Long-term medical cannabis use may help ease pain related to hypermobility for some people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), according to a U.K.-based registry study. The researchers assessed treatment outcomes among people with extremely flexible joints, including individuals with hypermobile EDS (hEDS), who used medical cannabis for at least…
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As I walked outside and felt the heat and humidity envelop me, I realized that summer has arrived early here in Virginia. Summer humidity is sweltering, and so far this year, we’ve been breaking both heat and drought records, which is a really tough combo when, like me, you have…
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Women in a small study of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) reported chronic pain and high rates of kinesiophobia, or fear of movement or activity, both of which were associated with worse mental health scores and lower physical function. Despite a history of adult…
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.
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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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