Yes Ernie; thanks for asking. I am a male who developed dysatuonomia about 15 years ago. I am in my 30's now. I was told that I have the POTS form. I have low blood volume and orthostatic intolerance. I have not been able to work since developing the condition. I am on social security. I try hard, I am not a lazy person. I just have too many symptoms to hold down a job. Life is definately hard. I read that it is mostly women who get this, but I do not know if this is fact or not. Is there one gender or any one race that is more at risk for developing this disorder? I take a beta blocker for my symptoms. It is the one drug that helps me the most. I can't tolerate any stimulants= caffeine, etc. I find Ativan helpful at times as well. Did someone on this site start this board? It is really nice. When did you develope Dysautonomia Ernie? Is POTS a degenerative condition like autonomic neuropathy and are they the same. It is quite confusing. My doctor told me one time that I have autonomic neuropathy , but then he says that I have POTS. It's a little confusing. I had all the autonomic function tests= blood volume studies, tilt, blood work, etc.