After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), I searched high and low for the best tools, supports, and products to help manage daily symptoms like joint pain, hypermobility, fatigue, and muscle weakness. This curated EDS essentials list i...
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Neck Pain
Physical Therapy
Wheelchair
Sensory Fidgets
Accessibility
Plantar fasciitis
Neck Pain
Neck pain essentials for Ehlers-Danlos — soft supports, posture helpers, and comfort tools made for bendy bodies.
The cooling feature has made this a popular choice in our house!
Cervical Neck Pillow, Ergonomic Side Sleeper
Cervical instability is a huge struggle. This has been a major help in managing the pain.
Qwnccet Neck Brace Cervical Collar Pink M
Basic Cervical Collar but it definitely helps when insurance is fighting to not cover one for you!
Laerdel Stifneck Select Adult Adjustable Collar
My first cervical pillow that I still use every night! I recommend it to every person I know with Ehlers Danlos or Neck pain!
Cervical Neck Pillow - Memory Foam Support
Traveling with hEDS can be a huge discomfort but this has decreased that discomfort by a lot!
WEERSHUN 2024 Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow
When going on trips I bring this pillow to save space and prevent a flair while on vacation!
Cervical Neck Pillow Memory Foam for Pain Relief
This pillow has been a life saver for my cervical instability!
Emircey Orthopedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow
This cervical collar changed my life as someone with CCI. I genuinely can't recommend it enough.
ASPEN Vista Cervical Collar Neck Brace
This helps a ton during my CCI flair ups due to all the tightness in my shoulders.
RelaxCoo Neck Ice Pack Wrap, Reusable Gel
Physical Therapy
EDS-friendly physical therapy tools — gentle strength, stability, and mobility support for bendy bodies.
Sensory fidgets have been so helpful while flair ups are intense!
Little Ouchies Spiky Pain Fidget Keychain
Sensory fidgets have been so helpful during intense flair ups!
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube Sensory Toy
Sensory fidgets have been so helpful during intense flair ups!
2-Pack 3D Printed Fidget Spinners - Stress Relief
Great for those who are chronic skin pickers!
Reusable Picky Fidget Pad for Anxiety & ADHD
Great distraction for those who pick at their skin!
SnapMorph3.0 Little Ouchies Fidget Toys 2PCS
Accessibility
Everyday accessibility must-haves for comfort, mobility, and ease.
Great for traveling!
3 Pack Medical Alert Tags for Bags & Devices
Chronic hiccups are a battle but this stops them in their tracks.
HICCAWAY Hiccup Straw - Fast Relief, Blue
This is my medical travel bag. I love it. It holds my food up top and my medical equipment below! It also can go on my suitcase and has an additional strap!
LYANYAN Pink Small Travel Duffle Gym Bag
Changing to a monthly pill container has been a lifesaver. It has lessened the chronic illness burnout.
North American Health Monthly Pill Organizer
A great way to watch your tv shows with no neck fatigue! Laying down with it projecting on your ceiling!
Mini Portable Smart Projector 1080P WiFi6
hEDS brings lots of aches and pains so this pill container comes with me everywhere!
Pill Organizer 7 Day Travel Case Pink & 161 Labels
Bringing in groceries has never been easier!
Reusable Grocery Bag Holder with Thumb Grip (Purple)
The struggles of dislocations for shredded chicken is in the past!
Chicken Shredder Tool Twist | Meat Grinder
Sometimes opening jars is just not possible for hEDS! This has helped me a ton.
Talent Star Easy Twist Jar Opener for Seniors
Great way to keep beverages from going flat.
12 PCS Reusable Soda Can Fizz Lid Caps
A wonderful traveling pill container!
AUVON XL Weekly 2x Daily Pill Organizer
A TENS unit is truly a hEDS patients best friend.
Etekcity 4-Channel Rechargeable TENS Unit
GI problems are real! This will be your best restroom purchase.
Foldable 7" Toilet Stool with Non-Slip Mat
Hip pain is the worst! But this pillow makes it a lot easier to sleep!
Pregnancy Memory Foam Pillow for Back & Belly
This has made my nightly meds so much easier. Easy to use and lightweight so I can throw it in my bag for when I am on the go!
Pill Crusher 3-in-1 Grinder & Splitter Cup
A necessity if you have any form of medical supplies in your bag these are highly visible and durable. Plus they shipped super quick!
5pcs Red Medical Equipment Luggage Tags
Cute masks because if I have to masked up I'm gonna be cute while I do it!
50 Packs KN95 Disposable 5-Ply Face Mask
Plantar fasciitis
My go-to plantar fasciitis favorites — comfort and support made for sore, overworked feet.
If you have plantar fasciitis get this ASAP! This was the best thing my podiatrist recommended.
Tuli's So Soft Gel Heel Cups, 1 Pair
This has helped my plantar fasciitis a TON!
United Ortho Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint
Another great option for plantar fasciitis!
Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups, Shock Absorb
Plantar fasciitis can be so painful. These are a great help!
PowerStep High Arch Pain Relief Insoles
If you are looking for instant relief after being on your feet all day this is your new best friend!
BESKAR Foot Massager Roller for Plantar Fasciitis
Migraines
Migraine relief essentials — soothe pain, block light, and find comfort during attacks.
Perfect for those mid afternoon naps from chronic fatigue!
LKY DIGITAL Sleep Mask 3 Pack, 3D Blackout
Migraines are the worst! But these migraine caps make them a little more manageable.
ZNÖCUETÖD Migraine Relief Ice Pack Hat
Great for when migraines start to affect your eyes!
Perfect for those cervical migraines and coat hanger pain!
ComfiTECH Cold Cap & Neck Ice Pack Wrap Combo
Hands down the best purchase I made during a post migraine breakdown. These help me so much with my light sensitivity and allow me to be included in things again!
Vyzia Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Computer
Braces
EDS-friendly braces — gentle support to stabilize joints without sacrificing comfort.
Great for elbow dislocations and pain!
Reamphy Adjustable Elbow Brace for Night Support
Knee pain is tough. This has helped me so much!
Knee Support Brace with Adjustable Strap
Great bulk buy better bang for your buck! And comes with it's own pair of scissors! 10/10
TEAWO Kinesiology Tape 2in x 131ft Black
As someone who struggles with joint subluxations this is a huge help!
Fit Geno Adjustable Posture Corrector for Women
SI joint instability is a common problem in hEDS! This belt is a huge help!
Sparthos Sacroiliac SI Hip Belt Relief
One of my favorite braces I own!
Gviipk Quick Lace Up Ankle Brace Support
If you know…you know!
Carpal Tunnel Wrist Brace with Metal Splint
A great walking boot!
Tairibousy Inflatable Air Cam Walker Boot
Heat or Ice
EDS-friendly hot and cold therapy favorites — relief made simple and soothing.
As someone who’s had her fair share of ankle injuries this has been my favorite ice pack I’ve found to date!
BILITOK Reusable Foot Ankle Ice Pack Wrap
My go to for coat hanger pain!
Lenmen Graphene 1Min Fast Heating Pad
Perfect for wrist and ankles to cool you down fast!
Geiserailie 2 Pcs Instant Cooling Ice Tape 3in
Perfect for traveling.
25 Pack Instant Cold Packs for Injuries
These are fantastic for summer days!
TCANG Instant Cooling Ice Packs - 10 Pack
Mobility Aids
My favorite mobility helpers — making daily movement easier on flair days.
Mobility aids don’t have to be boring! Or expensive. This one absolutely adorable.
DMI Foldable Walking Cane, Adjustable 33-37"
This walker has been a great option for my low mobility days!
Loyoda Folding Walker for Seniors, Blue
This wheelchair has been great. The legs have been super helpful when I am having a POTs flair to elevate my legs!
Drive Medical BLS18FBD-ELR Blue Streak Lightweight Wheelchair
Another cute and price friendly cane that I love!
GPTCAMP Lightweight Cushioned Adjustable Cane
Lightweight and cute! Has made life so much easier on those bad flairs to still be able to do stuff around the house!
WALK MATE 3 Wheel Rollator Walker with Seat
Skin Care
EDS-friendly skincare favorites — gentle, effective, and made for delicate skin.
Great for those pesky mosquitoes bites
Itch Relief Patch 100pcs Anti Itch Stickers
Great for doing gardening to protect your skin!
Cut Resistant Farmers Sleeves w/ Thumb Hole
The best way to remove IVs tape, bandages, CGMs, KT tape with the least amount of skin irritation
Uni Solve 402300 Adhesive Remover Wipe, Pack of 50
This has been a great way to protect my skin from adhesives and also keep my CGM or KT tape to adhere for longer.
Smith+Nephew Skin-PREP Protective Film
The ordinary is by far my favorite skin care brand for my sensitive skin. Great products, good cost, and a great company!
The Daily Set
This is my go to for when my face is looking dull and lifeless!
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
This has helped with my acne so much!
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
A great morning cleanser!
Remove Makeup & Refresh Skin with Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
One of my favorite under eye serums!
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Perfect for my uneven skin.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
A easy exfoliator for those with sensitive skin.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
The perfect lightweight serum.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Perfect for those with combo skin!
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
A great end of day face wash!
Renewing SA (Salicylic Acid) Cleanser | Face Wash
A great lightweight moisturizing serum.
Transform Your Skin & Hair with 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
Easy at home red light therapy.
Red-Light Therapy Face & Neck Sculpting Wand
Merch
Merch I love — wearable, relatable, and made for those with chronic illness.
Might as well rep it!
Haunted by My Connective Tissue Shirt | Comfort Colors hEDS RA HSD EDS Halloween Tee | Spooky Season Zebra Gift | Fall Ehlers Danlos Tshirt
