Last weekend, I had a chance to go to my parents’ house for a while. They live only about 45…
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
Like many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrom, I often have gastrointestinal issues. I was diagnosed with a gut motility issue…
Well, the past week and a half has been a baptism by fire, to say the least. I…
Well, it’s been quite a week. Just two days before school started at the high school where I…
I’ve been back to work at a high school for just over two weeks, and it feels strange. Everyone…
Last week, I returned to work for the first time since late March. It’s been an odd summer, to…
While the heat of summer unfortunately will continue for weeks to come, summer’s unofficial end is on the horizon as…
Pretty much anyone who’s read my column knows I work as a college counselor, live on a farm,…
My horse, Cherry, fractured a bone in her foot in May. She came to me 14 months ago with…
I wrote last week about how much horseback riding has helped me with body awareness. Another activity that has…