United KingdomPippa Barrett, a 31-year-old freelance software developer from Cumbria, has lived with severe symptoms of a connective tissue disorder for over two decades before receiving a diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Her condition caused chronic joint pain, migraines, difficulty breathing, and periods of extreme physical discomfort, including sensations of being stabbed or having hard lumps throughout her body. These symptoms led to significant personal challenges, including dropping out of her A-levels, ending a relationship, and abandoning her dream of becoming a professional runner. Pippa now lives in a van and is raising funds for private nerve-blocking treatment to alleviate her chronic pain.
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