Assessment of Antibodies and Inflammatory Markers in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

the physician / PI will conduct a history that may include: demographics Framingham risk factors metabolic diseases inflammatory diseases autoimmune disorders review of medications date of last menstrual period (females) family history of autonomic disorders Onset of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

"the physical exam will include: height weight orthostatic vitals (heart rate and blood pressure), supine and standing for up to 10 minutes.~Beighton Criteria for Join Hypermobility Syndrome Dependent acrocyanosis"

"blood will be drawn for: antibodies regulating cardiovascular function inflammatory markers~no more than 15 ml (1 TBSP) will be drawn."

"The questionnaires will be completed directly online (web-based interface) using a personalized link that will be provided to the subjects after they give their informed consent. These will be created in a REDCap-Survey environment, with the data collected and stored on a password-protected, HIPAA-compliant, secure computer server.~The following questionnaires will be conducted:~RAND-36 Health Thermometer Chalder Fatigue Scale Daily diary of Fatigue Symptoms - Fibromyalgia Pain Detect Questionnaire Orthostatic Grading Scale COMPASS-31"