A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with CVST. I’ve had a hard time figuring out what do do for powerlifting because many of the doctors in my area don’t know how to handle athletes and this type of blood clot which is apparently quite rare.
Is it possible that powerlifting may has caused the CVST? I don’t do drugs, drink alcohol, am at a healthy weight. I was scanned for some provoking factors but the doctors have not found any.
Any insight would be appreciated. It has been very difficult to find any information about this online. I suppose my fear is that the valsalva maneuver somehow caused it, but there are so many lifters and none that i know of had this issue.
Thanks! I appreciate your response very much. I was a bit paranoid. I don’t anticipate working out on the prescribed blood thinners will be an issue, though I am aware of other risks with things such as contact sports which was explained by my doctor. It happened a few weeks ago so I am hoping it to begin lifting again tomorrow.