LaxKris

Close Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

So hard to put a lifetime (well 27 yrs of one) into this. I always new I was different, I was clutzy, not strong and always got hurt. My joints also "flopped" out of their sockets pretty easily. Car accident at age 16 started the downward spiral and after 11 years and god only knows how many doctors saying its in my head, I was finally diagnosed with EDS hypermobility.

Treatments

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

I am currently in physical therapy for all of my joints. Luckily for me my fiance is a PT because my insurance would not go for this. I go 23 times a week and work on core strengthening and stability exercises for mainly shoulders knees and hips. I have found this to be incredibly helpful.

Lyrica Working / Worked

I took lyrica a few years ago and loved it. my doctor took me off and the pain all came back. I was on percocet and flexoril for a long period of time till switching docs and going back on it. My pain has gone from a 78 at the end of a work day to about a 23. Life changing stuff.