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Radiostatic

2y ago

Concerned about POTS Symptoms

I haven't been diagnosed as of right now but I've been having alot of symptoms that seem like POTS and I keep getting called a hypochondriac and "worrying too much". maybe I am but I wanna know for sure

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Lena2003

2y ago

Even if it's not POTS it's something, your not a hypochondriac and i would fight for a tilt table test 💜
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potsprincess

2y ago

This sounds like pots. Do you have a watch that can track your heart rate? If not I recommend buying a pulse ox. If your heart rate goes up by 30 when you go from a laying down or seated position to a standing position thats pots. You can do an at home "tilt table test." Something that really helped me get my diagnosis was keeping a log of my heart rates and showing my dr. and cardiologist. On top of recording heart rates, also do this test, fill this out and bring it to your doctor: https://potscare.com/wp-content/uploads/PMTTT-Instructions.pdf
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NewYork

2y ago

I hope you get answers soon :)
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NewYork

2y ago

Also make sure to drink a good bit of water. Most people with POTs also take a lot of salt, but I wouldn’t eat more salt until you get a diagnosis because if you don’t have POTs, then it might affect your veins and heart in the long run
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Radiostatic

2y ago

thank you so much
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Nono5

2y ago

You should do a standing test. Measure your heart rate when laying down for 10 minutes and then when standing up for 10 minutes. Bring the results to your doctor. If the change is more than 40 beats per minute or your heart rate get higher than 120 you should definitely tel your doctor. Do the test with someone close
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Radiostatic

2y ago

I will thank you
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NewYork

2y ago

You might want to try compression socks. Even if it turns out that you don’t have POTs, wearing compression socks won’t hurt you
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NewYork

2y ago

Do your feet turn red after standing for a long time
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NewYork

2y ago

Those do sound like POTs symptoms, I would try to see another doctor if you can to see if you can get a diagnosis
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Radiostatic

2y ago

they get red and my veins are more pronounced when I stand for too long
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NewYork

2y ago

What are some of your main symptoms, if you don’t mind me asking
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Radiostatic

2y ago

Dizziness when standing, getting numb limbs all the time, nausea, headaches, chest pain, and joint pain

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