Awareness
Much More Than That
One-liner: A family’s journey of finding their identity on the intersection of disability and queerness. Synopsis: Much More Than That is a 15-minute short film that delves into the lives of the Pollock family, who share deep connections that transcend their heritage. Jack and his mother Maria both live with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare and […]
New Research Study Finds Everything is Connected, As Many Patients Suspected
A wake-up call to the medical community sent directly with data from commercial health insurers A new study focused on the prevalence of multisystem diagnoses among hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) patients sheds light on a critical aspect of this complex condition: the widespread systemic impact it has on the body and the connection to other […]
Part Six: Dear Doctor: How To Avoid Causing Clinician-Associated Trauma
This is the sixth and last article in the clinician-associated trauma series. Soon, all six articles will be released in a downloadable e-book available at Chronic Pain Partners’ website. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a comment below or email the author of the series at kate [at] chronicpainpartners [dot] […]
Website Revamp: Chronic Pain Partners – A New Look for EDS Awareness
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly revamped website at the same location, www.chronicpainpartners.com! As a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and providing vital resources to the community, we have always strived to offer comprehensive support to patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. With the recent website overhaul, we’re […]
Documentary Films on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Over the last year, the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes have been increasingly present in media. Several films have depicted different aspects of the lived experience of families with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and comorbid conditions around the globe. The following is a dynamic list of documentary films on EDS and its comorbid conditions based on the release date. Ehlers-Danlos […]
Help Shine a Spotlight: Unveiling the Hidden Triad of MCAS, Hypermobility, and Dysautonomia Through an Upcoming Film
In the vast landscape of healthcare, there are conditions that lurk in the shadows, unseen and often misunderstood such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), symptomatic joint hypermobility and dysautonomia. Like a camera lens focusing on the minutiae of life, a group of dedicated expert doctors are leading the way in exposing these complex conditions […]
You Made a Difference in Scientific Research for hEDS
Recent Research Published with Community Support Several members of the hypermobile community responded to the calls for data before July 2023 to collect saliva as DNA samples to be shared and categorized by the scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The MUSC Norris Lab thanks the many patients suffering from hEDS who […]
Podcasts on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
With growing awareness about the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, varying resources in different types of media developed over the last years. Our Chronic Pain Partners’ Team is collecting their favorite books, podcasts and films on EDS and its comorbid condition in a series of listicles you will find on our website over the next months. We have […]
