orthostatic intolerance

  1. S

    Oral rehydration for low blood volume in orthostatic intolerance - tips?

    Dr Marvin Medows is doing a trial of IV saline vs WHO oral rehydration solution (ORS) in a clinical trial in PWME+OI. He says he has preliminary data that the oral solution may be better than the IV, but it's important that it's a glucose/sodium solution. I've tried electrolyte solutions without...
  2. leela

    IV Fluids for OI--how to Rx?

    Hi all, An out-of-state practitioner has recommended IV fluids for dysautonomia and chronic dehydration but neither she nor my local care provider (who is on board) seem to know how to Rx it so that it can actually be dispensed to me. My labs show very low ADH and high Osmo, so the issue of...
  3. PatJ

    Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Mix

    On another thread @Valentijn recently recommended a commercial electrolyte powder (instead of DIY) to help with OI. The "Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak" she recommended looked good but has too much Vitamin C for me, which leads to fatigue and a general blah feeling. Electromix has been popular...
  4. Gingergrrl

    Poll on the effects of IV saline on ME/CFS symptoms

    This is the first poll I have ever created (and I am technically challenged with these types of things) so am hoping that it worked! I have been posting a lot about IV saline in @jeff_w thread but decided it was time to create my own thread and let him have his back! I also wanted to do a poll...