A few weeks ago, while walking through the barn at the farm where I live, I felt a twinge…
Karen Del Vecchio
An avid equestrian and educator based in Virginia, Karen Del Vecchio was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in 2009 after years searching for a diagnosis that explained her symptoms. Since her diagnosis at the Johns Hopkins Connective Tissues Disorder Clinic, she has worked to find ways to manage her symptoms while still maintaining an active lifestyle. Karen enjoys working with her students, riding and caring for her two horses, Cherry and Spotty, and connecting with others in the rare disease community through her writing.
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Articles by Karen Del Vecchio
It’s hard to believe that I head back to work soon as a college counselor and history teacher in high…
I was able to take a few days recently to visit my extended family. It’s always nice to see my…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with anti-inflammatories. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult…
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never met anyone else with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in person. That’s one of the…
After reading my column last week about a grueling high school soccer match that ended with me collapsing in…
I remember wishing the final whistle would just blow. I wasn’t sure how much longer I could force myself to…
Last week’s column about my hip pain got me thinking. I badly injured my right hip when I was…
Sometimes I’m baffled by my body’s connections and the way it compensates for issues related to my Ehlers-Danlos…
I’ve recently been tapping into a new level of body awareness — or at least trying to. I’ve previously written…