Welcome to the EDS Patient Resource Page
This page contains resources to help you get started with pain self-management
Patient Resources
Please consult you health care provider for assistance in using the patient resources on this page as part of your pain management plan. The resources provided below are for individual use only and are subject to copyright.
Take an Active Role in your Care
Having EDS or G-HSD can impact all aspects of your daily life. Part of EDS treatment at the GoodHope EDS clinic involves strategies to help manage your own symptoms on a daily basis.
There are many ways that you can take an active role in managing your pain with the support of the clinical team at the GoodHope EDS clinic.
Our self management team will help guide you and support you as you learn to manage your EDS symptoms.
Below you will find some general recommendations for EDS care and self management.
Worksheets
Download a copy of the
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Matrix
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Audio Recordings
Mindfulness Practice
Calm for Sleep
Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis
Comfort & Relief
Materials and Resources to help you
Resources
Other Resources
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Arthritis Society: Online Learning Resources | Arthritis Society
Provides education modules focusing on staying active and managing chronic pain and fatigue which are applicable to patients with EDS and HSD