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Research Round-up, Edition Five: Pediatrics

Welcome back to Research Round-Up. This time, we’re looking at research that focuses on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) in the young ‘uns, from birth to age 18. While some of the effects of EDS can be the same on adults as on the little ones, sometimes, the kiddos have more to […]

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The Quiet Weight of Chronic Illness Grief

Living with a rare, chronic illness is profoundly isolating—not only physically, but emotionally. Even when surrounded by others, I often feel like a ghost, disconnected from the world around me. I remember sitting at a party, listening to conversations that once felt familiar, and being hit with the stark contrast between their lives and mine. […]

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“Primary Care Without the Gaslighting”: How Chronius Health Is Rethinking Care for People with EDS and Complex Conditions

Accessing consistent and compassionate care as a person with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and related conditions remains one of the biggest challenges in the healthcare system – no matter the country we live in. From delayed diagnoses to a lack of coordinated support, patients often find themselves piecing together care from multiple specialists—while simultaneously managing insurance, […]

Out of Spoons: A Spoonie-Centered Coloring Book from Author and Artist Jules Machias

Life with chronic illness rarely comes with downtime—or at least, not the kind we choose. For those living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), ME/CFS, lupus, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, or any other related condition that affects your spoons, rest is often a necessity. Author and artist Jules Machias, who lives with EDS, knows this firsthand. Their new […]

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 Welcome to Lipedema Awareness Month

June is Lipedema Awareness Month. The disease is still widely unknown to people and clinicians. So we are sharing its presentation, how to diagnose and treat it, and, most importantly, how it is connected to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  About Lipedema Lipedema is a complex and poorly understood abnormal fat disease that tends to affect mainly […]

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“It’s All in Your Head”: New Study Confirms What hEDS Patients Have Been Told for Decades

A landmark study has revealed what most people with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) already knew since disease onset: a staggering rate of psychiatric misdiagnosis among patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). The study found that 94.4% of patients were initially misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions—often by physicians without psychiatric expertise—before receiving an accurate diagnosis of hEDS. Many […]

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Hyp+Care: A New Clinic for Chronic Conditions including EDS In New York & Beyond

Finding medical support – whether that is from a doctor, a physical therapist or other experts – when living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and comorbid conditions is incredibly challenging. Often, patients have to manage their care alone, coordinating appointments and communications between 10 – 15 specialties while paying six figure medical bills and trying to cope […]

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22 Ways to Celebrate EDS and HSD Awareness Month

20 free reasons plus two more at no extra charge! May is designated as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) Awareness Month. Throughout the month, there are fun ways to show your stripes and help raise awareness of these often-overlooked conditions. Check out some of the ways below that you can help strengthen […]