Vascular Compressions {Part 1}

So I've shared that I have EDS & these other things called May-Thurner Syndrome, Nutcracker Syndrome, MALS, & SMAS that are vascular compressions. As of right now the scientific evidence suggests that people with EDS are more likely to have them (and multiple compressions instead of just one) because of our faulty connective tissue causing weak veins and arteries. Because of my lack of blood flow from these compressions, we believe that is what is also causing my severe POTS. A lot of people that have successful surgeries on their compressions actually see significant improvement of their POTS symptoms. I am a very visual person so when people want to know more about my health issues it's difficult to explain if they aren't very familiar with their anatomy. I hoped making this post would help and break it down, but it also give more information to those that are curious, have similar symptoms, or want to know more for someone else.

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Below are the best explanations of the compressions simplified and easy to understand why they can cause such debilitating symptoms and pain.

 

MALS

 

SMAS

 

Nutcracker & May-Thurner Syndrome

Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3 for treatment & diagnosis. Are there any questions or something you would like more clarification on? Of if you have more to add or explain from your understanding or experience. Please feel free to comment and share below.