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I'm new here & just started a thread about Orthostatic hypertension. First off I am male & have had symptoms since 17 (now 27) & was diagnosed with dysautonima a remarkable TWO weeks ago. Anyway I believe I am unique in that I am pretty sure I exclusively experience drastic spikes in BP instead of drops. Have the majority of additional symptoms associated w/autonomic dysfunction however. Anyway excited to be on this forum where I can hopefully learn to cope w/the intracies of this disorder.
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Hey everyone I'm new to the forum. I am 27 yrs old & have been dealing with symptoms of dysautonima since I was 17 & was only diagnosed a few weeks ago. My situation is unique in 1) I am Male & 2) I experience tachycardia & ELEVATED BP's with prolonged periods of bring upright. Was just curious if there is anyone else here who falls into the same category of autonomic dysfunction as I?
Orthostatic Hypertension??
in Dysautonomia Discussion
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Thanks for the welcome! Have not had catecholamines checked that I am aware of? My 1st visit to the specialist (2 1/2 hrs) from my home resulted in my diagnosis & being placed on 50mg atenolol bid as well as .5 klonopine at night in addition to norvasc I was already taking. Blood work was performed & I have yet to hear results? Know part of that was checking for vitamin D deficiency. My heart rate & BP have improved greatly but other symptoms such as stomach pain, chest discomfort, inability to take a full breath & hearing changes seem more prominent. Have always experienced PVC's but with the beta blocker my rhythm abnormalities seem to bother me a little more? Maybe it's just because I have been so accustomed to "skipped" beats & "flutters" with a HR of 90+ instead of 50-60 range it has been holding in fairly consistently? Anyway HUGE relief to have a diagnosis after all of these years. Just a shame I had to do my own research & make the appointment w/the specialist after thousands in med bills