Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome patients may be sensitive to bruising due to fragile capillaries and blood vessels surrounding the connective tissues. This story tells more about this symptom. by Pavitra Sampath “Mysterious bruises have been appearing on my legs for a while now, mostly on my thighs, but also on my calves. Sometimes they appear and I can […]
John’s mother struggled with pain and was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation (EDNF) is pleased to announce that U.S. pairs figure skater John Coughlin has become a public supporter of the organization. Coughlin lost his mother to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in 2010, and he is committed to raising awareness and increasing support for […]
This EDS Support Group is promoting EDS Awareness in Lancaster. By EMILY PEIFFER Staff Writer epeiffer@lnpnews.com “You may notice something different when you pay for your morning coffee at Turkey Hill. Donation jars for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, are now at the checkout counters of four local Turkey Hill markets. The driving force behind […]
Many EDS patients are struggling to get their doctors to understand their condition. This “Bill of Rights” is a tool that may help EDSers communicate with doctors. By an_angel_with_wings “The purpose of this Bill of Rights is not to be combative or argumentative. I have experienced all of these things during the time that my […]
Hannah spreads EDS awareness through her creative cartoons. Her Stickman booklets and information cards have enlightened and entertained many readers. They have provided an alternative way for EDSers to express their needs. “Hannah was diagnosed with HMS aged 24, having been symptomatic all her life. She did well in school and university, but a year […]
Enjoy the creativity of this EDSer who gets her message across with “stick people” stories, communication cards and signs. At times we need a little humor! Hannah from the U.K. has found an effective way to explain EDS symptoms & needs to the public in a casual and light-hearted tone. Click […]
This International symposium will focus on current progress and controversies in diagnosis, treatment and pathogenesis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Experts will present the latest developments in the field, both of the clinical and molecular level.
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