12 years later and 5 drs

And I finally have a diagnosis!!!!!!!
It wasn't in my head, I wasn't faking, I wasn't overdramatic..... FINALLY
I have POTS
(Heart rate wigs when I change from sit to stand) meds and reworking some of my service dogs tasks.

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ninalanyon · 61-69, T

For those, like me, who don't know what POTS stands for:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/
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Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)

Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is an abnormal increase in heart rate that occurs after sitting up or standing. Some typical symptoms include dizziness and fainting.

It's sometimes known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

PoTS affects a range of people but is most common in girls and women aged 15 to 50.

Some people have mild symptoms, while others find the condition affects their quality of life. PoTS often improves gradually over time, and there are some medicines and self-care measures that can help.
What happens in PoTS

Normally when you sit up or stand, gravity pulls some of your blood down to your belly area, hands and feet.

In response, your blood vessels quickly narrow and your heart rate increases slightly to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain, and prevent blood pressure dropping.

This is all done without needing to think about it, by the autonomic nervous system – the nervous system in charge of automatic body functions.

In PoTS, the autonomic nervous system does not work properly. There's a drop in blood supply to the heart and brain when you become upright and the heart races to compensate for this.
Symptoms of PoTS[/quote]

MellyMel22 · F

[i][c=BF0080]I think that’s common w/my genetic spinal thing. I’ve seen many people on support groups talking about it. I hope they can help you w/whatever issues you’ve been dealing with. [/c][/i]