Welcome to my EDS blog
February 8th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Welcome – To my new blog about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3.
My other EDS 3 site can be found at: http://eds-3.livejournal.com/ – as I have had some problems with this site recently.
ABOUT ME:
Name: Lynda Ward (100% Tomboy)
DOB: 13th November 1978
Diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome type 3: 11th December 2009
Other health issues I have: Benign Essential Tremor (Similar to Parkinson’s)
I get ‘Low Care Rate DLA’ because of tremor.
Occupations: Reiki Grand Master, IT Tutor/Consultant, Internet Marketer
Visit: My main domain website
This blog is a place for all those who suffer from this crippling syndrome to meet, share, support & moan etc.
Aspects I suffer from are:
Multiple shoulder dislocations
Bladder problems
Sleeping problems
Restless legs
Dodgy knees since birth
Dodgy hip – Especially my left hip at the moment
Daily, chronic pain
Daily, chronic fatigue
Moveable kneecaps
Eyesight problems – Some websites mention this as another possible aspect of syndrome
Joints creak and crack when moving – Sometimes total agony
Thumb to wrist (right hand only)
Crippling muscle spasms in calf muscles and toes
Crack my fingers
Partially/fully dislocate thumb
Lock my fingers into ‘Swan Neck’ position
Soft skin
Youthful appearance – Dr (at diagnosis) thought I was in my early 20′s
Poor/slow wound healing
Scar and bruise easily
Extended range of movement in fingers, hands and arms
Reliant upon crutch(s) during flare ups
Stretchy skin below the eyes
Etc…..
I am a Reiki Grand Master. This does help with some of the symptoms. If you would like me to send you Reiki distance healing for your EDS symptoms, email me at: wardlynda (at) ymail (dot) com with the subject: EDS – Reiki Healing. Include your full name, location and ideally attach a recent picture of yourself. Or leave a message with the same details, Name, Location etc on the Healing page of this blog.
Guarantee: I do/will send Reiki healing as often as I can.
You could also try NSAID’s (Anti Inflametries etc such as Asprin, Ibuprofen etc). You could also try Biofreeze products to help take the edge off. Search via: Ebay etc.
EDS awareness cards can be purchased from my Zazzle store (Reiki30).