What are some treatment choices for dysautonomia? This, along with HPA dysfunction and immune dysregulation, seems to be central features in many patients with CFS.
I use to have orthostatic intolerance, but that has pretty much gone with daily hydrocortisone usage. I do, however, still have many lingering symptoms of what seems like a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system. I have poor regulation of body temperature and feel hot when others feel fine or cold. I also have poor regulation of blood glucose (regardless of HC supplementation). In the past, when I experienced feelings of low blood sugars, my body would respond by raising it and I would feel fine. Now, however, it's like the body is unable to raise the blood sugar properly (at least until a point until my body feels good), and I have to eat carbs in order to reduce symptoms of neuroglycopenia.
A search on the internet revealed that there are many causes of dysautonomia. But it seems extremely hard to pinpoint what might exactly be the cause. I have an ANA titer of 1:40(+), perhaps this is meaningful but most doctors don't see that as something to treat.
Thanks
I use to have orthostatic intolerance, but that has pretty much gone with daily hydrocortisone usage. I do, however, still have many lingering symptoms of what seems like a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system. I have poor regulation of body temperature and feel hot when others feel fine or cold. I also have poor regulation of blood glucose (regardless of HC supplementation). In the past, when I experienced feelings of low blood sugars, my body would respond by raising it and I would feel fine. Now, however, it's like the body is unable to raise the blood sugar properly (at least until a point until my body feels good), and I have to eat carbs in order to reduce symptoms of neuroglycopenia.
A search on the internet revealed that there are many causes of dysautonomia. But it seems extremely hard to pinpoint what might exactly be the cause. I have an ANA titer of 1:40(+), perhaps this is meaningful but most doctors don't see that as something to treat.
Thanks