Did you know you can sprain your diaphragm? I certainly didn’t. Although it’s rare, you can injure it like any…
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
As I leaned over to wash my hands in the restroom, I heard an audible pop. Half a second later,…
Ever since I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) at age 22, I’ve been told that horseback riding is…
I wrote a column a few months ago about gaining a ganglion cyst on my right pointer finger when I…
My last column on my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) pain sparked many comments, and one of the most interesting discussions…
I felt like a knife was stabbing me just above my eyes, and I groaned inwardly in frustration at the…
Every time I think that maybe I’ve figured some things out with my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), it’s like my…
As I stood in front of the new students during orientation last week, I tried to ignore my aching knees.
For teachers and students in much of the U.S., it’s that time of year again! As a teacher, I’m back…
When I felt the soreness in my back a few weeks ago, I knew it felt different. It was still…