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I have been absent for a long while for health reasons. Over a year ago I fell and broke my neck and had surgery. I was in a neck/head helmet for 6 months and it took a total of 9 months to heal. That happened Christmas day 2025. Then just starting 2026 I fell again and because I was on Eliquis for new diagnosis atrial fibrillation, I sustained internal bleeding requiring 8 units of blood. I had a very large hematoma jutting out from my abdomen around to my back which is not totally resolved.

After all of that they found that my falls have been related to a BP disorder called POTS. This has been going on for a long time but I didnt know it. I cant stand without being dizzy, nauseated, and my BP dropping 30 to 40 mg of mercury which causes me to black out. This has been a complete change in lifestyle and it continues. I will be moving this week so I can get more help with my care. I thank God for my church family who have assumed much of my care and will do my move for me.

#POTS #BP #OrthostaticHypotension #Lifestyle Change #fall s @users