The past few weeks at work have been enormously stressful. We school counselors often refer to this month as “Sucktober,”…
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
Some aspects of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) are just weird. There are the expected symptoms — tight and sore…
“Ms. D! Ms. D! Will you come play volleyball with us?” I heard this call on a recent Friday afternoon,…
Last week seemed to drag on forever. Although I was finally feeling better after a rough patch, it got…
Last week when I finally caught up with my massage therapist, Kim, after a six-week break — I was sick,…
The other week, I felt a twinge in my back when I woke up, but I hoped I’d just slept…
After a rough couple of weeks, the past few days have been an exercise in remembering to listen to my…
Two weeks ago, I wrote that I was struggling to get back into the swing of the school year.
Last week, an athletic trainer I was talking to asked why I had kinesiology tape on my leg. I…
After more than 10 years of working in schools, I should be better about managing my Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)…