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<blockquote data-quote="Adele99" data-source="post: 592831" data-attributes="member: 47601"><p>I've had orthostatic hypotension for several years and various other form of Autonomic nerve damage. These horrible support socks, stockings can help, as can raising the head of your bed several inches off the floor. When standing up I have to do it very slowly then stay in that position for a minute or 2 before moving, or can fall over. As said its little researched and doctors aren't that familiar with dealing with it. When getting up after lying down, you need to raise yourself slowly in stages, until you're sitting. Then sit at the end of your bed for several minutes before attempting to stand up. Doing this so slowly allows time for your nervous system to adjust instead of dropping like a stone. Try to avoid bending etc, and sudden positional changes. </p><p></p><p>Also affects me about 45 minutes after eating, made worse in my case because I've been anaemic for years. Have they checked your Haemoglobin levels as even slight reductions in normal which they tend to dismiss or think are acceptable can make this problem so much worse. I used to wonder why I'd pass out after eating a meal, or have a racing heartbeat and feeling ill or dizzy after a sandwich. This is caused by something to do with blood flow being redirected to stomach, the neurologist I think called it Dump syndrome? Caffeine or strong coffe can help if you're affected ini this way, as can walking about . As can reducing portion size , particularly carbohydrates. Sometimes the only thing to do is lie flat for an hour after eating. </p><p></p><p>You also need to be careful in the shower or bath, and not let the place get too hot with steam or have the water too warm, as this can set it off as well. </p><p></p><p>My cardiac, carotid and leg arteries are all blocked up to, which Together with the anemia think makes this problem worse with blood flow etc. things like overheating, even a simple upset stomach can leave me flat out on the floor, as the nerves controlling the cardiovascular system can't properly compensate in adjusting heart rate and blood pressure to meet changing demands. </p><p></p><p>The medication you've been given can help, if it doesn't there's others you can try, or even combinations which can help. Keep at them until you get something which gives you some improvement. My GP wasn't very helpful of how horrible this can be to live with until he went on a course which explained in detail the effects of Auto nerve damage on daily living. </p><p></p><p> You can also help yourself a great deal by trying to keep your blood sugar levels as tight as possible to prevent further deterioration. With the right treatment and changes you yourself can make, it will hopefully improve to a level you can accommodate or deal with. </p><p></p><p>Hope things improve soon for you. Take care</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Adele99, post: 592831, member: 47601"] I've had orthostatic hypotension for several years and various other form of Autonomic nerve damage. These horrible support socks, stockings can help, as can raising the head of your bed several inches off the floor. When standing up I have to do it very slowly then stay in that position for a minute or 2 before moving, or can fall over. As said its little researched and doctors aren't that familiar with dealing with it. When getting up after lying down, you need to raise yourself slowly in stages, until you're sitting. Then sit at the end of your bed for several minutes before attempting to stand up. Doing this so slowly allows time for your nervous system to adjust instead of dropping like a stone. Try to avoid bending etc, and sudden positional changes. Also affects me about 45 minutes after eating, made worse in my case because I've been anaemic for years. Have they checked your Haemoglobin levels as even slight reductions in normal which they tend to dismiss or think are acceptable can make this problem so much worse. I used to wonder why I'd pass out after eating a meal, or have a racing heartbeat and feeling ill or dizzy after a sandwich. This is caused by something to do with blood flow being redirected to stomach, the neurologist I think called it Dump syndrome? Caffeine or strong coffe can help if you're affected ini this way, as can walking about . As can reducing portion size , particularly carbohydrates. Sometimes the only thing to do is lie flat for an hour after eating. You also need to be careful in the shower or bath, and not let the place get too hot with steam or have the water too warm, as this can set it off as well. My cardiac, carotid and leg arteries are all blocked up to, which Together with the anemia think makes this problem worse with blood flow etc. things like overheating, even a simple upset stomach can leave me flat out on the floor, as the nerves controlling the cardiovascular system can't properly compensate in adjusting heart rate and blood pressure to meet changing demands. The medication you've been given can help, if it doesn't there's others you can try, or even combinations which can help. Keep at them until you get something which gives you some improvement. My GP wasn't very helpful of how horrible this can be to live with until he went on a course which explained in detail the effects of Auto nerve damage on daily living. You can also help yourself a great deal by trying to keep your blood sugar levels as tight as possible to prevent further deterioration. With the right treatment and changes you yourself can make, it will hopefully improve to a level you can accommodate or deal with. Hope things improve soon for you. Take care [/QUOTE]
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