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Chronic Pain Partners - EDS Awareness
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An online resource for the EDS and HSD community. We provide informative resources and education for patients, families and physicians about the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and related conditions.

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Chronic Pain Partners - EDS Awareness @cppedsa.bsky.social · 8d
We share the following with heavy hearts: In memory of John Ferman, Founder and President of Chronic Pain Partners / EDS Awareness

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #POTS #MCAS #ChronicPain #Support #Autism #ADHD #Genetics
Memorial image featuring two photographs of John Ferman in recent years, shown smiling in both photos. One photo shows him wearing a purple button-up shirt and a lanyard with a name tag. The other photo shows him in a black t-shirt with "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness" text and a zebra graphic, wearing a conference badge. Above the photos, the text reads "IN LOVING MEMORY" in large, bold blue letters, with two illustrated tan doves flying near the words. At the bottom, on a solid blue background decorated with subtle flowers, the text states: "John Ferman Founder of Chronic Pain Partners" The white circule EDS Awareness logo
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Cerebral Venous Outflow Disorders: What it is and Why EDS Patients Should Know About it

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #IIH #CSFLeak #Chiari #AAI #CCI #Headache #Spoonies #Zebras #MedEd #MedSky #Doctors #neurology
Infographic about Cerebral Outflow Disorder, related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). At the top left is a circular EDS Awareness logo. The text reads: “Cerebral Outflow Disorder: Signs can include: Pulsatile Tinnitus Pressure Headaches IIH Brain Fog Vision Problems” There is an image of a person’s head in profile with a glowing neural network over the brain, and graphic icons of upward and downward arrows suggesting blood flow. The bottom text on a teal background reads: “What it is and Why EDS Patients Should Know About it chronicpainpartners.com”
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Reprising our best EDS Holiday Hacks: Twelve Tips for Setting Yourself Up for Success by Realigning Your Expectations

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#EhlersDanlos #EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Fibro #Fibromyalgia #MECFS #NEISvoid #CPP #Spoonie #Spoonies #Zebras #Holidays
A festive holiday-themed graphic. At the top, there is a gold ribbon banner with a red bow and the words "EDS Holiday Hacks." To the left, a logo reads "EDS Awareness - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes." Below, a warm dinner table scene features a lit candle surrounded by greenery, with wine glasses and plates in the background. Over this image, text says "Twelve Tips for Setting Yourself Up for Success." At the bottom, a blue strip contains the website address "www.chronicpainpartners.com."
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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My wife had EDS and did not know it! Why this EDS Awareness site was born... by the late John Ferman, founder:

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #Hypermobility #HSD #Fibro #Fibromyalgia #Depression #Pain #NEISvoid #MedEd #MedSky #Doctors #Genetics #rheumatology #Nurses
My Wife Had EDS and Did Not Know IT!
We were married for 41 years.  You’d think that after all of that time you would know everything there was to know about a person. –  I knew Carol was a loving person who would do anything she could…
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November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Update On Gene Linked to Hypermobile EDS - the Norris Lab published their final study results in 2025:

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#EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Zebras #Research #Doctors #medicine #Genetics #NEISvoid #Science #MedSky
Promo graphic with teal and orange colors, containing text and a double helix DNA image. At the top left is a label: "BREAKING NEWS", and at the top right is a circular logo "EDS Awareness - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes". Main headline in large orange box: "UPDATE FROM THE NORRIS LAB ON HEDS GENE" Below, the poster says: "A new study, led by Dr. Cortney Gensemer (an EDS patient herself), marks a real genetic breakthrough in hEDS research. Her study focused on the kallikrein (KLK) gene family, as this family of 15 genes are involved in numerous biological processes."
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We share the following with heavy hearts: In memory of John Ferman, Founder and President of Chronic Pain Partners / EDS Awareness

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #POTS #MCAS #ChronicPain #Support #Autism #ADHD #Genetics
Memorial image featuring two photographs of John Ferman in recent years, shown smiling in both photos. One photo shows him wearing a purple button-up shirt and a lanyard with a name tag. The other photo shows him in a black t-shirt with "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness" text and a zebra graphic, wearing a conference badge. Above the photos, the text reads "IN LOVING MEMORY" in large, bold blue letters, with two illustrated tan doves flying near the words. At the bottom, on a solid blue background decorated with subtle flowers, the text states: "John Ferman Founder of Chronic Pain Partners" The white circule EDS Awareness logo
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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It's International Men's Day.

