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Is florinef (fludrocortisone) 0.05 mg daily bad to be on longterm for pots syndrome? is it better than low dose prednisone? can't keep seem to control w/ just h20&salt

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Better?: I don't understand just "salt and water" as a means of control. If you are only seeing a primary doctor you MUST get an appointment to see an Endocrinology specialist. If you are already seeing the Endocrinologist you must ask for a return visit as soon as possible.

Answered 11/15/2016

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A member asked:

Is florinef (fludrocortisone) 0.05 mg daily bad to be on longterm for pots syndrome? is it better than low dose prednisone? can't keep seem to control w/ just h20&salt

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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