Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Spotting a Sign of EDS in My Younger, Undiagnosed Self

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Last weekend, I had a chance to go to my parents’ house for a while. They live only about 45 minutes away, but with everything I’ve had going on at ... Read more

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Finding Relief From GI Discomfort With Probitiocs

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Like many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrom, I often have gastrointestinal issues. I was diagnosed with a gut motility issue as a teenager, but I can really trace the problem back ... Read more

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

Are You a Surge Capacity Warrior?

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

Well, the past week and a half has been a baptism by fire, to say the least. I currently have nowhere near enough hours in my day to handle everything ... Read more

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

A New Assignment Has Me Worried About Stress

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

Well, it’s been quite a week. Just two days before school started at the high school where I work, I was asked to pick up a section of Honors U.S. ... Read more

August 25, 2020August 26, 2020

Changing Schedules Seasonally Means More Fatigue

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

I’ve been back to work at a high school for just over two weeks, and it feels strange. Everyone is wearing masks, keeping far apart, and cleaning everything they touch. ... Read more

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020

After a Lengthy Hiatus, I Finally Had a Massage and Bodywork

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

Last week, I returned to work for the first time since late March. It’s been an odd summer, to say the least. I also haven’t been able to get bodywork ... Read more

August 11, 2020August 12, 2020

Reflecting on an Odd Summer As Times Change Again

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

While the heat of summer unfortunately will continue for weeks to come, summer’s unofficial end is on the horizon as my date for going back to work approaches. As a ... Read more

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

The History of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Research Is Fascinating

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Pretty much anyone who’s read my column knows I work as a college counselor, live on a farm, and have horses. Another thing about me that most might not know, ... Read more

July 28, 2020July 29, 2020

Peeling Back the Layers of Physical Issues

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My horse, Cherry, fractured a bone in her foot in May. She came to me 14 months ago with a variety of physical compensations, which I’ve written about in other ... Read more

July 21, 2020July 22, 2020

Pilates Is Another Key to Building Body Awareness

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I wrote last week about how much horseback riding has helped me with body awareness. Another activity that has helped me significantly improve body awareness is Pilates. Pilates also has ... Read more

July 14, 2020July 17, 2020

Horseback Riding Has Boosted My Body Awareness

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Recently, someone mentioned that I seem to have heightened body awareness. I’d never really thought about it, but I guess I do pay attention to how my body moves (or ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Why Do My Arms Have Different Muscle Tone?

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I rarely wear short-sleeve shirts, but it’s not because of the same reason I often wear pants instead of shorts. Rather, it’s because I sunburn easily. I practically live in ... Read more

June 30, 2020July 17, 2020

Chronic Fatigue and Summer Heat Are a Tough Combo

COVID-19 Columns, Ehlers-Danlos News Columns

Some people like summer. Love it even. I’m not one of them. In fact, if I listed the four seasons for their weather attributes, summer would come in a very ... Read more

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Patience and Horse Training Pay Off for My Body’s Physical Challenges

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One of the great things about horseback riding is that when done correctly, it requires an enormous amount of body awareness. While many people see a person riding and think ... Read more

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Why Do I Mentally Frame My EDS the Way I Do?

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I realized earlier that I don’t often think of myself as having EDS. It’s not that I don’t recognize or accept that I have it, but that I rarely ever ... Read more