Recommendations For Neurologists In Pittsburgh, Pa Metro Or Tri-State Area

[magentastardust]

Hi everyone!

I am new to the forum. Not new to the dysautonomia/POTS world though as I was officially diagnosed a few years ago and have been suffering for a long time. I am currently trying to figure out the cause of my POTS as my symptoms are progressing. My rheumatologist advised for me to seek out a neurologist who specializes in dysautonomia but couldn't give me any recommendations. I live in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area and was wondering if any of you could give me recommendations? I am willing to travel if you know of any good ones in the tri-state area.

Thanks for your help.

-Dana

[Krissy21]

If you are willing to travel to Cleveland, OH, the Cleveland Clinic has several doctors that specialize in dysautonomia. Dr. Shields is a neurologist that specializes in dysautonomia. I have not seen him personally but I have heard good things about him. I see Dr. Jaeger who is an electrophysiologist that specializes in dysautonomia. I have been pretty happy with him so far. I have had all the autonomic testing done there and have a treatment plan that seems to be helping. I still have some symptoms but no where near as bad as they were a couple months ago and my blood pressure is under control now.

[magentastardust]

Thanks so much! I just made an appointment with Dr. Shields. I pretty much exhausted my resources here. The neurology department at UPMC wanted to refer me to Mayo Clinic and that's just a little too far away for me right now. Hopefully Dr. Shields can help.

[Krissy21]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. I hope he can give you some answers about what's causing your dysautonomia and start some sort of treatment to help you feel better.