top of page



When the System Is Rigged, Everyone Loses
I often share personal moments of frustration—not because I’m looking for sympathy, but because I’ve lived long enough in a broken...
May 12
When Pain Makes You the Villain: The Unspoken Cost of Chronic Illness
The past couple of days, I experienced one of the worst episodes I’ve had in a long time. The pain from my cranio-cervical instability...
May 12


Why Are Doctors Still Refusing to Diagnose Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
If you’ve ever struggled to get an official diagnosis for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), you’re not alone. Patients often...
Mar 10


When Life Feels Impossible: Small Wins for Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Living with chronic pain—whether from a rare disease, an injury, or an invisible illness—can take a serious toll. It doesn’t just affect...
Feb 21


The Hidden Battle: How Psychosocial Factors and Functional Impacts Shape Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is often seen as a purely physical condition, but research shows that psychological and social factors play a critical role...
Feb 7


When Advocacy Meets Reality: The Hard Truth About Disclosure
There are laws in place to protect people from having to disclose their medical conditions. They exist for a reason—to prevent bias,...
Jan 31


Ketamine Infusion Therapy: A Breakthrough for Chronic Pain Management
For individuals living with chronic pain, finding effective relief can feel like navigating an endless maze of treatments with little...
Jan 13


Breaking the Mold: How Conformity Impacts Life with a Rare Disease
Living with a rare disease is a unique journey, often marked by physical, emotional, and social challenges. For many of us, the pressure...
Jan 12


Avoiding the Doctor: Living with EDS and the Fear of Judgment
For four weeks, I dealt with relentless nosebleeds—bad ones every other day. Yet, I avoided the doctor. Why? Because living with...
Dec 30, 2024


Aerial Yoga: A Potential Ally for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Management
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often means navigating the challenges of joint hypermobility, chronic pain, and fatigue....
Dec 26, 2024


Merry Christmas
The ZebraMedic’s Holiday Adventure ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the savanna, not a creature was stirring—except for...
Dec 25, 2024
Effects on Motor Control and Balance in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Substance Influence: Systematic Review
Introduction Proprioception, the body's ability to sense its position and movement in space, is a fundamental component of human motor...
Dec 22, 2024
The Psychosocial Impact of Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Emotional and Psychological Challenges Living with EDS can lead to feelings of frustration, isolation, and anxiety. The chronic pain and...
Nov 27, 2024


Invisible Illness: The Stigma of Suffering in Silence
When you live with an invisible or rare disease, your struggles often go unseen and misunderstood. The world operates on what it can see...
Nov 23, 2024
Breaking Barriers: Why I’m Fighting for a Career Beyond EMS
I’m at a point in my life where I am actively looking for a role that matches my skills, education, and certifications—but the struggle...
Oct 30, 2024


The travels to find care….
Thought I share another aspect about living with a rare disorder! We often travel for care! Yesterday I had to travel 2.5 hours one way...
Feb 24, 2024
The MCAS diet journey!
Refining my approach to managing MCAS has become a deeply personal journey. Following consultations with medical professionals,...
Feb 22, 2024
The Move, The Beach and The Keto!
Hey everyone, it's been a while since I last shared an update. I recently made a move from Missouri to South Carolina, securing a...
Jan 22, 2024


Life is too short, move to the beach and never look back!
I will be relocating to South Carolina! The climate is much better there! Also, my dog agrees, he has less arthritis problems!!! Keeping...
Jan 16, 2024


livewello - know your DNA
Years ago I discovered livewello and I love it. Livewello is a web-based platform that provides tools for analyzing and interpreting...
Dec 28, 2023
bottom of page