Category: ehlers danlos
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What I Learned About Getting a Colonoscopy as a Patient with Chronic Illness
The information shared in this post reflects my personal experience as a chronic illness patient and board-certified patient advocate. It is not intended as medical advice and should not replace guidance from your own healthcare team. Always consult your doctor before making any decisions about your care. As someone with Sjogren’s disease, non-radiographical axial spondyloarthritis,…
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MSing the Mark: Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Mimicking Multiple Sclerosis
Note: I am not a medical provider. Opinions in this article are based on my own research and personal experiences. Mission: Diagnosis After a particularly bad virus the month prior, I awoke to pins and needles in my hands and feet in April of 2019. The sensation was so intense that my feet felt numb…
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