Salt and Dysautonomia
There are several nonpharmacological treatments available to help manage symptoms of dysautonomia. One common treatment is an increase in salt intake.
Experienced Dysautonomia Patients
Living with dysautonomia for any length of time means knowing the ups and downs of finding treatments that work as you work with your provider to manage your care.
Tracking Your Symptoms
Dysautonomia patients must be more informed and engaged in managing their health care with their providers. Tracking your symptoms is an important part of this process.
The Undiagnosed Patient
Dysautonomia may be one of the most often overlooked and misdiagnosed conditions of all time, making the goal of getting a correct diagnosis the first battle for the patient and family.
Pediatric Dysautonomias
Pediatric onset of autonomic nervous system disorders is very rare. These are also known as genetic or congenital autonomic nervous system disorders.
Keeping Track of Your Medical Records
As you take charge of your health and partner with your provider to find a treatment plan that works, you’ll want to keep relevant medical records and data together.
Dysautonomias in Patients Ages 50+
In patients 50 years or older, autonomic disorders typically reflect a neurodegenerative disease which means the nerves are gradually losing their ability to work.
The Tilt Table Test
The tilt table test was once considered to be the “gold standard” of diagnosing dysautonomias. This article explains more about the test and what to expect.
What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
In this video Dr. Goldstein compares the classic diagram of the autonomic nervous system with an updated analogy which is easy to understand. He also shows a plasticized human section of autonomic nerves.
