Skin Hypersensitivity

Some people with POTS develop allodynia, pain resulting normal touch

Some people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and other chronic illnesses develop allodynia, pain resulting from a stimulus that is not typically pain provoking.  In some people, light touch of the skin can be extremely painful.  Something as light as a sheet of paper touching the skin can be painful.  If this is an issue for you, try this protocol to decrease your hypersensitivity.

Step 1. The patient:

Step 2. The caregiver:

This allodynia (hypersensitivity) can increase when POTS symptoms are flaring. Make no mistake - this process is painful, but it can work to reduce the feeling of pain to light touch.