Orthrostatic hypotension syncope

[xmelax35]

I am again not sure if I posted this in the correct forum but here I go again: I now know pretty much what it is that I have: Orthrostatic hypotension.  I believe that is what I have.  I have pretty bad tachycardia and sometimes the sinus bradycardia/ heart palps.  I have been to see the cardiologist. I am about to see a specialist.  My cardiologist by the way is a wonderful person! He is sooo nice and I think he has done a wonderful job in trying to help me.  At least he doesn't put me on the back burner :)

Anyway, I wondered how dangerous this can be and if it can lead to anything? I mean the next time I have a reeeeaaalllly bad episode (I don't go for normal ones I inccur, the ones I am used to), but should I take it serious and go to the ER? or should I just let it go and let it pass?  Is this bad on the heart?  I was just wondering in the meantime before I go to the specialist.

Thanks ahead of time :)

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How a re you? There are  ways to reduce or eliminate symptoms for orthostatic hypotension. You should not sit or stand up rapidly or remain standing still for long periods.  Wearing fitted elastic stockings up to the waist may help reduce pooling of blood in the leg veins. DRinking plenty of fluids with no alcohol also helps. There are also medications or hormones  that can increase blood volume. I hope this helps. Take care and best regards.

[xmelax35]

Thanks.  I had wondered because I get the palps and I sometimes get pain in my chest and arm as if I am getting a heart attack.  Also I always have tremendous leg pain.  Where when I have the leg pain I am stretching my legs out and moving them about like tightening them because I always hope the pain will relieve.  I know it is not rls...it is just pain I get constantly.  I don't feel the need to move my legs.  I have so many symptoms.  I am always tired and of course I have other pain from my chiari and related stuff.  I will tell ya I feel like I am 100 if that is how one feels at that age.  I shouldn't feel this way! Also I have a few other things that have been put on the back burner (other things) they keep ignoring but it has nothing to do with heart issues. :(

[eejones99]

Hi there.  For me the biggest threat from orthostatic hypotension is the risk of injury from falling when I pass out.  I'm 50 years old.  I have fallen twice in the past year.  I don't believe the condition itself is life threatening but ask your doc to be sure.