Children and young adults with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) had higher rates of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), medication allergies, food allergies or intolerances, and asthma than children in the U.S., a study showed. “Due to the increased prevalence of atopic conditions, health care providers should be aware of and…
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Pelvic pain and sexual health problems are common among women seen for genito-pelvic pain who had signs of joint hypermobility, including those with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), a study found. Women with hypermobile EDS (hEDS), hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), or other hypermobility features had…
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Dear readers, After seven years and over 300 columns, it’s time for me to say goodbye. Through this column, I’ve gotten to connect with other amazing people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and I’m certain I’ve learned more from you all than you have from me. Your comments validating my…
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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