Jacqui Fish, whose 24 year-old son George has vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) shares her experience as mom and George’s experience with VEDS, including a number of serious medical events, including a bowel perforation, artery dissections, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), and pneumothorax. 

Find more information about VEDS including support groups and medical webinars, at thevedsmovement.org 

Links mentioned in the episode: 

If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33

Real Talk: VEDS with Bella, the in_VEDS_tigator:
https://youtube.com/live/X5KDA7N-a44?feature=share 

Flyer for NW GAAP Symposium at OHSU on Sept 19: 
https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Aortic-Dissection-Day-2023-Flyer.pdf

Registration:
form.jotform.com/232205213035136 

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming announcement: 
https://marfan.org/2023/08/21/announcing-2023-2024-foundation-programs/

Join a Walk for Victory:
https://marfan.org/walk/

The Ehlers-Danlos Society Genetically Defined EDS event in Ghent, Belgium: 
https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/event/genetically-defined-eds-strategies-solutions-for-unmet-needs/#tribe-tickets

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Jon Holtom
Adventuresinlove4Andie
Ashton Tanner
Ryan Rodarmer
Benjamin Weisman

Disclaimer 

The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. 

Disclaimer 

The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Any opinions I express in this podcast are my own, and not of my employer. 

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Jared Griffin, CEO and Founder of Annabelle’s Challenge, shares his experience with getting his daughter’s diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), and experience starting Annabelle’s Challenge, a UK Charity for VEDS, more than 10 years ago.

Learn more about VEDS and Annabelle’s Challenge at https://www.annabelleschallenge.org/

Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at https://TheVEDSMovement.org. 

If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, visit 

https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/contact/

Links mentioned in the episode:

Otto Nitschmann, who passed away April 20, 2023, shares his story with VEDS
https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/2022/04/16/otto-nitschmann/

REDS4VEDS Day, hosted by Annabelle’s Challenge
https://www.reds4veds.org 

VEDS Camp, hosted by the Ehlers-Danlos Society in partnership with The VEDS Movement

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/events/veds-family-camp/

The Marfan Foundation Conference: 

https://marfan.org/conference/

The Marfan Foundation Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Support

You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone 

Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons:

Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan
Adventuresinlove4Andie

Disclaimer 

The views, information and opinions in the podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and the information presented does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

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Today we are gong to hear from Toni Harrison, who was initially diagnosed with hypermobile EDS. After an event, she received genetic testing that showed she actually has VEDS. In this episode, she is going to share her experience and how her VEDS diagnosis impacts her life. 

Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at https://TheVEDSMovement.org. 

If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, visit 

https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/contact/

Links and events mentioned in the episode

VEDS Camp, hosted by the Ehlers-Danlos Society in partnership with The VEDS Movement

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/events/veds-family-camp/

The Marfan Foundation Conference: 

https://marfan.org/conference/

The Marfan Foundation Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

The Marfan Foundation Symposiums: 

https://marfan.org/resources/educational-opportunities/

Support

You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone 

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Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan
Adventuresinlove4Andie

Disclaimer

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Today we are gong to hear from a member of our community in the UK, Clare Stacey, who was diagnosed with VEDS following her mother’s death when Clare was 14 years old. In the episode, she is going to share how her understanding of and interaction with her VEDS diagnosis has changed as she has gotten older and dealt with medical events of her own. 

Find more information about VEDS, including support groups and medical webinars, at https://TheVEDSMovement.org. 

If you would like to share your story with VEDS on this podcast, visit 

https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/contact/

Links mentioned in the episode:

The Rare Disease Podcast 4 Medics: Not Just Hypermobility

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-just-hypermobility/id1591571033?i=1000562501357

VEDS Camp, hosted by the Ehlers-Danlos Society in partnership with The VEDS Movement

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/events/veds-family-camp/

The Marfan Foundation Conference:

https://marfan.org/conference/

The Marfan Foundation Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Support

You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone 

Thank you to all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons:

Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan

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Clips from the upcoming season of Staying Connected, available on March 25 wherever you listen to podcasts.

You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone

Thank you all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons:
Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan

The views, information or opinions in the blog, podcast, and vlogs are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent the opinions of The Marfan Foundation. The Marfan Foundation is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in them nor does the information constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

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Over the last few seasons of Staying Connected, I’ve asked some of our community members living with or caring for loved ones with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) what they think medical professionals should know about VEDS. This special episode is a compilation of some of those responses.

There are several organizations providing information and support for people affected by VEDS and medical professionals. Some of those are The VEDS Movement, Annabelle’s Challenge, and the Ehlers-Danlos Society. I encourage you to visit their websites and learn more.

You can support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Translucentone

Thank you all my patrons for supporting the show, and extra thanks to my top-tier Connected Patrons:
Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan

The views, information or opinions in the blog, podcast, and vlogs are solely those of the individuals involved and do not represent the opinions of The Marfan Foundation. The Marfan Foundation is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in them nor does the information constitute medical or other professional advice or services.

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