Okay, so i have POTS. I have finally got one doctor to believe me. I been experiencing symptoms for the past three months. No doctor knew what was wrong with me since all test results came back normal. I for a month knew about POTS just by searching online. It is the only thing that made sense. My heart rate goes up way high when i stand. Today it went up from 102 sitting to 148 standing with in few minutes and it continued to go up until i sat back down. So Pots made sense. All the symptoms i experience seemed to fit in that category. It was hard to get doctors to understand. They blame it on anxiety. If it was then I'd get lightheaded even when im sitting but it only happens when i stand. Anyway, to make things short, someone believed me.
Please suggest ways to cope with POTS, and what seems to improve symptoms?
I know everyone's symptoms vary from one to another, but what worked for you?
I would say that my symptoms are not as sever as other people. I mean, i have days where i cannot walk, and i have days where i can walk for an hour or two. I do feel lightheaded (everyday), but sometimes it is not as bad.
Anything helps with Hot Flashes? I notice i got those quite often. Also my doctor prescribed Propranolol. I am kind of scared to take it.