This patient support community is for discussions relating to Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction) including: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), neurocardiogenic syncope, mitral valve prolapse dysautonomia, pure autonomic failure, autonomic instability and others.
Lifestyle Changes & Dysautonomi...
LIFESTYLE CHANGES & DYSAUTONOMIA TRIGGERS
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This page is new as of 8-01-09, and is a work in progress.
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Lifestyle Changes: Some patients respond well to relatively simple lifestyle changes. You can ask your specialist which lifestyle changes are appropriate for you. Other patients may require medication in addition to lifestyle changes.
- Dietary Changes
- Increased Sodium
- Increased Fluids -
- Sports Drinks -
- Gatorade
- Powerade
- Powerade Zero
- Pedialyte
- Sports Drinks -
- Smaller/Frequent Meals
- Less Sugar
- Eating foods of a certain temperature
- Morning Routine
- Take Medication Before Getting Up
- Keep medication by bedside
- Keep fluids by bedside
- Keep compression stockings by bedside
- Keep assistive equipment by bedside -
- Walker
- Wheelchair
- Rise from bed slowly
- Sitting first
- Standing only if feeling well
- Showering
- Use lukewarm/cool water
- Avoid long/hot showers
- Avoid long peroids of standing
- Use lukewarm/cool water
- Take Medication Before Getting Up
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