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Originally Posted by en bloc
It can definitely become life threatening. I had to have a pacemaker implanted 11 years ago because of it. I also have times where my BP can get a low as 58/46 just from standing up (this is WITH medication). It can be a debilitating condition, but also includes just some annoying problems with temperature regulation, difficulty urinating, balance, heat intolerance, etc.
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How low was your heart rate before the pacemaker? Could you elevate your heart rate with exercise? I've heard with autonomic issues some folks can't get their heart rate up.