neurally mediated syncope :(

[andrewSyncope:(]

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!!

[FLBrat]

dont be "about to go back to the doctor" if you have these concerns.  Go to her/him and ask for multiple recommendations and then study them before choosing.  (hey guys, notice I put HER first!)

[va_tony]

Have you been to the potsplace.org web site.? They have quite a bit of info on Neurocardiogenic Syncope (NCS), also called neurally mediated syncope or vasovagal syncope.  They outline a wide range of treatments.  You can perhaps use that as a starting point to find out more info on each.

Has your cardiologist diagnosed your condition as being neuraly mediated syncope?

[Momto3]

Do you have actual syncope?  Do you have pre-syncope?  If you are passing out, maybe the doctor will be able to suggest a different medication.