misstraci Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Someone pointed out to me today (because I had shorts on and apparently don't check out my own legs too often) that I had multiple big bruises on both my legs. What could this mean? I don't remember hitting myself or running into anything. In the past, I've noticed bruises on my legs for no reason too but this time they are big and dark. I thought it meant blood clots or something. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjmom Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 That is one symptom of EDS, which many folks with POTS also have. Do you have any other EDS symptoms? Have you been evaluated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstraci Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Oh, I didn't know that! I've never been evaluated for EDS, I'm not even really sure what that is but I have heard the term before. Do you have it or could tell me about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjmom Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 My daughter was diagnosed by a connective tissue specialist after I realized she had many of the symptoms. She has EDS, hypermobility type, which is characterized by very bendable joints, velvety skin, GI issues, dental problems, easy bruising and POTS. Google "Ehlers-Danlos symptoms" and see if you fit the criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstrosity Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehlers%E2%80%93Danlos_syndrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstraci Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thank you guys! I just read a little bit and I'm not sure I fit most of the criteria except in the vascular category (which is supposively really dangerous). I have really pale skin and can see all my veins through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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