Eds Awareness
As it's the start of EDS Awareness month, this poem seemed appropriate to share
Ehlers-Danlos awareness - but what does it all mean?
A doctors diagnosis too often unseen
So many trips to the doc as the body grows older
A new pain in the back or when dislocate shoulder
Another misdiagnosis from health care pro's
Another new symptom to add to our woes
For doctors are taught when learning their courses
When they hear a hoof sound to diagnose horses
But zebras you see they do really exist
Yet rarely discovered despite such a long list
So more common ailments docs often detect
But as parents and teachers we must learn to protect
Those feeling their weakest with no help or support
As we all know our healthcare is already fraught
Doctors and teachers please look out for the signs
When kid tired and bendy read 'tween the lines
If you go to the dentist and injections don't numb
Or lean very lightly yet dislocate thumb
If knees bend backwards, thumbs and fingers too
Or if you eat with good health but frequent the loo
Palpitations dislocations
Brain fog and fatigue
Lead to miss - communications
In a whole other league
It may be that there is more to your pain than what should be 'normal'
Please do research and make it formal
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http://www.ehlers-danlos.org https://ehlers-danlos.com
'EDS awareness' by Victoria Payne
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Copyright © Victoria Payne | Year Posted 2017
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