Some of y'all want to keep it lighthearted, which I get. But please remember this day is about the unique issues faced by folks who identify as men.

As a man who lives with depression & anxiety, men's issues are often overlooked & underrepresented.
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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And here it is, posted through tears. I'm so sorry to add to our collective grief this week! Ugh. 💔😭🫂

Please take excellent care of yourselves. Our existence is the best resistance and we need community now more than ever. ✌️💐 #EDS
cppedsa.bsky.social Chronic Pain Partners - EDS Awareness @cppedsa.bsky.social · 8d
We share the following with heavy hearts: In memory of John Ferman, Founder and President of Chronic Pain Partners / EDS Awareness

buff.ly/Vm7lTbi

#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #POTS #MCAS #ChronicPain #Support #Autism #ADHD #Genetics
Memorial image featuring two photographs of John Ferman in recent years, shown smiling in both photos. One photo shows him wearing a purple button-up shirt and a lanyard with a name tag. The other photo shows him in a black t-shirt with "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness" text and a zebra graphic, wearing a conference badge. Above the photos, the text reads "IN LOVING MEMORY" in large, bold blue letters, with two illustrated tan doves flying near the words. At the bottom, on a solid blue background decorated with subtle flowers, the text states: "John Ferman Founder of Chronic Pain Partners" The white circule EDS Awareness logo
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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We share the following with heavy hearts: In memory of John Ferman, Founder and President of Chronic Pain Partners / EDS Awareness

buff.ly/Vm7lTbi

#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDS #hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #POTS #MCAS #ChronicPain #Support #Autism #ADHD #Genetics
Memorial image featuring two photographs of John Ferman in recent years, shown smiling in both photos. One photo shows him wearing a purple button-up shirt and a lanyard with a name tag. The other photo shows him in a black t-shirt with "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness" text and a zebra graphic, wearing a conference badge. Above the photos, the text reads "IN LOVING MEMORY" in large, bold blue letters, with two illustrated tan doves flying near the words. At the bottom, on a solid blue background decorated with subtle flowers, the text states: "John Ferman Founder of Chronic Pain Partners" The white circule EDS Awareness logo
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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AWOL Zebra Podcast: Building Community (and Laughs) Around EDS

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Hypermobility #HSD #hEDS #Zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness #Patients #Support
A smiling woman sitting on an exercise ball with arms outstretched, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. There is a cat lying on a nearby chair with a striped blanket. Behind her, banners on the wall say "AWOL Zebra." On the table next to her are towels, some white models or tools, and a glass. The top of the image displays the website "www.chronicpainpartners.com." Text at the bottom reads: "Interview with CHristie @AWOL Zebra" In the lower right corner is a logo that says "EDS Awareness Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes."
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Making Misdiagnosis and Misunderstanding a Thing of the Past - CPPs impact on the #EDS community over the last twelve years…

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #CPP #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #MedEd #MedSky #Zebras #Support
Making Misdiagnosis and Misunderstanding a Thing of the Past – EDSAwareness.com
Learn the legacy story of EDS awareness through the nonprofit Chronic Pain Partners
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Extra Mile: Why This 79-Year-Old Pioneering Physician Ran the Boston Marathon Again in 2025

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Doctors #Advocacy #Marathon #Zebras #NEISvoid #POTS #Dysautonomia #MCAS #BostonMarathon
The Extra Mile: Why This 79-Year-Old Pioneering Physician Is Running the Boston Marathon – EDSAwareness.com
Dr. Hollick runs the Boston Marathon for two of his patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who have recently died.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Interview with Georgina Frankie: Author of “The Chemistry Test”, a romance featuring an EDSer as protagonist without the pity:

