← Return to Sudden low blood oxygen levels: Anyone else have Vasculitis?

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@slkanowitz

I recently developed IGA vasculitis, which showed up suddenly as a hemorrhagic rash on my legs, then a month later developed colitis which I have never had. I was hospitalized for the colitis and the hospitalist agreed I had vasculitis which 3 other Drs blew it off. I think these things are related but I can’t seem to confirm the connection. I have always had chronic constipation, now have diarrhea to contend with and a very restricted diet, opposite of what I have eaten my whole life. Can’t get in to see anyone about the vasculitis until end of Feb. so frustrating! Rash started before Thanksgiving and still present. The Vasculitis Foundation has weekly support groups virtually that are very helpful.

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I just discovered a strange rash on my legs, which is likely similar to yours, since it seams like many very small blood vessels swollen under the sutface of my skin. The derm. said it is vasculitis. At the same time I am seeing a pulminologist for this very strange symptom where my blood oxygen level drops into the 80 s with any very slight exertion. After reading your message I had a eurika moment that these symptoms are probably related. Oxygenated blood can't get through my blood vessels fast enough. My breathing and blood oxy. stabilizes after I rest for a minute or two. My PA was testing my heart but all is OK there.