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ZebraZebra gives you all the latest Celeb Gossip, TV and film discussions, opinion pieces and fun bits to brighten your day. Whilst ZebraZebra is a perfect escapism, aiming to entertain you all, it also aims to raise awareness of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and provide comfort to other EDS sufferers.
What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by faulty collagen. It affects all sufferers in various different ways - no two sufferers are the same. Many sufferers are prone to dislocations and subluxations (ouch!), as well as many also suffering from Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. It affects every part of your body in various ways, from fragile skin, to dizziness, to digestive disorders.
The content on this site has been created by a sufferer of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, not by a medical professional. All content relating to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has been created from personal experience.
Why Zebras?
Medical students are taught: "When you hear the sound of hooves, think horses, not zebras." In other words, don't go looking to diagnose rare conditions (zebras), just use the simplest diagnosis (horses). This means that unfortunately it takes most sufferers of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome years to get diagnosed, as many doctors forget that rare conditions (zebras), such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome DO exist. Sufferers of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome have branded themselves "medical zebras" and the zebra logo is used by the charity Ehlers Danlos Support UK, along with many other international EDS charities.