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September 23, 2007

PAF

Filed under: Dysautonomia — sarah smile :) @ 8:58 AM

Pure Autonomic Failure  Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF) is a degenerative disease of the peripheral nervous system. PAF usually occurs at middle age but can occur at any time.

Symptoms may include:

  • dizziness
  • syncope caused by orthostatic hypotension
  • visual disturbances
  • neck pain
  • chest pain
  • fatigue
  • digestive problems
  • bladder disturbances
  • headaches
  • sexual dysfunction

Symptoms are worse when standing and some can be relieved by lying down some of the time.

 

More Information on PAF Coming Soon

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