SaraC628 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi,I have been doing a lot of research and I am pretty sure that I have read that most people with dysautonomia have low sodium levels. I know that part of the recommended treatment is to increase fluids and sodium intake. I was diagnosed with Orthostatic Intolerance after a TTT, however I noticed that all of my blood work shows my sodium levels at the very tip top of normal. I was wondering if anyone else with OI/POTS have high sodium levels? And this blood work was all taken prior to the diagnosis and I was not on any kind of high sodium diet.Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Sara,the sodium levels everyone is referring to are those in a 24 h urine catch, not the sodium in your blood. Have you ever had that kind of test? Of the top of my head, for POTS people the 24 h urine sodium level should be at least 170 mmol/L.Hope this helps.BestAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraC628 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks, Alex! I have not had that test. I knew someone would be able to explain it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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