Orthostatic Hypotension

Jul 19, 2012

I had been experiencing blackouts since about 2 months out. This past weekend, it got out of hand. I was blacking out constantly. Monday morning, I actually passed out on my way to the restroom and sprained my thumb in the process. I am stubborn so I went to work and half way thru the day I ended up in the ER. After many many tests and ALOT of blood drawn, they diagnosed me with Orthostatic Hypotension and dehydration. I have always been a big water drinker but apparently my body is not retaining any fluid so I have to start adding salt to my diet. So now I wait to see my PCP and figure out what to do about the Ortho. Hypotension

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