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#EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Fiction #Romance #writing #Disability #Spoonies #Zebras #NEISvoid
Color illustration of a couple in a lab showing a young woman in a wheelchair with a cat on her lap face to face with a gentleman with glasses seated next to hear so they are at the same head height. A microscope and beakers show on a counter. A pink backpack on the floor. "The Chemistry Test" by Georgina Frankie. "there are some things books can't teach...".
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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New Study Reveals Immune Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome - another solid result from the Norris Lab at MUSC:

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#hEDS #EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Hypermobility #HSD #Science #Medicine #Research #MedEd #Doctors #Immunology #MCAS #MedSky
Background is orange, and image shows close-up of multiple transparent test tubes, some filled with a blue liquid, with a pipette dispensing liquid into one of the tubes. Text on the image reads: NEW STUDY REVEALS Immune Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Published in ImmunoHorizons, this additional research provides yet another fresh biological insight into hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS), the most common but least understood form of EDS. HEDS is a multi system condition leading to dozens of comorbid conditions. This study found clear markers for system immune dysregulation in patients with hEDS. Chronic Pain Partners www.chronicpainpartners.com Circular logo top right says: EDS Awareness Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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"How do I explain a condition like #EhlersDanlosSyndrome without giving a #biology lecture?..There is no quick..summary that does my experience justice..yet, people ask, well-meaning..unaware of the #EmotionalLabor they’re requesting.": buff.ly/2qGBZFc

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The Quiet Weight of Chronic Illness Grief – EDSAwareness.com
Living with a rare, chronic illness is profoundly isolating—not only physically, but emotionally. Even when surrounded by others, I often feel like a ghost, disconnected from the world around me. I…
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Making Misdiagnosis and Misunderstanding a Thing of the Past - CPPs impact on the #EDS community over the last twelve years…

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#EhlersDanlosSyndrome #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #CPP #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #MedEd #MedSky #Zebras #Support
Making Misdiagnosis and Misunderstanding a Thing of the Past – EDSAwareness.com
Learn the legacy story of EDS awareness through the nonprofit Chronic Pain Partners
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Update On Gene Linked to Hypermobile EDS - the Norris Lab published their final study results in 2025:

buff.ly/y0TmObZ

#EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Zebras #Research #Doctors #medicine #Genetics #NEISvoid #Science #MedSky
Promo graphic with teal and orange colors, containing text and a double helix DNA image. At the top left is a label: "BREAKING NEWS", and at the top right is a circular logo "EDS Awareness - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes". Main headline in large orange box: "UPDATE FROM THE NORRIS LAB ON HEDS GENE" Below, the poster says: "A new study, led by Dr. Cortney Gensemer (an EDS patient herself), marks a real genetic breakthrough in hEDS research. Her study focused on the kallikrein (KLK) gene family, as this family of 15 genes are involved in numerous biological processes."
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We drafted a list of all the new documentaries out about EDS and related conditions. Check out the growing list here now:

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#EhlersDanlos #Hypermobility #hEDS #HSD #MedEd #Zebras #NEISvoid #MECFS #Spoonies #MedSky #Film #Documentary #Doctors
Documentary Films on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – EDSAwareness.com
Over the last year, the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes have been increasingly present in media. Several films have depicted different aspects of the lived experience of families with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes…
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November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Extra Mile: Why This 79-Year-Old Pioneering Physician Ran the Boston Marathon Again in 2025

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Doctors #Advocacy #Marathon #Zebras #NEISvoid #POTS #Dysautonomia #MCAS #BostonMarathon
The Extra Mile: Why This 79-Year-Old Pioneering Physician Is Running the Boston Marathon – EDSAwareness.com
Dr. Hollick runs the Boston Marathon for two of his patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who have recently died.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
cppedsa.bsky.social
AWOL Zebra Podcast: Building Community (and Laughs) Around EDS

buff.ly/ofignWQ

#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Hypermobility #HSD #hEDS #Zebras #Spoonies #NEISvoid #ChronicIllness #Patients #Support
A smiling woman sitting on an exercise ball with arms outstretched, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. There is a cat lying on a nearby chair with a striped blanket. Behind her, banners on the wall say "AWOL Zebra." On the table next to her are towels, some white models or tools, and a glass. The top of the image displays the website "www.chronicpainpartners.com." Text at the bottom reads: "Interview with CHristie @AWOL Zebra" In the lower right corner is a logo that says "EDS Awareness Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes."
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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YES
with one note: please be all your research — including any “resources“ you share with the doctor — are from scrupulously reliable sources.
November 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Building a Supportive and Caring Medical Team No Matter Where You Live - guest post by Jon Rodis

