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Today we chatted with Amanda (insta: charlie.the.service.doodle) who is a fellow dog mom and chronic illness warrior. She shares her journey with,
Notes:
For college students: Print out hand out or powerpoints from professors
Physical therapy to work on stabilization for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Coping strategies for pain: ice pack, heating pads, and lidocaine patches
Service dog provides an increased independence
Body braid for EDS (brace for body)
You are not alone!
Dysautonomia International: https://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
Vitassium (products like their salt capsules) https://www.amazon.ca/SaltStick-Vitassium-Buffered-Electrolyte-Supplement/dp/B076MXR1LV
