I have not been given an official disgnosis yet. Last year a GI doctor described my stomach issues as being dysautonomic. Over the past year, the issues have gotten worse. Now I have all the symptoms of IBS with the brain fog, lethargy, stomach issues, dizziness, tremors and weakness, but they've become much more pronounced but we can find nothing physically wrong. After a bout of antibiotics a few months ago, I developed hypoglycemic symptoms and severe tremors brought on by any kind of physical exertion. Even vacuuming can cause them. I was recently diagnosed with Rapid Gastric Emptying. My endocrinologist figured out my dizziness is likely caused by rapid changes in my blood pressure. Since the antibiotics, there are times where bending over, standing up from sitting or just walking up steps will make me light headed and dizzy. I'm pretty sure this has developed into POTS. And it gets worse every time I'm prescribed antibiotics. I'm trying to find a physician in Los Angeles covered by my insurance who believes in dysautonomia and POTS. There are a few people here but I have to work my way through the system before my insurance will cover them. My primary physician agreed to refer me to Dr. Friska Yango. I'd read about her on line and figured it would be a good place to start. I'm currently on disability. It began as a stress and anxiety leave and was just extended. Now with the possibility of POTS, I'm very nervous that it may be longer term. I do not want that. The career I've had for the last 20+ years is very stressful. There is no way I can go back to work doing what I've been doing. At least not yet. I've begun looking into graduate schools as a way to change my career and reduce that stress. I'm trying to maintain a good attitude but it's difficult. Four years ago I was a semi-professional dancer. I had to stop that because of tremors and weakness in the legs. Then I had to give up swimming. I got into biking and loved it and was doing well until the antibiotics. Now I can't even think of getting onto my bike. Within moments of starting a ride I have pronounced full body shakes. Some days walking up the stairs to my apartment is enough to make me lightheaded. The loss of the dance is the thing that tortures me. I loved it and was pretty good for someone who wasn't a full-time dancer. Having to stop that hurts. I would love to be able to go back to class some day and take a barre without feeling like my legs were going to turn to jelly under me after only a few moments. I miss that one the most. It's been a long road. It started almost 9 years ago as dizzy spells after anitbiotics for a severe sinus infection. Over the years it's become worse and worse, impacting the quality of my work, effecting most decisions I make on a daily basis. The idea of finally having a tangible diagnosis is wonderful because now I might have something solid to work with. The idea of this diagnosis is not appealing. I refuse to give in to this. I keep my bike sitting in the hallway to remind me that I will one day (soon I hope) get back on it again. That's me. That's my story. Hoping this site can give me some guidance in how to cope with this and eventually heal. Ed