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Re: Just live with this?

From: mary
Date: 1/10/01
Time: 4:01:34 PM
Remote Name: 209.240.220.215

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Hi dana/dee, what did they tell you about your symptoms on the tilt table test? Do a search and look up neurocardiogenic syncope and vasodpressor syncope. You will find a lot of information on your symptoms. The interesting thing is your episodes are at rest. Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with position changes. A good cardioligist, ordering the right tests, should be able to help determine what you need to do next. The really good test is wearing a 30 day event monitor. Its an easy test, and if you have an event you just push a botton and it captures your episode on an ECG.You could be tachy and/or brady. during these events. Heart Arrythmias can cause your symptoms. The problem with having this condition, is the danger of injury from falls, car accidents, etc. Most of us who faint on a semi- regular condition have dysautonomia. If you never heard of dysautonomia, do a search and you will be suprized how much info. is out there.

Keep posting. let me know if this helped or confused you.

This web site is not a substitute for a thorough medical evaluation and diagnosis of your vaso-vagal type symptoms.  Medical treatment and diagnosis is the only acceptable initial response to these serious symptoms since they might present from any number of life threatening and treatable illnesses. It is for you and your physician to rule out more serious illnesses; Please don't use this online forum as an alternative to getting responsible medical attention and being under the care of a physician for the duration of any unknown, suspected or dangerous vaso-vagal syndrome symptoms.

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