Diagnosis journey
Years of unexplained leg pain before an hEDS diagnosis
Emma describes childhood pain that was initially put down to growing pains, repeated medical appointments and eventually receiving an hEDS diagnosis at a children's hospital.
Lived experience
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Daily life
Holding on to the small, good things
Jessica writes about living with pain and fatigue, complex health problems and the importance of ordinary moments, relationships and her dog in a life shaped by EDS.
Mobility & support
What EDS taught me about asking for help
Kate reflects on the shift from childhood flexibility to adult instability and on learning to use braces, crutches and support from other people rather than trying to manage everything alone.
Energy & identity
Disability and accessibility look different for everyone
Natasha describes the trade-offs involved in managing energy, pain and daily treatments while continuing creative work and making room for meaningful experiences.
Young people
Growing up with classical EDS
Elliana's family shares the experience of a genetic cEDS diagnosis in early childhood and the ongoing advocacy needed across emergency care, specialist appointments and daily life.
Advocacy
Turning a difficult medical journey into awareness
Giselle shares a long and complex health journey and explains why raising visibility for hEDS and HSD became important to her.
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