Having POTS is annoying

I don't feel good. Every time I stand up to fast I get light headed and dizzy. My heart rate is really high. I'm drinking a liquid IV, sitting in front of a fan and took a pill to help. My head is pounding as well. Hopefully it will calm down in a few minutes.

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4meAndyou · F

When waiting is ALL you can do, then do it ALL. 🤗🤗🤗 I'm sorry. I know you want to be zooming around, but right this minute, think of fun things you will do later on with your tiny tornado!

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@4meAndyou I know it just doesn't feel good when I'm like that. I'm feeling better, the drink and meds helped. I can't wait for tonight. It's going to be fun.

PromiseProtectionProvision · New

I don't know what that is, but sounds awful. Hope you feel better soon..I'll google it.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@PromiseProtectionProvision it's a heart condition that gives you a high heart rate. It happens a lot when I stand up

Levenrack · 46-50, M

Do you get vertigo spells as well? Those are the worst.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Levenrack no thankfully I don't

MommaBear · 26-30, F

It’s so hard especially when doctors refuse to diagnose you with it when you have ALL the symptoms just “add more salt to your diet” uh my heartrate went to 195 just standing up? “It’s normal for young women. Um? No the fuck that’s not!

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@MommaBear yeah it's frustrating. I just stood up and my heart raced and I got so dizzy I almost fell. I do get tired of them saying just drink some electrolytes and wait it out

MommaBear · 26-30, F

@Cigarguy101 they literally caught it on heart monitor but said it’s “normal”

PaisleyHeart · F

Have blood pressure issues?
Do you currently take any bp meds?
Do you monitor your BP daily and have it noted somewhere?

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@PaisleyHeart no my BP is normal. I do check it daily. I take propranolol for my pots issues

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