I’ve always loved the holiday season. Even though I can’t embrace it with abandon, as I did as a small…
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
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…
As a teacher, I’m incredibly lucky to have extra time off work around Thanksgiving. It gives me a few days…
Wow, I continue to be overwhelmed by everyone’s responses to my previous two columns about food sensitivities! I had…
As I wrote in my last column, I’ve learned that I can’t eat any mammalian products, as they make…
Wow! I was completely surprised by the overwhelming response to my recent column about my dairy intolerance. While I’ve…
If I had to pick a place on my body that would cause me issues with my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome…
After some thinking, I realized that there may have been a reason behind the seemingly random inflammation and pain…
Like many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), I have numerous old injuries, including some I didn’t know about…