POTS

[Dealara]

I really think i have POTS my heart rate won't go down after 10 min standing up, it's always around 120bpm ! What should i do ?

[Aazz]

I also went through a stage of thinking I had pots I also had an elevated heart rate of 120-140 while standing but it has settled down as my anxiety got s little better. Do you get lightheaded and feel like fainting upon standing? My doctor said if I don't then I don't have pots.

[Dealara in reply to Aazz]

But one of the main symptoms of POTS is your rate heart won't go down after 10 min standing, mine never over 130bpm but is always around 120bpm after 10 minutes standing . I'm so scared .

[Aazz in reply to Dealara]

Pots is treatable and not dangerous so you shouldn't be scared as it can be fixed however I'm sure you don't have it. Best to get a test for it then you will know

[Dealara in reply to Aazz]

Yea but some people with pots will end up with the wheelchair my heart rate are vary after 10 min I standing sometimes it's over 120bpm but sometime it's below 120bpm . So i really have no clue, what it is

[aaminaxo in reply to Dealara]

it does sound like POTs but it’s not dangerous. i’ve had it for a bout 5 months. if you go on facebook and type POTS syndrome there are many communities who have helped me so much. lots of tips and stories and advice. your not alone. i exercise every single day, drink tons of water and electrolytes, and take salt. i’m not in a wheelchair and ca still go out and do daily things. i’m taking it slow until i go back to work/school but i know i’ll be able to!

[aaminaxo in reply to aaminaxo]

i get scared to that it’ll get worse. but we can’t think that way. my doctor told me tha if i let it take over my life it will. the mind is a powerful thing. try to be positive and find a specialist so they can help you according to your specific heart rates and symptoms!