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Subject: Re: Sed. rates Dear Doctor, I am a 45 year old female with a long history of orthostatic intollerance, or pots depending upon which expert you talk to. I am taking florinef which does lower my heart rates but I still have extreme fatigue and muscle aches from time to time. I have talked to many doctors that somehow think that chronic fatigue syndrome and pots could be one in the same illness, or that pots is the result of chronic fatigue. I recently had two sed rate tests done, one was 25 and the other 22. Do these low rates mean any significant? Also are there any neurological or other disorders that can be associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia? Thanks for all your hard work at this site. Dorothy Dear Dorothy: Sorry to hear about your problems. Sedimentation rate is a test to determine whether there is a slowing of your red blood cells being sedimented in the bottom of a tube. This rate is influenced by infection and autoimmune flair ups. A value that is low or normal, is okay. We only get alittle concerned when the value is high. So, a low or normal value is good. Postural hypotension can be seen in disorders such as adrenal problems, multisystemic atrophy, heart problems etc. Since you have had a long history of this disorder, with probably mutliple test performed, have ruled out these entities. Best of luck and keep well hydrated. Sincerely, CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS |
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