FLORENCE TERRY GRISWOLD. What followings is an excerpt from The Pan American Round Table, Lois Terry Marchbanks, Avon Behren Press, 1983, (pp. 5-11). The history of the Pan American Round Table movement is the saga of the heart and mind of one woman, Florence Terry Griswold. She was born May 29, 1875, near Eagle Pass, Texas.
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Orthostatic hypotension) that could possibly cause Orthostatic hypotension includes: 1  Dysautonomia. 2  Dehydration. 3  Prolonged bed rest.  Addison's 1  disease. Atherosclerosis. 2  Diabetes. Shy-Drager syndrome.  See also underlying causes of hypotension.
Orthostatic hypotension: A temporary lowering of blood pressure, usually related to suddenly standing up. Healthy people may experience orthostatic hypotension if they rise quickly from a seated position, especially after a meal. Orthostatic hypotension occurs most commonly in older people. The change in position causes a temporary reduction in blood flow and therefore a shortage of oxygen to the brain. This leads to lightheadedness, dizziness, and, sometimes, a temporary loss of consciousness.