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I don't know of anyone here with vasculitis, but who knows, there may be. We have some strange symptoms between all of us!

I don't know of any connection between POTS and vasculitis. From what I read on the Johns Hopkins website, the cause of vasculitis is usually unknown.

"Causes of Vasculitis

The causes of most vasculitides are currently unknown. It is clear, however, that the immune system plays a critical role in the tissue damage caused by vasculitis. The immune system, normally a protective organ of the body, becomes ?hyperactive? in vasculitis because of some unknown stimulus, leading to inflammation within the body?s tissues. Inflammation in blood vessel walls leads to narrowing of the vessels. The resulting inadequate blood supply to a particular tissue or organ results in damage. " From: http://vasculitis.med.jhu.edu/whatis/causes.html

I hope you and your doctor can find a good treatment plan for you.

Rachel

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