Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Debbie Vaughan, sharing Josh Doss’s story with VEDS

By Katie Wright | September 6, 2024

Today we will be hearing from Debbie Vaughan about her experience with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (VEDS) and her late husband, Josh’s, story with VEDS. Josh passed away not long after their son was born. Near the end of the interview, we’ll also hear how she’s seen things change for people with VEDS in the last 27 years.

In the episode, we mentioned Ehlers-Danlos Type 6, which was misquoted as periodontal EDS. However, this is now known as kyphoscoliotic EDS.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Hugh Cox

By Katie Wright | August 16, 2024

In this episode we’re going to talk to Hugh Cox, a member of the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome community diagnosed just in 2022. He was first misdiagnosed with a clotting disorder.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Erin Langley

By Katie Wright | August 2, 2024

Erin Langley was tested for VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) due to some concerning family history, but her results came back as a Variant of Unknown/Uncertain Significance, or VUS. In this episode, she shares her experience with those results and how she’s found support in the meantime.

Link to the articles mentioned in the interview:

The known unknown: the challenges of genetic variants of uncertain significance in clinical practice https://academic.oup.com/jlb/article/4/3/648/4820755

Mother’s Negligence Suit Against Quest’s Athena Could Broadly Impact Genetic Testing Labs

https://www.genomeweb.com/molecular-diagnostics/mothers-negligence-suit-against-quests-athena-could-broadly-impact-genetic

Link to Annabelle’s Challenge study mentioned in the interview: https://www.annabelleschallenge.org/veds-research-vus

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

Merch! You can now buy merch that helps you raise awareness of VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Deitz while supporting Staying Connected at my printify pop-up store: https://staying-connected.printify.me/products

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Carlos Horn

By Katie Wright | July 26, 2024

Carlos Horn was diagnosed with VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) last year, in 2023. With a history of multiple aneurysms and a stroke, a doctor sent him to a vascular specialist who wanted to rule out genetic causes. In this episode, Carlos talks about the events that led to his diagnosis, how his lifestyle has changed since, and his hopes for the future of research.

Here is a link to some information about stem cell use in regenerative therapy from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Special: Emotional Recovery

By Katie Wright | May 21, 2024

After my recent renal dissection, kidney infarction, and iliac dissection with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), I wanted to know what emotional recovery was like for others after medical events. This episode features clips of people with VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz syndromes, sharing what emotional recovery was like for them after diagnosis, major medical events and the loss of loved ones.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SC_Special_Emotional-Recovery.pdf

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Sheila Felske

By Katie Wright | April 27, 2024

Today we’re going to hear from Sheila Felske, who is joining us to share her experience with Vascular Ehlers-Danos Syndrome (VEDS), which she was diagnosed with last year. Sheila had her first carotid artery dissection soon after her first daughter was born, and then had an achilles tendon rupture after her second daughter was born. Then in 2022, she had a vertebral artery dissection and her carotid dissection re-dissected, and she was referred to a geneticist.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Deb Kruk

By Katie Wright | April 20, 2024

Deb Kruk was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) in her mid-60s, following the loss of her 40 year old son, Brian, to an aortic dissection. They did not know Brian had VEDS when he died. In this episode, she shares that experience, processing her own diagnosis, things she loved about Brian, and more.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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

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Catching up with Tyler Farley

By Katie Wright | March 23, 2024

Tyler Farley was originally on Staying Connected in 2022 to share his story with VEDS or Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. He returns in this episode to share his recent experience with a bowel perforation in the fall of 2023, and how he is moving forward, as well as his experience meeting other people in person with VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz at The Marfan Foundation Conference in 2023.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links mentioned in the episode:

Tyler’s Walk page: https://give.marfan.org/team/561418

Tyler’s Story with Duke: https://www.dukehealth.org/blog/why-one-man-chose-duke-lifesaving-abdominal-surgery?fbclid=IwAR0m3B7Lxua6Aoxd8CAkTmwAPLn7BWR71m8oyl2qH7n-TvQ27oVBow4bhz8

Links to resources, events, and research opportunities:

VEDS Collaborative Research Study: Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar/

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Jacob Frederick (Katie’s brother)

By Katie Wright | December 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), in 2017. In this episode, I’m joined by my brother, Jacob Frederick, to talk about his experience with my diagnosis and hospitalizations.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links mentioned in the episode:

Sillybug Studios:
sillybugstudios.com

VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population
https://bit.ly/VEDSsurvey

VEDS Collaborative Research Study:
Email vedscoll@ohsu.edu

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:
https://marfan.org/calendar/

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

Help and Resource Center

https://marfan.org/ask

https://loeysdietz.org/ask

https://thevedsmovement.org/ask

Support

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Brent Tuinstra

By Katie Wright | November 4, 2023

Brent Tuinstra was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) in his thirties after a bowel perforation. In this episode, Brent talks about the experience with the bowel perforation, the misdiagnosis of Crohn’s that came before his VEDS diagnosis, what it felt like getting diagnosed with VEDS, and how he’s gotten involved since.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links mentioned in the episode:

VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population

https://bit.ly/VEDSsurvey

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Events:

https://marfan.org/calendar/

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Support

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Delaney Kinstner

By Katie Wright | October 21, 2023

Delaney Kinstner was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after a serious medical event 10 days after delivering her child caused her to be sedated and on ECMO for several weeks.

