Lethargic Smiles Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm looking for a printable dysautonomia checklist that is categorized by area (neurological, digestive, vision, endocrine, etc...) I was thinking for chronic issues there could be a check mark and for symptoms that occur only during flares a circle or x or something like that. Does this exist? If not, I'm going to create one myself. I just don't want to recreate the wheel!I found this thread that will be a wonderful start for a checklist: http://forums.dinet.org/index.php?/topic/22986-the-symptoms-we-get-from-pots/?hl=%2Bcheck+%2Blist#entry214500Feel free to give suggestions of symptoms that I should be sure to include that you feel are commonly forgotten. I'd love for this to be useful for people to print out and take to doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Jackie, I don't recall where I got this list from ...sorry I can't give proper credit, but I've modified the original version a lot in my 2 years of POTS.Lightheadedness Fainting or near faintingGeneralized weaknessPalpitationsExtreme fatigueSleep disordersHeadache/migraine/tension headacheMyofascial pain (muscle pain accompanied by trigger points)Neuropathic pain burning or coldness, "pins and needles" numbness ,tingling, or itching sensationsCognitive impairment (brain fog/cog fog)Tremulousness Shortness of breathChest pain and/or discomfortLoss of sweatingExcessive sweating Night sweatsDelayed gastric emptying Bloating after meals NauseaVomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhea Constipation Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)Bladder dysfunction (excessive urination)Pupillary dysfunctionBlurred Vision Tunnel visionDizziness (Vertigo)Tachycardia Exercise intoleranceClamminessAnxietyFlushingPostprandial hypotension (low blood pressure after meals) Blood pooling in limbsIntolerance to heatFeeling cold all overLow blood pressure upon standing Cognitive impairment ( concentration, brain fog, memory and/or word recall)Narrowing of upright pulse pressureCold hands and feet (and often nose)ChillsHigh blood pressureHyperventilation Low back painAching neck and shoulders (coathanger pain)Noise sensitivityLight sensitivity Disequilibrium/ImbalanceArrhythmias (irregular heart beats)Chemical sensitivities (can be very sensitive to medications - may only need small doses)Easily over-stimulatedFeeling full quicklyFeeling "wired"Food allergies/sensitivities (some foods seem to make symptoms worse)HyperreflexiaIrregular menstrual cyclesLoss of appetiteLoss of sex driveMuscle aches Joint painsSwollen nodules/lymph nodesPolydipsia (excessive thirst)Weight loss or gainFeeling detached from surroundingsRestless leg syndromeUnsteady gaitJaw Pain / Tension (lower face numbness)Slurred speech and misplaced wordsPopping in joints Electrical surging sensationsMuscle twitchesHope this helps,Alex Edited June 20, 2013 by alex74alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethargic Smiles Posted June 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wow! It's wonderful, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I would add: ringing in ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinner Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 would anyone add sudden onset of other chronic conditions such as food allergies, leaky gut,extreme reactions to excitotoxins such as msg, aspartame, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethargic Smiles Posted June 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks for the ideas. I'm wanting to get this done before I go for 2 weeks of intense biofeedback treatment (POTS Treatment Center) July 20. I think it could really help me notice improvements I may otherwise overlook. When I get it done, I will post a link. In the meantime, keep the ideas coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Wow! Amazing how many symptoms related to this and includes many of my ME ones, too, so makes me wonder if they are one and the same! Thanks so much for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherberry223 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Love this! I wish it were more current.... the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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