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A few weeks ago I reported many of the side effects so many of yo...

Posted at 10:42 AM on Jul 26, 2007 by fortuna, #22546
A few weeks ago I reported many of the side effects so many of you have reported on. After several blood tests with my endocronologist, results came back normal. I have now been off Singulair for about five weeks and have noted only one improvement thus far: less headaches (especially after drinking alcohol--that being defined as one or two beers/glasses of wine. I think this has to do with less constriction of blood vessels in the brain). I'm returning to my cardiologist next week. I'm thinking I may have what is called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome which can be described as a periodic low blood pressure disease that causes dizziness, faintness, ect. Many other symptoms of this disease have been mentioned on this site (including Shy-Drager Syndrome which is most scary). Doctors don't really know what brings on Pots but one suspicion is viral/bacterial or drug induced...jury is completely out on this, however). Most notable is a sudden change in bp after stooping and standing up--bp drops, palpitations begin, extreme fatigue generally follows. A table tilt test should help with the diagnosis. Question: Are any of you familiar with Pots and/or have any of you experienced similar symptoms? Thanks. Fortuna
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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 27, 2007 by lindajoy, #920

Hi, Fortuna,

I have POTS--have had it for over two years. For information on it, there's a great website, at www.potsplace.com

Yes, the Tilt Table Test is the way to test for the disorder. There are other tests, then, to take, to show if the autonomic disorder is POTS or some other form of autonomic disorder, such as shy-drager. The website gives descriptions of other autonomic disorders, as well as a forum to talk with many, many POTS patients. The website has been a life-saver for me.

If you'd like to get in touch with me, I'm at the website under Lindajoy. Hope to see you there.

Lindajoy

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