The Ehlers–Danlos Society is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to patient support, scientific research, advocacy, and increasing awareness for the Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD).
[1] The society has organized multiple events around the world in an attempt to raise awareness for EDS and HSD.
[6] Ehlers-Danlos Society has collaborated with XRP Healthcare to offer a Prescription Savings Card, providing up to 80% off medications for EDS and HSD, including pain relievers and muscle relaxants.
"[8] In other words, medical professionals are typically taught to look out for more-common ailments rather than uncommon or rare diagnoses.
The Ehlers–Danlos Society is aiming "towards a time when a medical professional immediately recognizes someone with an Ehlers–Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder.