hyptotension

Posted By J. A. Beem on February 21, 1999 at 00:45:44:







I am a 44 years old female, dx with progressive remitting MS.  I suffer
from low blood pressure. Laying 86/60, sitting 78/57, standing 63/43
My pulse rate varies from 96 to 107.  My Doctor says that this related
to my MS.  Testing, that I have had extensive blood work up checking
for hypothyoroidism and Echo, have showed normal.  I am currently taking
Florinef 0.1 mg, two tables, twice daily. For my MS, I am taking Avonex.
The Florinef does not seem to benefit my blood pressure results.
Currently, 89/61 laying, 83/58 sitting, 72/48, pluse rate of 92.
I have experienced fainting and black-outs, increase rise in body tempature
and and spasm in extemities before taking medication.  With Florinef I tend
to experience increase fatique, confusion. (temp 99.7), and feeling of
passing out.
Doctor is recommending medication that was recently approved durintg the
last qaurter of 1998.  However, he didn't inform me of the name.
Could you tell me the name, possible side-effects and result of taking this
medication.
I am awaiting approval from my insurance to start taking this new medication.
I was wondering if my condition could be FMS and if so, would this new
medication benefit my hypotension and FMS.
Could you also tell what a tilt table test is.
I eagerly await your response.