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How can you tell if orthostatic hypotension is Neuro or Non Neuro?
I have orthostatic hypotension, but not every time I stand up. Sometimes I stand up and it goes from 100/70 to 150/100 within 3 minutes. Having a tilt table off in the future, but I would like to understand how you know if it’s from your brain. I also have post meal b/p drop every time I eat. TIA
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I believe it is neurological and circulatory in nature. Have you been diagnosed by a neurologist with small fiber neuropathy (skin punch biopsy)? This can affect the autonomic nervous system and heart/lung/digestive functions.
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/postprandial-hypotension
2. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/eating-can-cause-low-blood-pressure
3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/low-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20355465
4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autonomic-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20369829
5. https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/brain-and-nerves/autonomic-neuropathy.html
6. https://nyulangone.org/conditions/autonomic-disorders/types
7. https://www.froedtert.com/neuroscience/autonomic-disorders
8. https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/dysautonomia/
I know the basics, I am just wondering how one can tell based on the readings we get at home if it’s likely to be from the brain which has a totally different prognosis (MSA). There’s something about the rise of heart rate etc that helps distinguish it, but I’m guessing the significance of that has to be determined through sensitive medical testing. Thanks for your response, I appreciate it. ❤️