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blood pooling

  1. M

    Addressing blood pooling

    Vascular dysregulation has been one of my most pressing Long covid symtoms. The worst part about it is the blood pooling in my feet. In the beginning I could sit up to work without issues. Around one year into the illness, I had one episode where I believe I overexerted myself, mainly my legs...
  2. M

    Burning feet when sitting? Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)?

    I dealt a lot with vascular inflammation, specially after exercise, when dealing with Long Covid. Last year, while attempting to swim, I dealt with a pretty big post-exertional flare, even noticed some bleeding in my feet (petechiae). I feel my circulation really went downhill after that. This...
  3. ChookityPop

    Anyone resolved blood pooling?

    This is my biggest problem. If I can fix this, I think that I would be in much better shape. I have Pectus Excavatum which can mimic POTS and I think I will have to do the NUSS procedure in the hopes it can better my symptoms. I use compression, drink fluid, salt and Mestinon. I also have...
  4. Jwarrior77

    Excessive Vein Dilation?

    Does anyone else have veins that seem to excessively dilate for no reason? I have POTS / Dysautonomia so I know it's related to this. They get dilated when exposed to heat, eating different foods, and even emotional upset or stress. I believe it could be related to MCAS however not entirely...