Wendy C. Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I stumbled across this good article while researching:http://www.ccjm.org/content/77/5/298.fullIt has a lot of great info on orthostatic hypotension, including many of the treatments they recommend. Most of the stuff has been discussed on the forum before in pieces, but this is a good summation. I even learned a few things. In addition to planning on trying abdominal binding, since leg compression isn't enough for me, I tried the quicker drinking of water tip today (rather than continual sipping like I usually do) and it helped several times. I hope this article helps someone else!Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMG Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Informative post. I had not known about ingesting that much sodium- I take about 4g extra a day. Sounds like a lot though-10-20g, doesn't it?Am going to try drinking the cold water fast on my next trip out. I too always sip and have a bottle on hand. Thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks Wendy.Excellent resource.LMG, my dr didn't realize how much 10 g of salt really means until I showed him. Then he told me to ...do my best. My poor stomach is at war with me now. and I'm nowhere near consuming 10 g a day.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy C. Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yes, I was thinking that salt amount was high, too. I take 7-8 salt tabs per day, along with 40oz of Gatorade, salty Cheetos or popcorn for snacks, plus whatever salt is in my meals and I think I am still under 10 grams! I am fortunate that it doesn't tear up my stomach, especially if I take the salt tabs with food.The water guzzling has helped again today. I took my toddler with me to the grocery store and got through it alright, since I drank about 10 ounces before getting out of the car and again when we got back in. I feel it starting to work after 3-5 minutes and it lasts maybe an hour. It is always nice to find something that works, especially something simple and natural! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytuesday Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thanks for sharing. Good information. I never knew about the helpfulness of abdominal binders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy C. Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 You're welcome! Here is another article I read about the 'pressor response' of drinking water, to complement the first article I posted:http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/101/5/504.full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovebug Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have hyperPOTS...wonder how the binder and salt loading would help. I don't need to worry about supine HTN since I drop upon lying down. Ironically, salt helps me feel so much better. I want to start taking salt tablets and possibly potassium but am unsure of doses. Can anyone offer advice on that...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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