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A member asked:

Diagnosed w/pots syndrome. feel much better on florinef (fludrocortisone) & beta bloceker. explain why doc wants me to stop all meds & get catecholamine test.necessary?

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Rule out: He/She wants to rule out a pheochromocytoma, a very rare catecholamine producing tumor.

Dr Gergits agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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