People with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) may experience greater physical and mental health challenges when they also have autism, a survey study in the U.K. suggests. Drawing on responses from more than 1,700 participants, researchers found that autistic participants more often reported pain, sleep…
Males with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) face a higher risk of certain blood vessel complications and poorer survival than female patients, according to a large study. By analyzing data from more than 550 people with vEDS, researchers found that males were more likely to develop aortic and arterial disease…
Discussion
I’ve reached a plateau in my recovery from a badly broken rib and sprained diaphragm that’s been complicated by my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and I’ve been searching for what to do next. Recently, I went in for an evaluation with a physical therapist I’ve known for years, who…
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.
Get regular updates to your inbox.
