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joptarts

2y ago

Heart Problems and POTS: Seeking Advice

this might be a long shot but can anyone with POTS help? I've been having heart problems for almost a year now and I'm suspecting POTS but I can't see a cardiologist until I get some insurance things sorted out. my resting heart rate is between 60-65, and I've tried the standing test and it's 79 after standing for 2 minutes and 90 after 10. it regularly gets above 120 while doing regular things like walking around my house, or getting dressed, and I feel very light headed and dizzy a lot. I've fallen in the shower before because my vision went black and when I measured my heart afterwards it was above 170. sometimes it's over 100 for no reason and only sitting or laying down really helps.

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solispin

2y ago

I've been having similar symptoms, and I've been wondering about POTS as well! I'm going to talk to my doctor soon, good luck with your insurance!
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Panda_Rose

2y ago

Sometimes docs prescribe salt tablets for POTS. I had a heart rate under 60 at rest this weekend and 110 upon standing. As soon I took some salt and electrolytes, my heart rate normalized 🙏🏻
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joptarts

2y ago

(Obviously I don't want to self diagnose but hearing from other people with this condition would definitely help!)

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