Sweat testing to evaluate autonomic function

RT @Neurdle: Neurdle, August 29, 2023: The quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART) can detect small fiber neuropathy when other ner…

Neurdle, August 29, 2023: The quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART) can detect small fiber neuropathy when other nerve conduction tests are normal. Abnormalities in the autonomic control of sweat glands can be the 1st sign of a problem. https://t

@doctormom63 Sweating abnormally is symptom of ANS dysfunction. Sweat chamber test has one get almost naked and coated w iodine cornstarch. Where you sweat changes starch color to purple. I could only sweat on feet, upper lip, & underwear area. So I s

@smccay88 Please demand a referral to a neurologist who treats autonomic dysfunction. This (link) is the gold standard test if you can access it. In the meantime, contact your county human services office to see what emergency help may be available to you.

@chelseakenna I have EDS, and I don't tolerate heat. In my case, it's due to dysautonomia (the sympathetic nervous system regulates sweating). My sweating is impaired (it's also a known complication of spinal cord injury). I've had a QSART and a SSR test.

@tony_breu @DrLindaDykes Indeed, along with many fun ways to test (https://t.co/usG5nTSgPi)! As for composition in disease, couldn’t find much. https://t.co/Z4VX8PvONm this link takes forever to load but has a useful table.