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neurally mediated syncope :(
I've lived with neurally mediated syncope for many years now. I'm nearly 20 and it started when I was 12. I'm really needing an opinion on what to do. I AM about to go back to my heart doctor to look at different treatments because the use of a beta blocker w/ an antidepressant combo treatment didn't make any difference a few years ago. I want to know what kind of sure treatments there are as I really can't live like this. My symptoms include, lightheaded all the time, headaches, hot flashes, sweats, chills, severe migraines, ringing in the ears, hard beating heart, fogginess of mind, panic, anxiety... PLEASE HELP!!
is there any real doctors on here to answers questions fully for you?? You guys haven't answered any of my questions. I just want other opinions, so I don't have to drive around to 80 different doctors, getting opinions...
The pacemaker response was an attempt at a "joke."
My dad has had a pacemaker for years and I do know that it was placed because of a slow heartbeat. I don't think you could "convince" your doctor to give you one. A responsible doctor will insert one IF you need one.
Typically, health insurance will consider payment on pacemakers.
As for whether alcohol plays a role, it would be pretty easy to find out....Try going without and see if you notice a differnce. Have you seen a cardiologist? What have they ruled out?
My dad has had a pacemaker for years and I do know that it was placed because of a slow heartbeat. I don't think you could "convince" your doctor to give you one. A responsible doctor will insert one IF you need one.
Typically, health insurance will consider payment on pacemakers.
As for whether alcohol plays a role, it would be pretty easy to find out....Try going without and see if you notice a differnce. Have you seen a cardiologist? What have they ruled out?
are you serious or kidding? How easy would it be to get a doctor to get you one and how much do you pay? does insurance cover any of it.
Also i had another question. How does alcohol affect this syncope stuff because I drink often. Also, it seems like if i lay down and read, i get the lightheadedness more and when I'm moving about, I get the hot flashes... Any ideas? And does anybody know if this condition is life threatening or does damage to the heart over time and decrease life expectancy? Thanks.
Also i had another question. How does alcohol affect this syncope stuff because I drink often. Also, it seems like if i lay down and read, i get the lightheadedness more and when I'm moving about, I get the hot flashes... Any ideas? And does anybody know if this condition is life threatening or does damage to the heart over time and decrease life expectancy? Thanks.
Absolutely.......get one....they are great for hot flashes, headaches, chills, sweats, migraines, ringing in the ears and panic. Everyone should have one.
I'm pretty sure it's presyncope, I never actually pass out, but I always feel on the verge. Actually, for this last year, it's been more hot flashes and cold chills and headaches rather than lightheadedness... none better than the other.
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