Is Dysautonomia Life Threatening?

[Chrissy364]

Hello! I'm 17 years old and I have been diagnosed with GAD and Panic Disorder. So I have heart racing, chest pain, and trouble breathing. The thing is, these symptoms rarely go away. ESPECIALLY the heart palpitations. I have hard pounding palpitations 24/7. In the last two months I have had 3 EKGs, 2 chest x-rays, and blood work; all normal. So I don't have another illness, well as far as the doctors say. Even though I still think maybe they missed something. But like I said, I get my symptoms CONSTANTLY. I don't think that's really normal for anxiety suffers; at least for symptoms to be constant. Well, I've talked to a few doctors on this site and they said I might have Dysautonomia. (My doctor waved that right theory away). But I'm curious if maybe I do have Dysautonomia. So I'm wondering, is Dysautonomia life threatening? Also, what are Dysautonomia symptoms?

[halbashes]

There are many different types of Dysautonomia.  The prognosis of the patient is generally dependent upon the type of Dysautonomia the individual is diagnosed with.  Additionally, symptoms of Dysautonomia tend to vary in severity and ease of control between different individuals.

Have you ever had a Tilt Table Test?  Also too, how is your blood pressure?  Many Dysautonomia patients have a tendency toward low blood pressure.  Still other patients may have normal, to high blood pressure with abnormal fluctuations throughout the day.

Diagnosing Dysautonomia:
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Neurological-Disorders/Diagnosing-Dysautonomia/show/827?cid=196

Dysautonomia Specialists:
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Neurological-Disorders/Dysautonomia-Specialists/show/717?cid=196

[Chrissy364]

I also completely forgot to mention something that is probably the most important thing I should have said. Sometimes it is difficult for me to stand or sit up without a back rest. Also, I have lots of trouble eating. I have lost a lot of weight these past two months. I have no appetite and I do not crave sugar lately; even though I love sweets. Also, after I eat a meal, even its a very tiny meal like soup, I get an intense pain in my abdominal region and chest area that feels like someone is pressing on my chest and stomach. It also feels like a brick was placed in my chest and stomach/abdominal area. I can’t breathe and I can’t stand up after this happens. It really hurts and I have to go lay down on the couch. I thought this was important to mention! :)