Title: Dysautonomia Awareness Month

Summary: Recognizes October 2016 as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in Florida.

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WHEREAS, while many forms of dysautonomia are considered rare diseases, such as Multiple System Atrophy and Pure Autonomic Failure, and other forms, such as Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy, Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, are quite common, there is a lack of awareness about these conditions amongst the medical community and the general public, and WHEREAS, symptoms include, but are not limited to, dangerously high tachycardia, syncope, hypotension, vertig o, nerve pain, debilitating fatigue, excessive thirst, gastroparesis, chest pain, migraines, shortness of breath, temperature regulation problems, brain fog and confusion, visual disturbances, weakness, nausea, inability to concentrate, and hypersensitivit yto sensory stimulation, and WHEREAS, more than million people worldwide live with various forms of dysautonomia, and this disease can impact people of all ages, races, and backgrounds, and WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia can be very disabling and can result in physical pain, social isolation, stress on the families of those impacted, and financial hardship, and WHEREAS, increased awareness about dysautonomia can help patients be diagnosed earlier and can help foster support for individuals and families coping with dysautonomia, and WHEREAS, the professional medical community, patients, and family members of individuals who suffer from dysautonomia are working to educate the public about this severe medical condition, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Res olved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That October 2016 is recognized as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in Florida.