OneDayAtATime

I am wondering about dysautonomia. Autonomia is the bodies ability to control the autonomic nervous system. Body temperature control is just one of the many fuctions the ANS controls.

The bodies failure to properly maintain body temperature can be indicative of various disorders. It is generally considered a symptom rather than a disorder of and by itself.

The red flag for dysautonomia for me was when you mentioned her playing outside and spiking the temperature out of nowhere. By any chance was it exceptionally warm that day? 85+ degrees?

On warm days, a person with a typical ANS will sweat when they become warm. The blood pressure may lower as well as other autonomic functions that will make the body temperature not elevate.

With a person that has Dysautonomia, their body doesn't have the ability to maintain a normal temperature. They are in a way "cold blooded". The temperature rises, their body temperature rises. Some people, but not all, with body temperature regulation may also have a problem regulating cold.

Does she have any other issues? Regardless of how quirkly they may sound to you, they may be a clue.

For instance, does she complain about bright lights? The ANS is responsible to constrict the pupils when you go outside in bright light. Some people, not all, with Dysautonomia have a problem where their pupils don't constrict so bright lights bother them.

Does she have any issues with dizziness or light headedness when she stands? Again this is a function of the ANS.

Please keep in mind these are by no means the only functions controlled by the ANS. Just a small handfull of examples.

Bec

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