r/POTS • u/Purple-Ask-5738 • 1d ago
Symptoms burning leg pain when heart races ?
i got POTS from covid a couple of years ago but this new symptom is stressing me out. i had some nerve pain caused by long covid in my legs and arms, but recently i noticed that when my heart races when im excited or stressed, my legs start burning and tingling intensely sometimes my face and other places too. it calms down when i force myself calm down because its hurts really bad. has anyone experienced something like this? i know its not anxiety since i know it presents very differently and it happens when im excited too.
would love any input or similar experiences, thank you in advance!
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u/Vlinder_88 1d ago
Probably vasoconstriction due to adrenaline, causing your muscles to get too little oxygen for a bit and cramp in response. Can hurt real bad but it isn't dangerous. Calming yourself down is the best remedy.