I hate to say too much, because, of course, I'm not a doctor. But, I will say, your symptoms are alarming enough, based on what I have learned so far, to get checked.
Please keep me updated, and take care!
Hi brianne,
Thanks again, I will give them a ring and ask if they do visits to Sydney.
My pots symptoms include dizziness/lightheaded ness upon standing, nausea, palpitations, chest pain, constipation, abdominal pain, tiredness, migraines, low blood pressure, high heart rate if I stand in one spot for longer than 2 mins (not sure about this one).
I often have the sensation of my body being bitten by insects and there's nothing there. I've never told a doctor because they all already think I'm insane...
Thank you again
Yes, that makes sense. POTS is usually secondary, meaning it is caused by or goes along with another illness. I just haven't been able to put all of the pieces of my case together yet
What other symptoms do you have? My legs ache all the time and feel so heavy when I'm going up the stairs. Hate it!
Anyway, here are two doctors in Australia who are familiar with POTS:
Professor Murray Esler
Heart Centre
Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Prahran
Melbourne
Victoria 3181
61 3 9276 3263
Autonomic Laboratory
Dr Chris O'Callaghan
455 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Heidelberg
Victoria 3084
(03) 9496 5197
Most people with POTS have to travel hours and hours away to get proper diagnosis and treatment, as very few doctors recognize or aware of the condition. I drove 4 1/2 hours, which wasn't too, too bad. Hope this helps!
Hi Madame, I am in sydney, Australia. I feel I have all the symptoms, not just what people are telling me. ATM the last week I have a new symptom which is aching pain in my thighs and legs as well as my pelvic region. I don't think all my symptoms, such as this new one, are POTS, I believe it's some other illness causing the POTS if that makes sense.
THANK YOU for your help, I really appreciate it!
Where are you located? I may be able to help you, if you would like the help. Do you feel it's possible you have POTS, or do you just consider it because people have mentioned it? POTS or not, I feel for you. No answers = misery.