Nikki Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I hear a lot about POTS flare ups, and I'm just curious, what is really considered a flare up? With me, I'm dizzy almost daily..but there are times when it gets really bad for a week or two - I'm guessing that would be considered a flare up. How long does a flare up last for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Unfortunately, my flare-ups seem to last anywhere from one to three months. My symptoms really wax and wane, but I never feel just good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janiedelite Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 For me, POTS flares are usually triggered by some physical issue like a migraine (lasted for a month August 2009), a medication reaction (lasted another month November 2009), or just my hyperadrenergic response to stress (I'm just recovering from a flare now). Usually the flares are primarily accompanied by excessive fatigue and pain (burning skin and body aches), but also nausea, headaches, night sweats, body twitches, etc. I do have a constant level of fatigue, pain and nausea which fluctuates somewhat. But my flares are a marked increase in my symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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