Posted by fires on July 30, 2004, at 10:32:57
In reply to Re: i'm medically uniniteated » fires, posted by AuntieMel on July 30, 2004, at 8:41:35
> Please - Could you give a brief explanation of the conditions and what the acronyms are? I don't need a full discussion - I can get that from google. But it would help to have a starting point.
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> Thanks
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> MelPOTS = Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and is frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety or other Psych. disorder.
http://www.potsplace.com/pots_an_overview.htm
GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder = bad persistent heartburn, which can cause Barrett's Esophagus, which is a pre-cancerous condition.
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