The past few weeks have gone by like a whirlwind. My horse, Cherry, and I had an awesome time at…
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
While in the mindset of slowing down and allowing myself time to recharge, I decided to take a short vacation.
Taking Time to Recharge
Summer and fall have been a nonstop whirlwind. A few weeks after graduation (I work as a college counselor at…
In the equestrian sport of eventing, we use a lot of gear. One piece of that puzzle is the safety…
Recently, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) made news headlines. That doesn’t happen often. Actress Lena Dunham announced that she has EDS…
I’ve previously discussed how having Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) means that I often have to take side roads to reach…
Generally speaking, showing my horse is great. The shows are exhausting, but they are so much fun that…
It turns out the crazy busy week paid off. I spent last weekend at a horse show in North…
Surviving the Chaos of October
Fall in the college counseling profession is like running the proverbial rat race. There simply aren’t enough hours…
I’ve made a lot of progress in learning how to manage Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), but I still experience pain flares.