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Dr. Lilian Holm on EDS & Physical Therapy. Dr. Lilian Holm, a woman with shoulder-long brown hair and bangs, is sitting in her office, which is a large room with a turquoise wall behind her and an open fireplace. She sits on a beige chair and wears a black shirt and a delicate golden necklace. In the background is a treatment bench in the foreground two red flowers.

EDSed Episode 2: Dr. Lilian Holm on Physical Therapy & EDS

EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts. These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for our community. All films are produced by journalist and We Are Visible filmmaker Karina Sturm and sponsored by Chronic Pain Partners. You can […]

An illustration of a blue and purple nerve cell and a magnifying glass on yellow background. Text: New research on EDS, POTS & SFN. Small Fiber Neuropathy is a Common Feature in HEDS, Research Finds.

Small Fiber Neuropathy is a Common Feature in Hypermobile EDS, Research Finds

New research by a German group of scientists published in the European Journal of Neurology seeks to understand  if there is an underlying common cause among hypermobile EDS (hEDS), small fiber neuropathy (SFN), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Their research sheds light on a possible common mechanism behind those three conditions.  SFN, POTS & […]

A young woman next to a man. The woman has long blonde hair and is wearing a blue shirt and white pants. She sits on a beige chair and smiles slightly. On her arm some tattoos are visible. Next to her sits a man with short brown hair, wearing a blue shirt and a dark blue jacket.

EDSed Episode 1: The Norris Lab

EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts.  These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for our community. All films are produced by journalist, and We Are Visible filmmaker Karina Sturm and sponsored by Chronic Pain Partners. You […]

How You Can Identify If You Have Vascular EDS?

How You Can Identify If You Have Vascular EDS?

Vascular Ehlers-Danlos condition (Vascular EDS, VEDS, also known as EDS type IV) is an exceptional, predominantly inherited, genetic connective tissue issue. It is especially genuine due to the risk for unconstrained blood vessels or organ rupture. Vascular EDS is assessed to happen between 1 out of 50,000 people to 1 of every 200,000 and results […]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Vascular Eds): Things you should know!

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Vascular Eds): Things you should know!

Vascular Ehlers-Danlos condition is an inherited connective tissue problem that is brought about by deficiencies in a protein called collagen. It is viewed as the most extreme type of Ehlers-Danlos disorder (EDS). Common symptoms incorporate thin, transparent skin; bruising; specified facial appearance; and fragile arteries, muscles, and inside organs. Vascular EDS is generally caused by […]