What could be causing my orthostatic hypotension, I am only 16?
The most common cause of orthostatic hypotension is dehydration. The first step in taking care of a person with orthostatic hypotension is to increase their oral intake or via IV fluids and reevaluate whether the orthostatic hypotension persists. Anemia is another possible cause, especially in females due to blood loss with menses. Anemia can be tested for with simple blood tests. The most common cause in a 16 year old female would be iron deficiency anemia and the treatment would be Iron supplementation. There are also some medications that can cause orthostatic hypotension, such as some blood pressure lowering medications. There are many other less common causes for orthostatic hypotension, but they are less likely in someone your age. Abnormalities in the nerves that control blood pressure can lead to orthostatic hypotension and this is referred to as autonomic neuropathy. There are many causes for autonomic neuropathy. The most common cause is diabetes mellitus. It is important to follow up with your doctor to determine the cause in your case. Most likely it is either dehydration or anemia. Good luck.
Is Dysautonomia fatal? I have a friend who has it and I am just a little worried.?
Dysautonomia (autonomic dysfunction) is a broad term that describes any disease or malfunction of the autonomic nervous system. This includes postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), vasovagal syncope, mitral valve prolapse dysautonomia, pure autonomic failure, neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS), neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), autonomic instability and a number of lesser-known disorders such as cerebral salt-wasting syndrome. Dysautonomia is associated with Lyme disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Marfan syndrome for reasons that are not fully understood. The outlook for patients with dysautonomia depends on the particular diagnostic category. There is no way of predicting whether symptoms of dysautonomia will resolve over time, or continue over the entire course of one's lifespan. Some forms of dysautonomia are not life threatening, even if life changing in the form of minor to major limitations in activities of daily living. However patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome or Parkinson's disease have a chronic, progressive, generalized form of dysautonomia in the setting of central nervous system degeneration, leading to a generally poor long-term prognosis. Patients can die from pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, or sudden cardiopulmonary arrest. There is some evidence that dysautonomia may be a factor in SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
What is MSA as mentioned by Michael Fitzjohn along with dementia and Parkinson's?
Multiple system atrophy. It’s related to Parkinson’s disease & Lewy body dementia. All 3 are caused by accumulation of abnormal protein aggregates (amyloids) of alpha synuclein, forming so called Lewy bodies inside neurons or glia. MSA produces movement problems like Parkinson’s, but in addition to death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (causing shuffling gait, tremor, stiffness, etc), neurons involved in controlling the autonomic nervous system are also destroyed, leading to a whole host of abnormalities in blood pressure, digestion, heart rate, bladder & bowel control, & on & on. Multiple system atrophy - Wikipedia It used to be called Shy-Drager syndrome & is a pretty horrible illness.
Can celiac disease cause heart palpitations?
I have celiac and I sometimes have heart palpitations. The heart palpitations aren’t necessarily caused by having celiac, though some people may be affected by celiac this way. A common issue for people with celiac is dysautonomia which causes heart palpitations. Dysautonomia affects the autonomic nervous system and is an umbrella term for POTS, neurocardiogenic syncope, and multiple system atrophy. What you need to know about Dysautonomia and Celiac Disease * Shannon's Grotto
What is the full form of MSA?
MSA stands for Measurement System Analysis.MSA is a statistical tool used to determine if a measurement system is capable or not?It is used to study the measurement system is it able to check the product or not?You can check my full article on MSA: MSA | What is MSA (Measurement System Analysis)?You can understand about below thing from the above linkBasics of MSATerminologies used in MSAWhy MSA is Required?The MSA includes thingsThe Objectives of MSAWhen to Use MSATypes of MSA Study
Has anyone heard of olivopontocerebellar degeneration?
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is a neurodegenerative illness that causes certain brain areas (which may include the olivary nucleus, the pons, and the cerebellum) to shrink.
How do you deal with MSA? My husband has MSA-C.
Prime of Life: A Family's Story (MSA)Michael Fitzjohn's answer to What is MSA?Two forms of MSA, are recognized, according to whether Parkinsonian or cerebellarsymptoms predominateBoth types involve autonomic dysfunction, or dysautonomia. Autonomic symptoms usually appear first, though either motor symptoms or autonomic symptoms may appear first in the Parkinsonian typeI have the Parkinson type of MSA.Get your husband physical therapy. Get your husband pads and briefs. Don’t let your husband define himself as a victim. Keep him involved in anything that challenges his brain.I write here to help others and to keep my brain working as long as possible.Sadly your husband and I will not survive this disease, Some folks with MSA have lived as long as 16 years. I’m in my fourth year with MSA.Learn to live with a new realityTake extra care of yourself. Be kind to him and you. Treat him normally.Press Archives - MSA (multiple system atrophy.org)If you need information I never answered: message me on Facebook or mikefitzjohn1@gmail,com