I’m preparing for a work conference, and for such events my dietary restrictions are a new element I have to…
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 the season for dry skin. Between the cold weather and frequent hand-washing, I can’t seem to stay ahead of…
Back during that crazy cold snap in December, I remembered how amazing heating pads can be. Where I live, houses…
I don’t sit still well. I’m not sure I would’ve survived elementary school if I hadn’t been in a Montessori-style…
I love dogs — I have two rescue dogs — but some days they sure give me a run for…
A few days ago, I stumbled upon a recent blog post titled “Come As You Are: The Autoimmune Equestrian”…
I hope everyone had a restful holiday and New Year’s, however you choose to celebrate! Mine didn’t turn out as…
I’ve always loved the holiday season. Even though I can’t embrace it with abandon, as I did as a small…
After setting off a pain flare with a brief shoulder subluxation, or partial dislocation, a few weeks ago, I’ve…
As soon as I felt my shoulder click, I knew I was in trouble. Overall, my body had been doing…