A g-suit puts pressure on the abdomen and legs to return blood to the heart and brain. Pressure of 40-50 mm Hg can relieve symptoms of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). Pressure of 250 mm Hg or more helps prevent blackouts for fighter pilots experiencing positive G's. A g-suit can be inflated manually and the pressure is easily adjustable. See similar questions...

The research seems promising; I have not found any information that says a g-suit does not work for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). Each person's results with a g-suit will vary because of differences in illness, symptoms, level of disability, expectations, and fit. It is possible that people who are bedbound could at least sit up better with a g-suit. Including a g-suit, there are many ways to treat Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). It may take some trial and error to find what is right for you. See similar questions...

Fighter pilots need a lot of pressure, more than 5 psi, which equals 258 mm Hg. To check blood pressure, the cuff is usually pumped up to 200 mm Hg before releasing the pressure. A good blood pressure reading is below 120/80 mm Hg. By comparison, research on g-suits and MAST (Military/Medical Anti-Shock Trousers) has shown that the pressure required to relieve Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) symptoms is 40-50 mm Hg. See similar questions...

A standard g-suit is like a pair of chaps, with an air bladder that inflates over 5 areas of the body - at the abdomen, the front of each thigh, and the side of each calf - and cut-outs that allow for mobility at the knees and groin. See G-suit Pictures and G-suit Basics for more information. See similar questions...

I wear my g-suit all the time, anytime I am sitting or standing up, even to go out. The only time I do not wear it is when sleeping or bathing. See similar questions...

The label on the g-suit states: Do not iron or dry clean. Plug air inlet port securely. Wash with mild soap and with water not over 120 degrees F. The material of the outer shell of this anti-g garment is an inherent fire resistant material that will not melt or drip and can be laundered without losing its fire resistant properties. No retreatment is necessary. See similar questions...

It helps to understand that under metabolized proteins will create urea and uric acid in the dog’s digestive system, which is the urine ammonia that causes all the problems. G-Whiz works in the digestive system to help metabolize these proteins and reduces he volume of ammonia in the urine that is causing the burn. We have had customers report that they had success with both, but they seemed to like the water best of all. See similar questions...

Research has been done that shows successful use of a g-suit for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). I decided to try it to see if it would work for me, also. It has definitely improved the quality of My Life, and I keep improving. See similar questions...

Although the g-suit is now used in the military for fighter pilots and by NASA astronauts, it was originally invented for medical use. It was first used during surgery in 1903 by the inventor George Crile. The Origin of the Anti-G Suit - A Link Between Clinical Surgery and Aviation Medicine by Dr. Wilfrid H. Brook has more information on the history of the g-suit. See similar questions...

The pages called Wearing the G-suit and Before and After the G-suit provide more information on my experiences with wearing a g-suit. I do know that some treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have worked better for people who have a milder case (more hours of activity in their day). Depending on how much they are affected by Orthostatic Intolerance (OI), possibly a g-suit would give them the boost they need. See similar questions...

When taking the OI test at your doctor's office, be sure to discuss any possible problems with wearing a g-suit (or trying other OI treatments) that are specific to your health. For instance, your doctor may not recommend it, if you have pulmonary edema or congestive heart failure. (2) (These can be reasons not to use MAST trousers.) Also, discuss the possibility of decreased circulation to your legs and feet. See similar questions...

Yes, I wear the g-suit all day, both at home and when I go out. When I started wearing the g-suit in public, I was very self-conscious about it. It felt like everybody was looking at me and I had no idea what they were thinking. It seemed hard to go from a hidden illness to an obvious illness. When I considered not wearing the g-suit out, it was a very easy decision. It was working and I needed it. See similar questions...

I am very happy when people ask me about the g-suit. People very rarely consider that it may be for an illness. Some know it is a g-suit but do not know why I wear it. Others think it is for weight loss, fashion, hiding a puppy, floating, or a knee brace. They usually think it is for something very athletic and depending on the season, guesses include pants for parachuting, rock climbing, horseback riding, rodeo, motorcycling, bicycling, flying, hunting, or skiing. See similar questions...

It has been found in research that with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) blood pressure and circulation seem to be fairly normal while lying down. (That is probably why I feel the closest to "well" when I am lying down.) So I just need the g-suit when I am sitting or standing. See similar questions...

Yes, research by Dr. Phillip A. Low et al. on g-suits has shown that the abdominal bladder is the most important single area of pressure for relieving Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) symptoms. The combination of pressure on the legs and abdomen with a g-suit had an even greater positive effect. See similar questions...

I have not had too many problems with wearing a g-suit, although I have lots of Design Ideas to make wearing a g-suit every day a better experience. There is especially a need for sizing for all body types including children. Color, zipper location, being washable and affordable are also important considerations. See similar questions...

This is a g-suit that fighter pilots wear. I found out after many years of having a chronic illness that one of the problems is that my blood is not circulating properly. The air pressure of the g-suit on my legs and abdomen pushes blood up to my heart and brain and I can be out of bed and feeling better. See similar questions...

Yes, my mom and I wore our g-suits but did not set off the metal detector at the airport. Even though the g-suit did not set off the metal detector, we still had to be hand searched. (It does not hurt when they push on the air bladders.) We try to tell the security guards what the g-suits are and why we need to wear them. I have a prescription slip from my doctor that I carry with me to travel. It says, "Must wear g-suit as medical device." See similar questions...

Acceleration, in physics, corresponds to the force applied to something that causes it to change its position or speed. It is the force you feel when a car accelerates from a stop sign, pushing you back into the car seat (it's a horizontal force). Similarly, when an elevator starts moving, you feel more weight on your legs (it's a vertical force). When a roller coaster car makes a hairpin turn, the acceleration may push you to the side, or up or down. See similar questions...