pots vs. migraine dysautonomia

[michele333]

I just came back from bringing my son to se Drs Chleminsky in Cleveland. After being told by two other doctors that he has POTS, these doctors are saying he has migraine dysautonommia. Does anyone know the difference? The treatment seems similar but I dont see much information on migraine dysautonomia. Thanks. By the way, he "failed" the sweat test, tilt table test and some breathing tests.

[michele333]

They started my son on Doxepin as well. Hoping it will help his dizziness. He didnt turn orange from the sweat test but he also doesnt lke any heat on him. Thanks for writing!

[CHRISTYDRAKE]

My son also sees both Dr Chelimskys.  They did not tell me he had migraine dysautonomia, but said the migraineous process was probably causing his nausea after having a lot of GI testing done to rule that out.  They believe he is having silent migraines and it is part of his insomnia.

After starting him on Doxepin last October and increasing the dose through out the year he in now sleeping through the night and has made a lot of progress.  We don't go back until January for our next follow up.

Did your son remain orange on his sweat test?  That was an interesting test.  My son remained orange where he has abdominal pain and does not like any heat on him.

Christy