My doctors suspect that I am compressing a vessel in my neck. Unfortunately, we were unable to visualize it during my dynamic CT in 2023. 😭 who else deals with this? ❤️‍🩹

2025/9/7 Edited to

... Read moreLiving with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) presents unique challenges, especially when symptoms such as dizziness, loss of vision, and near-fainting episodes occur while moving the neck, particularly looking downward. These symptoms can often be caused by compression of a vessel in the neck, though diagnosis can be difficult, as dynamic CT scans may sometimes fail to clearly visualize the affected vessel. One explanation for these symptoms is that neck movement could compress arteries or veins supplying blood to the brain, causing transient ischemia and resulting in dizziness and vision problems. This is especially concerning for individuals with hEDS because their connective tissue is more fragile and prone to instability, which can affect vascular structures and joint stability. If you experience these symptoms, it is essential to work closely with healthcare professionals specializing in connective tissue disorders and vascular health. Sometimes, alternative imaging techniques such as Doppler ultrasound, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), or dynamic angiography might provide better visualization of vessel abnormalities. Additionally, managing symptoms often involves lifestyle adjustments, such as avoiding positions that trigger dizziness or vision loss, using neck braces or supports to stabilize the neck, and considering physical therapy tailored for hEDS patients to improve muscular support. Some individuals find relief through medication that helps regulate blood pressure or improve vascular tone. Importantly, feeling dizzy or lightheaded when looking down or during neck flexion is a shared experience among many with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and connecting with others through support groups can provide both practical advice and emotional support. Understanding that such symptoms may not always show up clearly on imaging but still significantly impact daily life is vital. If you are facing similar challenges, know that you are not alone, and ongoing research and shared experiences continue to enhance awareness and improve care strategies for those affected by hEDS-related vascular complications.

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I get this with cervical spine instability with Global Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. One of my first indicators that my neck, shoulders and collar bones are being pulled out of place. I see a physical therapist that just gets it and he helps me get things into place without chiropractic manipulations

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