Dysautonomia or Symptoms of Mold Exposure?

As more and more research shows the various effects of mold mycotoxins on the human body, many people with dysautonomia are starting to take a second look at where they live and their air quality situation.  It's interesting to note the similarity in symptoms for exposure to black mold, which can include, brain fog, chronic fatigue, weakness, balance issues, peripheral neurological problems like tingling and numbness, headaches, all of which have been seen in various combinations and degrees of severity in patients with dysautonomia or related autonomic disorders.

This shouldn't be a big surprise, since mycotoxins are known to interrupt various cellular mechanisms, and specifically in the mitochondria where the majority of our 'energy' is produced.  And of course, interrupt or inhibit the binding of neurotransmitters (as mycotoxins can also do) and you'll have a variety of symptoms related to malfunctioning nerves. Just Google mold exposure and neurological disorders you'll see a lot of information, including reports from doctors and specialists pointing out that various neurological issues are clearly associated with mold exposure. Of course, dysautonomia is by definition a malfunctioning autonomic nervous system so it certainly makes sense to consider that mold could be the issue causing the dysautonomia symptoms--especially if you live in a water damaged home, or if you know that there is or has been mold in the home or where you work.

Of course, getting clear on whether you've got mold in your home or office will require testing and evaluation, which is easily done with inexpensive test kits. Whether you find that you have mold or not, if you have these types of symptoms (especially neurological) you'll probably want to speak to an autonomic disorder specialist or a combination MD and ND type doctor that will consider the full spectrum of possible causes instead of just prescribing the latest medication to you. And be sure to share your air testing results with them so they can choose the best treatments for you. 

Your best bet for expert autonomic disorder information is to call Dysautonomia-MVP Center LLC in Birmingham, AL.  Dr. Susan Phillips and Dr. Paula Moore are well known nationwide for providing answers when other healthcare providers haven't been able to. Call today for an appointment at 205-286-3200--you'll be glad you did.

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC
Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results
2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
http://www.mvpctr.com
(205) 286-3200

Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Dysautonomia--Is There A Link?

According to Dr. Richard Boles is a clinician and researcher skilled at providing helpful treatments for children and adults suffering from mitochondrial functional disorders such as autism, cyclic vomiting syndrome and depression, there appears to be some kind of link connecting mitochondrial dysfunction and dysautonomia symptoms.

Although dysautonomia is usually not life-threatening, it does affect a person's daily quality of life in a big way, and finding a way mitigate or eliminate this problem has become an ongoing area of study for many physicians. Dysautonomia is known to cause things like heat intolerance, erratic blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, intermittent GI dysfunction and other issues.  Dr. Boles is one of the few physicians specializing in functional disorders as they relate to mitochondrial disease.

The autonomic nervous system (ANS), being that part of the nervous system which reacts to danger, is what is often 'out of whack' with respect to dysautonomia. More specifically, the sympathetic nervous system is that part of the autonomic system which causes us to react to danger, causing a cascade of biological changes preparing us to fight or run away.  What Dr. Boles and other doctors are noticing is that patients with mitochondrial disease or dysfunctioning mitochondria, theirs sympathetic systems work well, but their parasympathetic system operate properly, causing many of those symptoms we see in dysautonomia patients, like heat intolerance, erratic blood pressure, dizziness, etc--all because the parasympathetic nervous system isn't signalling accurately.

Now, what is behing the malfunctioning parasympathetic nervous system or causing the improper mitochondrial functioning is likely to be a variety of things, since it is known that there a variety of biochemical processes happening in the mitochondria that can be affected greatly by environmental toxins, dietary stress, and many other things.

Still, if you are working to get to the bottom of your symptoms and feel better, your best bet is to connect with world-class autonomic disorder doctors such as Dr. Paula Moore and Dr. Susan Phillips at Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC in Birmingham, AL. They have some of the highest rates of success with autonomic disorder patient improvement due to their more than 40 years of combined experience. Call today for an appointment wherever you are-you'll be glad you did!

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC
Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results
2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
http://www.mvpctr.com
(205) 286-3200