Posts Tagged ‘family’
Posted on March 1, 2023
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) as a high school student can be especially challenging. The normal struggle of balancing academics, extracurriculars, and social life, all while trying to figure out who you are as a person, is overwhelming for most teenagers and is made more complicated when having to manage a chronic illness. Many times, […]
Posted on February 23, 2023
Move over, Dr. Seuss! Make room on children’s bookshelves for The Bendy Twisty Zebra written by Kimby Maxson and illustration by Ron Houchens. With colorful characters, catchy rhymes, and a heart-felt message, The Bendy Twisty Zebra brings to mind some of Dr. Seuss’s famous books. While children of all ages (even grown-up children!) can enjoy […]
Posted on November 29, 2021
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 […]
Posted on March 30, 2015
The pressures from the school environment are difficult enough when a student is well. EDS students have more challenges than the average student,and need the cooperation of the school administration and teachers. By Jenny – Cheetahs In My Shoes “As both a parent of 2 children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (or if it isn’t, something […]
Posted on January 18, 2013
The Bellmawr resident writes edgy, melodic rock songs with titles like “Palinopsia,” the name for an optical disturbance that’s among the debilitating symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.About four years ago, Fatale was diagnosed with the connective-tissue disease, which creates havoc in the joints, spine, and elsewhere. After surgeries left her barely able to move her head, […]
Posted on January 9, 2013
What an incredible story of a 5 year old girl who got to come home from the hospital for Christmas. How difficult EDS can be to even the youngest of our community! Click picture for full article We welcome comments and Likes regarding this story
Posted on January 1, 2013
This video describes various cases of EDS and is a memorial to some who have passed away from this devastating disease. We welcome comments and Likes regarding this story Click Here for original site of video
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