If I could recommend anything about EDS, it would be this documentary. It may be 45 minutes long, but it’s something for us that is everyday life. Highly recommend this

Chapel Stile, Cumbria ‘24

Perhaps it's time for a little more kindness.

isn’t it so crazy that my disability..disables me

May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month. What are the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)?⁠ ⁠ The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissue disorders that vary in how they affect the body and their genetic causes.⁠ 🧬⁠ ⁠ ⁠Variants in the genes that determine how the body makes collagen and other proteins that work alongside collagen have been shown to cause EDS. ⁠ ⁠ At this time, genetic variants have been found in all types of EDS, with the exception of hypermobile EDS (hEDS).⁠🔬⁠ ⁠ Connective tissue is everywhere in the body. It provides support and structure to other tissues and organs, including bone, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, the tissue that holds the gastrointestinal tract in place, etc. ⁠ ⁠ ❓️⁠Signs and symptoms⁠ ⁠ Some certain signs and symptoms are common across all types of EDS. However, these can vary in severity between individuals, even with the same type of EDS. ⁠ ⁠ These include:⁠ ⁠ • Joint hypermobility⁠ • Joint instability with dislocations and/or subluxations⁠ • Injury to connective tissues in and around joints⁠ • Joint, muscle, and nerve pain⁠ • Scoliosis⁠ • Hernias⁠ • Pelvic floor weakness and prolapse⁠ • Easy Bruising⁠ • Stretchy skin⁠ • Fragile skin⁠ • Scarring⁠ • Slow or poor wound healing⁠ ⁠ In rarer genetically-defined types of EDS, there are specific concerns with certain tissues of the body that can present with complications such as:⁠ ⁠ • Arterial/intestinal/uterine fragility or rupture (usually⁠ associated with vascular EDS (vEDS))⁠ • Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)⁠ • Severe dental and gum disease⁠ • Severe scarring of the cornea of the eye⁠ ⁠ Across all the types of EDS, a number of conditions and symptoms are now also recognized as common. These include:⁠ ⁠ • Fatigue⁠ • Autonomic dysfunction (such as fast heart rate and/or low blood pressure)⁠ • Headaches⁠ • Gastrointestinal problems⁠ • Anxiety disorders⁠ • Heavy and painful periods and bladder pain⁠ • Allergies and intolerances⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Learn more here: ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-ed… ⁠ ❓️What would you like people to know about EDS? #MedTwitter #MedEd #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Healthcare #Hypermobility

fulfilling your appetite for more pics Get your hot ticket for #TheColdBuffet asap whilst there's still some left at bit.ly/3Q8z0yu

Check out these production shots from #TheColdBuffet taken by @VonFoxUK See the rest & get your tickets for this tasty drama laced with dry humour and interpersonal tension (its on until 28 Oct) at bit.ly/3Q8z0yu

Busy couple of weeks publishing plays across the stages of the UK and Ireland! bloomsbury.com/uk/academic/d…

We've had our first review in for #TheColdBuffet from its 1st preview performance & it's a good un! Stephen @InTheToon came along last night (before it gets officially reviewed next wk) & said: 'The Cold Buffet is a triumph of skilled observation of multi generations of people, or story telling and it is a play with a great deal of heart – and quiche.' Read it in full at bit.ly/3rOO4YK

‘describe #TheColdBuffet in one video’ easy. Come and see #TheColdBuffet at @LiveTheatre , previews now open!! You do not want to miss it : )

This might be the most random Tweet I’ve ever put. But I’ve just seen Louis Spence dressed as a fairy standing outside Kwik Fit in Whitley Bay.

So excited to be back at Live, and to get too work with such amazing and lovely people is absolutely awesome!!! Can’t wait!!

AAA THE DAY FINALLY CAMEE!!! Me and Bridget got never goodnight tattoos!!! Best 18th birthday 😎😎😎

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Wow! what an amazing 7 weeks it has been! Thank you so much for such an amazing time and thank you so much Live for giving me this opportunity! it has been absolutely awesome and i am so thankful for everyone I have met during this and have got to work with. Never Goodnight ❤

Check out Part 2 of Director @JackMcNamara81 's blog on how we made #WeAreTheBest - find out what went on with rehearsals, music and lights and then get your tickets before its gone (ends Sat 18 June). bit.ly/3zlBsKd

A 4 star review from @Thriftygal @TheStage for #WeAreTheBest

School is out and the Jubilee long weekend is nearly here!!!! To celebrate we've extended our fantastic #WeAreTheBest TEENAGERS GO FREE offer to include Thu 2 to Sun 5 Jun. That's the weekend sorted. Grab your tickets before they go.... bit.ly/3NCHeLb

Check out these cool production pics by @VonFoxUK of #WeAreTheBest which runs until 18 June. Remember teenagers GO FREE!!! on selected dates. Find out more & book at bit.ly/3NCHeLb