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ASD
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ASD
by lori, Aug 31, 1999 12:00AM
When I was 16 I was told that I had ASD but they did not do anything about it if you were not having problems. I got dizzy sometimes but as a teenager it did not bother me.
Years later I had a child female born with ASD also. They now fix the problem when they are around 3yrs old. She is now 14 and very healthy.
My problem is that I become dizzy at times and with change of position and I am very very tired all the time even when I have slept for 10 hours. lately I have been having my heart start racing and my pulse is 100 to 120 this can happen with minimal exertion or wake me up. My b/p usually runs low 104/60 and is faint. Can the dizzy spells and being so tired be caused by ASD?
Years later I had a child female born with ASD also. They now fix the problem when they are around 3yrs old. She is now 14 and very healthy.
My problem is that I become dizzy at times and with change of position and I am very very tired all the time even when I have slept for 10 hours. lately I have been having my heart start racing and my pulse is 100 to 120 this can happen with minimal exertion or wake me up. My b/p usually runs low 104/60 and is faint. Can the dizzy spells and being so tired be caused by ASD?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Sep 07, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Lori
Many of the symptoms you describe could be due to an ASD. You should have this re-evaluated. ASDs can be repaired successfully in adults also.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.
Many of the symptoms you describe could be due to an ASD. You should have this re-evaluated. ASDs can be repaired successfully in adults also.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck.
