Managing Symptoms
Doctor Speaker Series: Dr. Stephane Treyvaud
We were pleased to have Dr. Stéphane Treyvaud present in our EDS Doctor Speaker Series. His presentation aired on September 18, 2013 at 9:00 pm EST. Dr. Treyvaud is an adult, and child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, of the equivalent college […]
EDS Support Group in Lancaster
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 […]
Attention Doctors: An EDS Patient’s Bill of Rights
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 […]
12 Ways to Help a Nauseous or Unhappy EDS Stomach
by Yvette Thomas If you have Gastrointestinal problems that frequently accompany EDS, here are some helpful suggestions from an EDS Support Group member. (Always consult your doctor first.) 1. Small meals always. Try not to go a long time in between eating. Always carry a little snack with you. Something protein-based like string cheese or nuts. […]
Bowen Technique for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
The following describes a Holistic Therapy technique used to provide some relief for those of us with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Bowen for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Isobel Knight MSc Dip BTAA The Bowen Technique is a gentle form of holistic therapy that was founded in Australia by the late Tom Bowen in the 1960s. Tom, who was a […]
Hypermobility “Stick Men”
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 […]
Being Your Own Advocate
Author: Jonathan Rodis President-Massachusetts Chapter of the National Marfan Foundation Head-EDS Massachusetts and New England Support Group “Wow..how many times have you or loved one or a friend been told something totally wrong about your condition from a doctor? Of course, I know the answer…many, many, many times. The worst imaginable place to hear it […]
Hypermobility Connective Tissue Disorders
Kristen Means discusses her journey with EDS. 1 in 10 Americans have hypermobility connective tissue disorders, according to EDS expert, Dr. Fraser C. Henderson, Sr. MD. That’s 30 million people – and we don’t know exactly how many are afflicted with EDS. Many of them suffer daily with invisible pain and chronic fatigue. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome […]
