Mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent among people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), according to a retrospective study. “Given the prevalence of mental health concerns in this population, it is critical to provide mental health support to patients with EDS…
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I’ve written about how stubborn I am, and how I don’t let my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) keep me from doing what I want. I don’t take no for an answer and tend to power through the situation, regardless of its impact on me. It’s a strategy I don’t recommend.
An interaction between the proteins M2K6, p38, and ERK may substantially affect the risk of major bleeding problems in vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), and targeting them may help preserve blood vessel health, a study in mice suggests. “The findings presented in this work suggest that pharmacologic strategies that can…
Becoming educated and informed about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your journey.
There is no cure for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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