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Hypermobility #HSD #hEDS #Spoonies #Zebras #Patients #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #MedSky
Blue on white infographic reads: "BUILDING YOUR MEDICAL TEAM: A PATIENT CHECKLIST." There are seven tips, each with a green checkmark: Describe your daily life clearly: Tell doctors about your pain, fatigue, GI issues, and daily limitations. Use relatable examples: Compare your challenges to things doctors know (like having the flu). Ask trusted doctors for referrals: “Who would you send your own child to?” is a powerful question. Stay focused in appointments: Bring a short, organized list of issues related only to that doctor’s specialty. Share helpful resources: Provide links to articles or presentations. If they’re not interested, consider moving on. Don’t overlook younger doctors: They’re often eager to learn and open-minded. Use your support network: Ask local groups and friends. There are small illustrations including a thermometer, clipboard, doctor, group of people. "www.chronicpainpartners.com" and in the top right corner is a logo for EDS Awareness (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes).
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
cppedsa.bsky.social
Interview with Georgina Frankie: Author of “The Chemistry Test”, a romance featuring an EDSer as protagonist without the pity:

buff.ly/lYfYnmv

#EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Fiction #Romance #writing #Disability #Spoonies #Zebras #NEISvoid
Color illustration of a couple in a lab showing a young woman in a wheelchair with a cat on her lap face to face with a gentleman with glasses seated next to hear so they are at the same head height. A microscope and beakers show on a counter. A pink backpack on the floor. "The Chemistry Test" by Georgina Frankie. "there are some things books can't teach...".
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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cppedsa.bsky.social
Interview with Georgina Frankie: Author of “The Chemistry Test”, a romance featuring an EDSer as protagonist without the pity:

buff.ly/lYfYnmv

#EDS #hEDS #HSD #Hypermobility #Fiction #Romance #writing #Disability #Spoonies #Zebras #NEISvoid
Color illustration of a couple in a lab showing a young woman in a wheelchair with a cat on her lap face to face with a gentleman with glasses seated next to hear so they are at the same head height. A microscope and beakers show on a counter. A pink backpack on the floor. "The Chemistry Test" by Georgina Frankie. "there are some things books can't teach...".
October 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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From Diagnosis Odyssey to Scientific Vision: A New Genetics EDS Lab in Norway Opens Its Doors

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #hEDS #Hypermobility #HSD #Zebras #NEISVoid #Spoonies #Medicine #Genetics #Doctors #Research #MCAS #POTS #MedSky
Logo for Brigant Laboratory showing dark blue text on a light gray background reading BL LABORATORY. The B and L are extra large, with a DNA twist running along the vertical length of the L, and molecular connectors coming off over the B.
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Building a Supportive and Caring Medical Team No Matter Where You Live - guest post by Jon Rodis

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#EDS #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Hypermobility #HSD #hEDS #Spoonies #Zebras #Patients #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #MedSky
Blue on white infographic reads: "BUILDING YOUR MEDICAL TEAM: A PATIENT CHECKLIST." There are seven tips, each with a green checkmark: Describe your daily life clearly: Tell doctors about your pain, fatigue, GI issues, and daily limitations. Use relatable examples: Compare your challenges to things doctors know (like having the flu). Ask trusted doctors for referrals: “Who would you send your own child to?” is a powerful question. Stay focused in appointments: Bring a short, organized list of issues related only to that doctor’s specialty. Share helpful resources: Provide links to articles or presentations. If they’re not interested, consider moving on. Don’t overlook younger doctors: They’re often eager to learn and open-minded. Use your support network: Ask local groups and friends. There are small illustrations including a thermometer, clipboard, doctor, group of people. "www.chronicpainpartners.com" and in the top right corner is a logo for EDS Awareness (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes).
October 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM