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.

While there has been a lot of research that shows the successful use of a g-suit for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI), not many people (doctors and patients) know about it. I hope this website will provide the information needed to lead to greater use of g-suits. I would like to give other people the opportunity to have the improved quality of life that I have experienced. I would not have wanted to miss out on all of the fun things I have gotten to do these last few years.

The length of time is individual. Some people wear it for a few months and their bodies are able to maintain the improvement; I have worn mine for years (since August 2001) and I have continued to improve. I wear the g-suit whenever I am not in bed. It has seemed to help me "catch up" so that taking a bath (without the g-suit on) has been easier than it used to be. I have worn a g-suit since August 2001 with extremely good results. I am no longer bedbound.

Talk with your doctor to find a treatment that is right for you. It may require a combination of therapies. Check prescription and over-the-counter medications for side effect of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). (5) Wear compression garments (g-suit, MAST, elastic support stockings, girdles, abdominal binders). (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Medications may be prescribed that treat low blood volume, treat blood pooling, or raise blood pressure.

How I found out about using a g-suit for Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) is explained on the page My Life and OI.

Yes, there is a simple blood pressure and pulse test for OI that can be performed by a doctor to determine if someone has Orthostatic Intolerance (OI).

There is a lot that other people, including doctors and patients, can do with this information about Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). They can give or take the OI test, find the right treatment, and tell others about Orthostatic Intolerance (OI).

A lot of research has been done on Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). I am sure there is a lot more than I have been able to include on this website. Based on my experience and understanding of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI), I have several Research Ideas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oi! means "hey" and came from a greeting term among the working class of England in the late '60s and soon became our style of music, since it represents the white working class. One of the most legendary bands is Skrewdriver founded by Ian Stuart, the grandfather of all skinheads. By a tragic twist of fate, he died in '93, but his music lives on now & forever and can be pretty much be found anywhere they sell WP CD's & tapes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.