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Filmmaker Andrew Abrahams on the New EDS Documentary ‘Complicated’
Chronic Pain Partners' Karina Sturm was honored to speak with Andrew Abrahams, who has been directing the new Ehlers-Danlos documentary Complicated. Abrahams is an award-winning, two-time Academy Award-shortlisted producer/director of…
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Complicated – the must-watch documentary on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
A new documentary on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Complicated, will soon be released. Chronic Pain Partners was honored to preview the film, which dives deep into many of our community's challenges. Directed by award-winning and Oscar-shortlisted…
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EDS Advocates to Follow on Social Media
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes may be considered a group of (mostly) rare connective tissue disorders; however, our community is more diverse and stronger than ever, with many advocates sharing their experiences and knowledge via social media.…
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New Netflix Documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ Highlighting Wrongful Child Abuse Allegations
[CW: Suicide]
Netflix has just released the highly anticipated documentary, "Take Care of Maya," which unveils the heart-wrenching journey of the Kowalski family as they confront and challenge wrongful child abuse allegations. Directed by…
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Mastering Appointments Successfully With EDS
Content:
Becoming a Professional Patient: Why is it Necessary?
Medical Gaslighting
Challenges for Medical Professionals and Consequences in Patient Care
Becoming the Professional Patient
Before the Appointment
During the…
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We Are Visible (Too), Episode 2: Caitlin O’Donnell
We Are Visible (Too) is an ongoing mini-film series portraying people with EDS all across the globe. In this mini-documentary series, we will continue on the We Are Visible – a feature-length film about people with EDS – journey and add…
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Popular People With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Over the last years, more and more famous Hollywood stars have come out with having been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, sharing their journey on social media and with the press to raise awareness. For EDS Awareness Month, Chronic Pain…
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EDSed Episode 4: Dr. Jacqueline Wolf on GI symptoms & Endometriosis
EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts. These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for our…
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PT Elan Schneider on Neuroplasticity and New Approaches to Treat Chronic Pain
Widespread chronic pain is one of the main symptoms for people with any type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and can be debilitating. At the same time, many common treatment options, particularly with pain medication, lead to side effects. But what…
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EDSed Episode 2: Dr. Lilian Holm on Physical Therapy & EDS
EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts. These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for our…
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Hi, this is me: Karina
Hello, and welcome to my Blog about all things chronic illness and disability.
My name is Karina, I am a German native but have been residing in San Francisco for six years now, and I live with a variety of chronic conditions, including…
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EDSed Episode 1: The Norris Lab
EDSed is our new series of full-length interviews with international EDS experts.
These educational interview series with journalistic (news) quality is complementary to our webinar recordings and another free resource we provide for…