Hi,
I am a female in my thirties, and I have had two surgeries for Chiari Malformation since 2009. Since my last surgery, in 2010, I have had some strange symptoms. My heart rate is much faster than it used to be. It usually is around 100 bpm. I get dizzy and have head rushes when I stand or have to bend over and stand back up. I found some information about Dysautonomia and Orthostatic intollerance. It seems to fit, but I don't know how to approach a doctor about it. I have twitches in my right leg, and now my hands. The twitch in my leg has been happening since my surgery, but I did not have the problem before.
Except for the heart rate and twitches, I had some of these symptoms associated with Chiari, but I just seem to be getting worse since my surgery instead of better. Any suggestions? My neuologist is useless. Should I go to a cardiologist?
Thanks,
LRW