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Dysautonomia body over vasoconstricts in the brain causing reflex bradycardia and light headedness, midodrine makes worse, florinef (fludrocortisone) lowers k. help!
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Comments: You describe a somewhat peculiar constellation of vascular effects, and the medications selected may not be the most appropriate, if your blood pressure does not drop when standing. You need clarification, and would encourage a neurological and cardiological second opinions. Have you had a tilt table test?
Answered 8/8/2015
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