Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a autonomic neuropathy.
Have you measured your blood pressure lately? A low blood pressure or
orthostatic hypotension could explain this clinical scenario.
I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a chest x ray and some blood lab tests :
-
complete blood count ( for chronic anemia or a chronic infection).
- HbA1C (to identify the mean blood
glucose values of the last 3 months)
- fasting glucose
- kidney and liver function tests
- thyroid hormone levels ( a
thyroid dysfunction could also mimic these symptoms)
-
cortisol plasma levels (to examine the adrenal gland function)
- blood electrolytes
- inflammation tests (PCR, sedimentation rate).
A head up tilt test may be necessary to confirm a possible orthostatic hypotension if suspicions are raised during the physical exam.
Meanwhile I would advise you to take plenty of water and juices and a balanced diabetic diet.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards,
Dr. Iliri