Darlene Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 This morning I woke up, and felt a bit funny. Things looked a little weird, not to bad. I looked in the mirror and my pupils were dilating excessively. Is this a symptom of POTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I actually can't tell in my eyes, as they are soooo dark brown. But, when I get outside my eyes don't seem to adjust to the brightness, so that's what makes me think that they don't constrict like they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targs66 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I seem to remember that there is a test for "adrenal fatigue" that involves checking whether the pupils constrict and stay constricted in response to bright light. If you Google adrenal fatigue test, I think it should come up.However, I believe that adrenal fatigue (like so many other things) is a bit of a quagmire. I've heard some docs discount it entirely (surprise!), while others seem to get real improvemnt by "supporting" their adrenals by taking cortisol. (I tried it; inevitably, the cortisol made me feel absolutely horrific any way I tried it.)I hope you find some answers.Edit: Sigh - I'm adding this after reading some other posts - obviously there are some adrenal experts on here! I hope I didn't sound too idiotic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momdi Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 My son Michael seems to be more uncomfortable than most with the eye drop dilation done at the eye docs. One eye doc seemed very unsurprised about this... said that would be the case with an autonomic condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuliya Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Actually my pupils have been weird lately. One stays much bigger then the other and people have noticed it. The doctor has no clue why and neither do I . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuliya Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Actually my pupils have been weird lately. One stays much bigger then the other and people have noticed it. The doctor has no clue why and neither do I .also I wanted to mention that I am super sensitive to dilation drops. I stay dilated for 2 day and have sever tachycardia from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songcanary Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I just wanted to mention that it happens in the veterinary world as well. An internist I used to work with said that dysautonomia is so hard to diagnose. But it commonly presents with dilated pupils, particularly in cats. Imagine having dys and not even being able to TELL someone how you feel. Not like it matters with most doctors lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 My pupils are always very large. Many people have commented on it, even as far as to ask what drugs I'm on! My pupils do react to light, but not as much as everyone else and it makes bright conditions painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 luliya, now that you mentioned having the eye doctor dilate your pupils dilate with drops, I've always had them dilate while being checked and walk out of the office blinded by the light and definitely need the glasses.But, two years ago, when I had that done at my eye checkup, I remember leaving and not being blinded by the outdoor light. I remember telling my husband that the drops must not have been very strong. Now that I think on it, I think I am just almost always in that drops-in-the-eye state! I spent the first 45 years of my life NEVER wearing sunglasses, sun never bothered me. And since POTS, they have to go on the minute I get in a vehicle. So sensitive to bright light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Since the ANS controls this function, it makes sense that we might have problems. If I get up in the middle of the night in the semi-dark and go down to the fridge - open the fridge door, light hits my eyes, then shut the fridge door, back in the semi-dark - my right eye stays blurry for a few minutes. I wondered if my right eye isn't dialating as quickly as the left. So I guess I have the opposite problem? However, I would think this would be picked up on eye exams and no Dr. has ever mentioned anything. I am very light sensitive though as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddm1960 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Naomi is exactly right, this function is controled by our ANS. Check out YoutTube there's a bunch of crazy videos with over dilation or mixed up dilation. Just one more potsie thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I know people with "adrenal fatigue" and Addison's have talked for years on this issue. As noted, I mention "adrenal fatigue" separately from Addison's because I don't totally buy it, BUT I don't discount it either. I just need to see more research or proof.But, anyway, apparently low cortisol and/or florinef is related to pupils that waiver also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesktr189 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Omg yes!I always feel "funny" and tell my fiance my vision is messed up and notice my pupils are very dialated. It is definently POTS related because it goes away when my POTs is good. It is horrible when I go to see a movie and it takes forever for my eyes to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 You would think with dilated pupils we would have excellent night vision. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm blind as a bat at night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddm1960 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I see much better at night During the day I always wear sun glasses. It wasn't until my POTS diagnosis I found this out, but I've been this way my whole life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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