Guest guest Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hello group, Just a quick note to ask if anyone has had this type of testing: Autonomic testing to diagnose Orthostatic Intolerance and/or Postural Tachychardia syndrome. (A lot of people have had tilt table testing but I am curious about the other tests). I had this done today in Houston, Texas. It went well. It was painless and easy to do. I was diagnoses with Postural Tachychardia syndrome (which had been diagnosed last year by a cardiologist but no followup other than a little Florinef). http://www.nerveandmuscle.org/index.php?option=com_content & view=article & id=23 & It\ emid=38 What does the test feel like? ANS testing is made of four individual tests each measure an aspect of the ANS. All the tests are usually done in one session that lasts less thank 90 minutes. They are non invasion and safe. 1. Sweat Test: For this test, small plastic capsules are attached to the arms and legs. A machine is used to stimulate the sweat glands and measures sweat production. You may feel a slight local burning or tingling during this test. 2. Heart Rate during Deep Breathing (HRDB)Test: This test measures your heart rate variation during deep breathing. You will be asked to breath deeply and steadily in a rate of 6 breaths/minutes guided by a moving green light. 3. Valsalva Test: During this test you blow into a plastic tube for 15 seconds hard enough to produce a pressure of 40mm/Hg as indicated in a hanging watch that you will be asked to watch. This test measures your blood pressure and heart rate response to valsalva maneuver. 4. The Tilt Table Test: After lying on a table for the first part of the test, you will be raised to a nearly upright position. You will be secured to the table so you cannot fall. The test will measure your blood pressure and pulse during different positions. I am being sent for an MRI of my neck since I have stenosis and possibly a blood test checking for an autoimmune issue (not sure which one) as that can cause this disorder. Thanks, Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 How much does the autonomic test cost? Kasia > > > > > > Whilst on the subject of Autonomic Test, just a word of warning, > Caudwell's do not cover for this test, so dont get caught out. > > > > x > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hi Kasia It's £200 at the Breakspear x Autism Treatment From: kjaworowska@...Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:17:38 +0000Subject: Re: Autonomic Testing How much does the autonomic test cost? Kasia > > > > > > Whilst on the subject of Autonomic Test, just a word of warning, > Caudwell's do not cover for this test, so dont get caught out. > > > > x > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Hi Kasia It's £200 at the Breakspear x Autism Treatment From: kjaworowska@...Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:17:38 +0000Subject: Re: Autonomic Testing How much does the autonomic test cost? Kasia > > > > > > Whilst on the subject of Autonomic Test, just a word of warning, > Caudwell's do not cover for this test, so dont get caught out. > > > > x > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 £200 In a message dated 29/03/2012 21:17:45 GMT Daylight Time, kjaworowska@... writes: How much does the autonomic test cost?Kasia> >> > > > Whilst on the subject of Autonomic Test, just a word of warning, > Caudwell's do not cover for this test, so dont get caught out.> > > > x > > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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