Ep. 28 - Amanda Patient POV

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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,

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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