317 St. Francis Dr. Suite 350
Greenville, SC 29601


317 St. Francis Dr.
Suite 350
Greenville, SC 29601
Tel: 1-864-235-1834, Fax: 1-864-235-2486

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dysautonomia

Dysautonomia

Dysautonomia broadly refers to a problem with the autonomic nervous system, or ANS. The ANS is a special portion of the nervous system which is integral in the body’s maintenance of homeostasis, or “steady state”.  The ANS controls functions of the body that occur automatically.  These functions are typically outside the domain of the peripheral and central nervous system.  For example, heart rate, respiratory rate, bowel motility, bladder contractility, pupil size, skin temperature and sweating are all modulated by the ANS.

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dysautonomia

Being Proactive with Fibromyalgia: 6 Other Related Conditions

Proactive with Fibromyalgia

From our previous two blog posts, we have learned that fibromyalgia is difficult condition to live with or to find treatment for. If you’ve been diagnosed, you know better than anyone as to what the pain, aches, frustration and anxiety actually mean.

It can be a challenge explaining your condition to others because they don’t completely understand it, but we do. At times, you may feel a little lost and alone, but at Piedmont Physical Medication and Rehabilitation, we want you to know that there is always hope. We have the treatments available to ease your pain and regain your life back. We also want you to be informed of every facet of your condition. Being proactive with fibromyalgia can save you a lot of trouble and a lot of worry.

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dysautonomia

CRPS, RSD and Fibromyalgia Patients Often Have Dysautonomia

CRPS, RSD and Fibromyalgia patients often suffer from the signs and symptoms of Dysautonomia: abnormal function of the autonomic nervous system.  The autonomic nervous system is responsible for things like control of blood pressure, skin sweating and temperature, weather sensitivity, heart rate, bowel and bladder control, and even breathing.  Most of us don’t think about these things.  We just assume the body will take care of them.  But when it does not life can be difficult. Fortunately most people who have one of these problems do not have all of them.  Also most people with CRPS, RSD and Fibromyalgia usually only have partial difficulty with the dysautonomia problems that they do have.  There are many options to improve quality of life if you have features of Dysautonomia.  Log onto piedmonpmr.com to learn more.

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