What is pure autonomic failure?
Pure autonomic failure affects the autonomic nervous system which controls involuntary actions, including breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate. This usually presents in the middle to late life and prognosis is usually benign if the symptoms are treated.
How do members experience pure autonomic failure?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pure autonomic failure*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Dizziness with hypotension upon standing
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pure autonomic failure*
Who has pure autonomic failure on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 35 |