This patient came to us before the age of 18, when we diagnosed EDS, chronic migraine, and MCAS. With treatment, her quality of life improved dramatically, increasing her social functioning at school and ability to concentrate on studies. She was able to shift her focus from finding an explanation for constant pain to deciding what to study in college.
Conditions/Complaints Diagnosed
Arthritis / Joint Pain
Arthritis is incredibly common within older people. It is defined by inflammation in the joints, which worsens with age. The symptoms include joint pain and stiffness. Its most common forms are osteoarthritis and and rheumatoid arthritis.
Headache and Migraine
Headaches are a common medical condition that involves the blood vessels in the head and neck, as well as the tissue and nerves that surround the brain. Headaches can also be caused by the scalp, sinuses, teeth, and muscles and joints of the same area.
Learn MoreEhlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (also known as ed’s disease and Ehlers disease) is a group of hereditary disorders affecting connective tissues essential for supporting the body's structures and organs.
Associated Providers
Jason W. Siefferman, MD
INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT,HEADACHE
Jason W. Siefferman, MD is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Interventional Pain Medicine.
He is trained to offer a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment for anyone experiencing pain or a disability. He has published articles, book chapters, and persuasive essays surrounding many of the conditions he treats.
He completed medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL, and residency and fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He is currently Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine at New York University School of Medicine.