Leigh8 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstraci Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I saw one and it turned out not very helpful for me. He did cortisol testing and that was about it. Nothing became of it and he said he couldn't help me any further. I hope you have good luck with yours! I know they look for many things such as the cortisol, adrenal function, thyroid, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I saw an endocrinologist while awaiting for the confirmation of my POTS diagnosis.He tested my thyroid hormones - blood work, my adrenal glands - blood and urine analysis and an abdo/pelvic CT scan, my cortisol levels - blood work and a cortrosyn stimulation test (blood test as well), renin, aldosterone blood work, plasma free metanephrines (again blood work) but it all checked out fine.My specialist explained the reasoning behind that: he wanted to rule out a pheochromocytoma, thyroid disfunction, adrenal insufficiency, hormonal problems - in general disorders that might present with symptoms similar to POTS.Are you possibly on any meds that might contribute to the lightheadedness?Good luck with your appointment.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Soskis Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I don't know why you would need to see an endocrinologist unless there was something on your blood work that suggested a possible endocrine disorder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh8 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeSprings Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I've seen a few endocrinologist and they looked for the same things mentioned above by Alex. All was normal. My approach has been to look for everything and anything that can possibly cause these symptoms. I think it's worth being evaluated. At the very least, you'll know what it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Soskis Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Doctors are so specialized now that maybe your MD is just covering all the bases - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppylove Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have my first appointment with one in two weeks. I'm hoping it will help me to find out the cause of my POTS, and hopefully then they will know how to treat me more efficiently. Good luck- I hope your appointment goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh8 Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.