Rivanna Abdominal Therapy

04/01/2023

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📣💥 NEW EMOJI ALERT! Thank you Apple for finally dropping these highly requested organ emojis for the anatomy lovers, chronic illness crew, and healthcare squad.

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04/01/2023

I will be out of town this year, but I am proud to sponsor this lovely event 🤪

01/13/2023

Dysautonomia is very comorbid (common in conjunction with) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

12/24/2022

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/12/24/health/hypermobile-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-health-hnk-spc-dst-intl/index.html

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a connective tissue disorder. When Sarah Lazarus' daughter was diagnosed with it, she discovered that the majority of cases are going undiagnosed for decades.

10/14/2022

08/15/2022

Sjögren's is one of many disorders that is comorbid (common in conjunction with) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

07/31/2022

The experience of having one’s concerns dismissed by a medical provider, often referred to as medical gaslighting, can happen to anyone. Here are some tips on how to advocate for yourself in a medical setting. https://nyti.ms/3Sa9qZ4

07/17/2022

07/15/2022

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postnatal Care in EDS and HSD.

A small number of studies have looked at the challenges the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) can present in pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care, and yet there are currently no international guidelines.

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is supporting a team of international experts, led by Dr. Sally Pezaro The Academic Midwife who are producing much-needed guidelines in this area.

Read more: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/pregnancy-childbirth-and-postnatal-care-in-eds-and-hsd/

06/18/2022

https://www.healthline.com/health/slipping-rib-syndrome?fbclid=IwAR2XZY_Sr_k8lwvdxu-ILwjKM279tHNjXpJtt8tO4KqZUAOFh67v6Yf2P8c&fs=e&s=cl

Slipping rib syndrome occurs when the cartilage on the lower ribs slips and moves, leading to pain in the chest or upper abdomen.

03/26/2022

OJAI, CA—Spontaneous CSF leaks are treatable, often misdiagnosed, and can cause a neurologic syndrome that may include headache, nausea, and tinnitus. Spinal fluid leaks also can lead to serious complications, including seizures. Patients may have a CSF leak for years or decades before it ...

03/07/2022