MCAS, Post-Viral Concerns, hEDS, POTS, and Conditions Impacting Spinal CSF Leak, by Dr. Ilene Ruhoy

This talk about comorbid conditions like EDS, MCAS, POTS, and more, which can impact spinal CSF leak treatment and healing, was given by Dr. Elena Ruhoy at the 2nd annual Spinal CSF Leak: Bridging the Gap Conference on November 2-3, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. This conference is a partnership between the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation and Dr. Andrew Callen and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Please see our conference landing page for more about this event: https://spinalcsfleak.org/conferences... 0:00 - Introduction 1:47 - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) 7:59 - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 12:45 - Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) (and Other Connective Tissue Disorders) 15:32 - Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders (HCTDs) 20:38 - Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI) 23:04 - Jugular Venous Compression 24:52 - Post-Viral Syndromes 29:33 - Autoimmune Disease/NeuroImmune Dysregulation