Dealing with EDS

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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 […]

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Top Ten Reasons EDS SUCKS!

The votes are in! One hundred and sixty-seven (167) of you responded to our survey about the things that SUCK about EDS. What made it into the top spot as the worst of all? Where did your dissatisfactions rank? Scroll down to find out! How we tallied the results: Each respondent received the same 19 […]

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A New Way to Get Along with Fatigue: Set Up Your Personal Fatigue Scale

Did you know that fatigue is the second most commonly described symptom of hypermobility, after pain, according to the NHS and Cleveland Clinic websites? It’s something many of us with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) share in common. But maybe if we could learn to pick up on the subtle signals sooner, we can learn to better […]

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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 […]

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A Mother’s Day Shout Out from An EDS Mom and The Producer of Complicated 

As a parent, it is hard to witness your child suffering with symptoms and physical pain. As mothers, we are often looked to, to make everything better, right? When my kids started having medical issues, I quickly learned that there was no parenting book to teach how to comfort and support your child when an […]

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Books 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 are […]

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Know Your Love Language? Learn to Speak it Well Despite Chronic Illness

Did you know each of us shows affection and love in different ways? No matter who you might be cuddled up to this Valentine’s Day, it’s important to understand that a successful intimate relationship is a constantly evolving process of tuning in, adapting, and forging deeper connections, compassion, and caring for one another. Becoming aware […]

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EDS Advocates to Follow on Social Media

The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes may be considered a group of (mostly) rare connective tissue disorders; however, our community is more diverse and stronger than ever, with many advocates sharing their experiences and knowledge via social media. Chronic Pain Partners put together a list of EDS advocates meant to be a work in progress and, of course, […]