Experiences with

Orthostatic hypotension

The symptoms of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) and orthostatic hypotension can be very similar. Orthostatic hypotension Is a sudden drop in blood pressure when an individual stands up. You may feel dizzy and lightheaded and may faint.

Nine years since PD diagnosis (13 since first obvious symptoms). Last month I was fighting my way through sepsis shock in the hospital. Concensus seems to be meningitis, but two different hospitals were unable to successfully get a spinal tap. I felt grateful that I didn't seem too much worse for

But Im wondering if it would also help with orthostatic hypotension that he has developed in the last 3 years. Thanks to all who gave us info on the OH, very helpful.

Hello, I had the pvi ablation some 3 weeks ago. Had dizzyness after standing up for 2-3 years i believe (feel like going on 2mad diet routine helped it), but didnt have lower blood pressure on record. Usually it was always 120/60 or 120/70. I thought that the dizzyness was maybe from the heart not working

I do suffer from orthostatic hypotension and constipation as I feel these are all connected via the autonomic nervous system.

But now we’re experiencing orthostatic hypotension, which is basically low blood pressure. He has a loss of appetite that also contribute to his medication. I wanted to take him off the medication and try alternative solution.

I continued to have fainting episodes and was then diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. My heart rate rises by 50bpm upon standing and gradually drops back down, when I am in the shower etc it raises to 160/170bpm. My GP has since put me on a calcium channel blocker for the heart rate..

nOH (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension) Can be caused by rasagilene+rytary) 4. side effect of midodrine (increases when combined with rasagiline) 5. BPPV (a sort of vertigo mentioned by Dr. Bas Bloem) ----- Any experience with Revastigmine for balance?

On Thursday I went very dizzy/confused and started slurring my words, my son thought I was having a stroke, an ambulance was called and I was admitted out on a drip for fluids. 3 diff doctors examined me but couldn’t hear a heart murmur, however I now have pre syncope caused by orthostatic hypotension

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/CP1Zj9apkhvcLww4/ And don't forget to breathe (exercise to lower blood pressure)*: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ndzwqnWjUTZZbMQa/ * if you haven't got lower blood pressure and been diagnosed with Orthostatic Hypotension.

I'm just wondering is this the usual protocol for orthostatic hypotension.?

I have other associated AI conditions such as LS, DC and IC , gastric distress and recently diagnosed with Orthostatic Hypotension but I doubt this thinking vestibular migraine instead.

I have recently been diagnosed with orthostatic Hypotension after experiencing double vision,dizziness & numbness in extremities. my meds were changed as I had been given a drug which lowers my Blood Pressure & I was already on a Beta Blocker which also lowers BP.

He has orthostatic hypotension but this morning it was 117/75. Lasted a few seconds. He doesn’t remember it ! Neurologist thinks it’s due to low BP. Anyone else?? Thx!

I’ve continued being unwell with scans, endoscopy, subsequent bloods and a night in ER revealing only Orthostatic hypotension and high cholesterol. I’m awaiting a colonoscopy however the last abdominal scan showed cause for concern and I’m speaking to GP on Monday.

A trip to ER revealed Orthostatic hypotension. I have other AI conditions, none too debilitating and migraines which are. I’m otherwise ok 5 foot 1 weighing 8 stone 10 pounds. MY QUESTION IS CAN RA CONDITIONS AFFECT THE STOMACH. I have no know allergies and celiac test was negative .

Two weeks ago dizziness which might be due to orthostatic hypotension. Occurred the first time after floor exercises. Seeing the neuro in 10 days time. However, checking through the meds it seems as if the azilect/rasagaline can cause the hypotension.

Telephone consultations have resulted in many blood tests, a gastroscopy, a night in ER revealing Orthostatic hypotension (I’m dubious about this) and some innocuous meds.

My blood pressure was erratic although I was not diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension (can be common in PwP) as I understand it , if blood pressure issues like mine r caused by pd vs. radiation for cancer, they r treated differently, also, there r few doctors that are aware of this issue.

after two recent new episodes of crawling around the house on my hands and knees being unable to stand upright I decided to ring the surgery. No telephone appointment or f2f available so called 111 in desperation. They called back within 4 hours, took lots of detail and said they would report to my