Dislocations Caused By Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Author: Debbie W.
Date: 04-16-2014
Views: 17,651
Word Count: 244
Questions Received: 12
Testimonial ID: 9583-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 3
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I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which is a hereditary disease caused by a defective gene that produces collagen. Collagen is in all connective tissue.
Therefore, my knees, 5 out of 10 fingers, my left hip, and the top 3 vertebrae in my neck dislocate. I wear splints and braces to help prevent further dislocations, but these joints and others are constantly aching and throbbing, especially with weather changes or moving.
Since I found Young Living essential oils and have begun using them on a daily basis, I have much less pain... and on some days no pain! I even have fewer dislocations occurring. My joints are feeling more stable too.
I use the PanAway oil blend, Lemongrass, and Wintergreen topically. I also carry a Deep Relief roll-on with me at all times. At first I used them every couple of hours. As time went on and the pain decreased, I was able to stretch out time between applications.
I still will use them more often when the weather is bad or after a dislocation has happened, like the night my husband rolled over in bed and his elbow landed on my hands, dislocating both of my thumbs. I use a "Morphine Bomb" combination of oils for extreme pain. I used it that night for sure!
I am so thankful I learned about these oils because pain meds do not really help pain for EDS patients. The oils are the only thing I have found that has made a difference.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: joints — "Ruxiang (Gummi olibanum), the dried gum resin of Boswellia carterii (BC) [frankincense], has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate pain and inflammation for thousands of years.... The data show that BC extract has significant anti-arthritic and anti-inflammation effects and suggest that these effects may be mediated via the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: collagen,joints — "We have demonstrated that Boswellia frereana [frankincense] prevents collagen degradation, and inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and MMPs. Due to its efficacy we propose that B. frereana should be examined further as a potential therapeutic agent for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with arthritis." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: joints — "Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne, with lavender oil. It is also used in a healing bath for joint and muscle pain. One study evaluating treatments for children with eczema found [that] it was therapeutic touch from the mother that improved symptoms; in other words, massage with and without essential oils (including lavender) both reduced the dry, scaly skin lesions. Another study found that lavender oil may improve pain control after surgery." | Link |
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