Find more information, including support groups and webinars, about VEDS, Marfan, and Loeys-Dietz, at thevedsmovement.org, loeysdietz.org, and marfan.org.

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

Links mentioned in the episode:

VEDS Research Study: The Role of Community in Mental health: A Grief and Trauma Related Needs Assessment in the Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Population

https://bit.ly/VEDSsurvey

VEDS Action Month and Costume Party:

https://thevedsmovement.org/events/vascular-ehlers-danlos-action-month/

Marfan Foundation/The VEDS Movement/Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation programming events:

https://marfan.org/calendar/

Join a Walk for Victory:

https://marfan.org/walk/

Support

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Jacqui Fish

By Katie Wright | August 26, 2023

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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Mikala Tingley

By Katie Wright | July 29, 2023

In this episode of Staying Connected, we talk to Mikala Tingley, whose brother, David had Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS). David passed away at the age of 24, and was diagnosed with VEDS after his death. Mikala is joining to share his story with VEDS. Please be advised, this episode does contain some graphic details about David’s death, which may be disturbing to some listeners. Please practice self care when listening to this episode, and reach out to your support network if you need to.

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

If you would like to share your story with VEDS, Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, or a similar condition on this podcast, visit

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

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Elissa Hanneman

By Katie Wright | June 3, 2023

Elissa Hanneman was initially misdiagnosed with Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (CEDS) as a child, but a colon perforation during her pregnancy prompted genetic testing for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS). Years after her diagnosis, Elissa lost all of her intestines in a two-year hospital stay due to complications from VEDS.

Please be advised that in this episode, we discuss suicide and suicide intent. If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available to you. In the US, you can get help by calling or texting 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. If you are outside of the US, I’ve linked a list of hotlines and resources below.

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

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- US: Call or text 988, or visit:

https://988lifeline.org

International Suicide Hotlines

https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

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

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The DiSCOVER Trial: Part 2

By Katie Wright | May 13, 2023

Part 2 of a two-part interview featuring Chris Schelling, CEO and Founder of Acer Therapeutics, and Dr. Adrian Quartel, Chief Medical Officer of Acer Therapeutics. In this episode, Adrian joins to discuss the details of the DiSCOVER trial, a clinical trial for Edsivo enrolling people with VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) in the United States.

Learn more about the DiSCOVER Trial at discoverceliprolol.com

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:

DiSCOVER Trial:

discoverceliprolol.com

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

Team VEDS- Pacific Northwest Walk for Victory

https://give.marfan.org/teamvedspnw

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The DiSCOVER Trial: Part 1

By Katie Wright | May 13, 2023

Part 1 of a two-part interview featuring Chris Schelling, CEO and Founder of Acer Therapeutics, and Dr. Adrian Quartel, Chief Medical Officer of Acer Therapeutics. In this episode, Chris joins to discuss the history of Edsivo, or celiprolol, and the DiSCOVER trial, a clinical trial for Edsivo enrolling people with VEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) in the United States.

Learn more about the DiSCOVER Trial at discoverceliprolol.com

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:

DiSCOVER Trial:

discoverceliprolol.com

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

Team VEDS- Pacific Northwest Walk for Victory

https://give.marfan.org/teamvedspnw

Support

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Jared Griffin

By Katie Wright | May 6, 2023

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

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Emily Ranta

By Katie Wright | April 22, 2023

Today we hear from a previous guest, Emily Ranta, who was on the show in 2018. In this episode, she’ll share her experience with a bowel perforation and how her life with VEDS has been since her last interview.

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

Emily’s first interview on Staying Connected in 2018:

https://staying-connected.blubrry.net/2018/12/30/emily/

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

Real Talk: VEDS, with Katie and Bella, the in_VEDS_tigator

https://www.youtube.com/live/Qp9wn3HoDgg?feature=share

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

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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Toni Harrison

By Katie Wright | April 8, 2023

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

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

Jon Holtom
Kacey Keegan
Adventuresinlove4Andie

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Clare Stacey

By Katie Wright | March 25, 2023

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

Disclaimer

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Trailer: Season 5

By Katie Wright | March 18, 2023

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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What Medical Professionals Should Know about VEDS

By Katie Wright | February 11, 2023

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
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