Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the topic of how hypermobility can affect breathing, and today’s post will be an extension of this conversation. I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone by providing too much information in a single post, which is how I navigate the length of most of my entries. So, … More Struggling to get a full, deep breath? Read this (part two)
I’ve been focusing a decent amount of content as of late on the topic of hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and the various ways in which both can affect someone who has either. Most people who have a proper comprehension of hypermobility understand that it can affect cartilage and joints in the body. I would … More Struggling to get a full, deep breath? Read this (part one)
If you consider yourself a flexible person, there is probability that you’re also hypermobile. I am not a medical professional, so by no means am I attempting to suggest that I know your own personal condition, nor am I diagnosing anyone with anything here. Rather, I am shining some light on a condition that is … More Unsure if you’re hypermobile? Try this test
Hypermobility is a term that has recently gained a decent presence in my own vocabulary. I’ve always been a relatively flexible person, and seeing as I did gymnastics when I was a lot younger, I figured my flexibility sort of made sense, given that the sport isn’t exactly suited for someone more rigid than starch-washed … More What the heck is hypermobility?
Today’s post somewhat coincides with yesterday’s; I stated in yesterday’s post how I was recently told I meet the criteria for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and it was at this appointment that I was told I am someone who could tremendously benefit from something known as lymphatic drainage massages. The doctor I saw specializes in Lyme disease, … More Read this to learn about lymphatic drainage massages (part one)
I’m at a point in my life at which I have deduced I really am a medical anomaly of sorts. I recently said to my parents that when I was conceived, I’m pretty God said, “We’re gonna fuck this one up real good,” and that really is the only plausible explanation I’ve been able to … More What the heck is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Yesterday’s post started our discussion of something referred to as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a commonly misunderstood and quite rare genetic disorder. Don’t stress if you’re unfamiliar with it, because I would wager most people are; I was, too, until I began educating myself on the matter because I may have it myself. There are two categorizations … More What the heck is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? (Part Two)
When it comes to the medical realm, I figure it is more than safe to say that most terms and diagnoses sound completely foreign to anyone who isn’t involved in the realm themselves. There are some words I’ve heard over the years that sound anything but English, and I’m sure there are just as many … More What the heck is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
