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How has it been almost 2 years…

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Since I last posted? A lot has happened since April 2023. The world seems to be returning to a more normal point, although there are plenty who disagree. In late 2022 I decided to go back to school to earn my PhD. Between school and working full time, I haven’t had much time for anything else these days. I did start a facebook group for those who have Veds who wants to take back their health. I also opened myself up to fitness clients and took on 2 this year. I’d like to get back into blogging and hoping this post creates the spark to do so. Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see/read. Want more diet info? Workout tips? General life guidance!! Let me know!

https://www.youtube.com/@michellelucena5564

Vascular Ehlers Danlos and Life

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In 2020 my life took a turn. Back in 2013 and 2018 I tore both my carotid arteries which resulted in stents and my retirement from the Coast Guard. I asked the VA to run a genetic test to find a cause. The result was a diagnosis of Vascular Ehlers Danlos. this disorder produces faulty collagen. This results in arterial tears, and hollow organ tears. I needed to get a whole new team of doctors. I get scans annually. Followed by a genetics team. My workouts needed to be modified. No more lifting heavy, no more HIIT. I have to keep my blood pressure on the low end of normal.

If your curious about Vascular Ehlers Danlos, I encourage you to check out the VEDS Movement linked below

https://thevedsmovement.org

the direction of this blog will follow an altered lifestyle, workouts, along with future posts related to intermittent fasting and keto diet. Hope you stick around for the ride!