Archive for the ‘Managing Symptoms’ Category

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Cleveland Clinic webinar on “POTs, Syncope and Other Autonomic Disorders” held November 12, 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014

Cleveland Clinic webinar Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Time: 12:00 PM (EST) (See link at the bottom of this article to register) Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases which can affect the cardiovascular system. Syncope, Dysautonomia and POTs (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) are the most common forms. Over one million Americans are impacted with a primary autonomic […]

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EDS Awareness Educational Series – Recording Available

Posted on September 17, 2014

Listen to this FREE online learning session about EDS & Psychiatric illness misdiagnoses by Dr. Richard Barnum, Psychiatrist. How can families handle situations where they feel misunderstood by their healthcare providers? Unfortunately, many EDSers are misdiagnosed with psychiatric conditions before their Ehlers-Danlos, Dysautonomia or associated physical conditions are identified. Dr. Barnum addresses what can happen in extreme […]

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“Pain Awareness Month” to raise awareness of the U.S. Pain Foundation

Posted on September 14, 2014

September is “Pain Awareness Month” in Scituate, RI and several other U.S. towns. Advocates are raising awareness of  chronic pain conditions and the U.S. Pain Foundation.  Stuart and Ellen Lenox Smith have been very active with the U.S. Pain Foundation and EDS Awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Their “Pain Awareness Event” at Miriam Hospital in Providence on Saturday, Sept. 27th will conclude […]

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Tennis Coach Gives Hope to Teen with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

Posted on September 6, 2014

Megan has a new motivation to stay active despite Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Her high-school tennis coach has paved the way for her to participate in modified varsity competition! Her strength and dedication has inspired her coach and peers. Megan also participates in the EDS support group in Columbus, Ohio. By Steve Blackledge “Les Somogyi couldn’t help but feel for […]

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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Featured in TV News Story – Watch Video

Posted on September 5, 2014

Megan is a talented artist with Hypermobile EDS. Watch her video story featured on a Philadelphia TV news station.  This is a good example of how patients can spread awareness of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in their local communities. Watch the video EDS Awareness Notes:  In media reports, there tend to be some  inaccuracies or misleading statements. We wanted to […]

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Webinar by Dr. Pocinki – Recording Available

Posted on August 29, 2014

EDS Awareness invites you to listen to Dr. Alan Pocinki’s presentation about  Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue in EDS.  Dysautonomia was also addressed in his lecture. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com  PRESENTER:   Alan Pocinki, MD, FACP TOPIC:     Breaking the cycle of Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue  Click here for the recording of the educational program  Click here […]

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“EDS Awareness Educational Series” Webinar – Recording Available

Posted on August 12, 2014

  EDS Awareness invites you to listen to a FREE online learning session! On August 6, Dr. Derek Neilson’s presented EDS Hypermobility Type and what is needed to change the perception of this condition.       Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com    WHAT:  ““EDS Awareness Educational Series” – a webinar program hosted by EDSawareness.com   PRESENTER:   Dr. Derek Neilson – Assistant  Professor […]

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