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What Causes Extreme Fatigue Along With Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

I am a 47-year-old female with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and aortic root dilation with aortic wall thinning. In the last year, I have had an array of symptoms that have gradually gotten worse. First, I had extreme fatigue. So extreme that I have to sit on a stool by the stove to cook a simple meal. Then, came severe shortness of breath and dizziness when I m up for approximately thirty seconds. Now, I have tachycardia (verified on 30-day Holter) added to this mix.The only relief to this is to bend down, hold my head down, and wait for the symptoms to pass. A nurse in my support group mentioned POTS. My question is this - who d be better to see for diagnosis - a neurologist or a cardiologist? My research lists both. I am located in Eastern North Carolina, USA. Thank you in advance for you time and assistance with this matter.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hi,

I would like to tell you that your BP is on the lower side and might be the reason for dizziness and fatigue. Many factors cause Low BP like heart problem, an endocrine disorder, dehydration, blood loss, medication etc. Cause of symptomatic Low BP should be evaluated to prevent complications.

Kindly get your blood sugar, ECG and an Electrocardiography done and consult with a Cardiologist/Physician for further management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Extreme Fatigue Along With Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

Hi, I would like to tell you that your BP is on the lower side and might be the reason for dizziness and fatigue. Many factors cause Low BP like heart problem, an endocrine disorder, dehydration, blood loss, medication etc. Cause of symptomatic Low BP should be evaluated to prevent complications. Kindly get your blood sugar, ECG and an Electrocardiography done and consult with a Cardiologist/Physician for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon