My BP is normal (between 106/60 to 120/70).
I did have a long a long discussion with the endo on the potassium. I had an incident of low potassium (3.1) several years ago with paralysis. He is worried about Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (rare). I got my chart from the ER and it looks like I had an enteritis type thing, with abd. pain, diarrhea and a high WBC count.
Once he sees this chart, we will decide what to do. I am also going to talk to him about raising the dose of my thyroid medication because when I started it back in September, the dizziness improved some.
I have a medical background (microbiologist at Quest Diagnostics), so I get all the medical stuff the doctors are discussing. I'm glad I do, otherwise, it would be difficult to put the pieces together!
Thanks again for the suggestions!
How is your blood pressure? If your blood pressure tends to be on the high side, then I would suggest seeing a Cardiologist first. He/She may have some other insight in your condition.
If your blood pressure is normally low though, then you may want to just give Florinef a try. Be careful of lowered potassium.
I'm not at all a doctor though, just a dysautonomia patient. I wish you much luck, and I hope you feel better soon!
Thanks for your input.
My allergist was the first doctor to suggest POTS due to the tachycardia.
I saw 2 neurologists at Hopkins who said I had Migraine Associated Vertigo.
I was misdiagnosed with Meneire's Disease for 14 years.
The neuro I saw last June dismissed the Dysautonomia possibility.
The endo I see now does think it is possible.
Do I bother with an expensive Tilt Table Test with a cardiologist or just try the Florinef?
I may just try the drug first under the endo's supervision.
Thanks again!
I don't have hypothyroidism, but the symptoms you describe do sound a lot like POTS. I hope the Fludrocortisone/Florinef helps to ease your symptoms.
If you still experience these symptoms, you may want to visit a specialist. Cardiologists, and Neurologists will likely be the most helpful. Good luck!