Symptoms – Orthostatic Intolerance

Description

“Orthostatic intolerance is the medical term for problems and symptoms that can occur when people stand up, or try to remain in a standing position for more than a short period of time.

“This is something that affects most people with M.E. to some degree and many doctors would regard it as a key diagnostic feature. For some people, orthostatic intolerance becomes a very disabling part of having this illness.”

Topics discussed in this leaflet include:

• What is orthostatic intolerance?
• Common exacerbating factors
• Symptoms
• Orthostatic or postural hypotension and urinary syncope
• The cause of orthostatic symptoms
• What can a doctor do?
• Treatments and management options
• What to do if you feel faint or dizzy
• Orthostatic research

Telephone Helpline

The ME Association telephone helpline – ME Connect – is available every day of the year, during the hours of 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Please phone: 0344 576 5326 if you have any questions or would simply like to talk to someone who is there to listen.

Please note this leaflet is a download. You can read it on-screen and save to your computer, phone or other device and can attach it to any email you might need to send. But you will need access to a printer if you wish it printed.