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Potential pots or orthostatic hypotension?

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Anonymousxo · 27/11/2021 11:56

So I'll start from the beginning, from august this year I've had everyday symptoms such as nearly fainting and palpitations was originally referred to ENT but then one doctor I spoke to said refer for a 24 holter monitor, I had fast spikes during this monitor reaching highest of 140.
Now I got myself a Fitbit to track this and see what's going on, I went to the shop yesterday and when I was stood in the que my heart rate was 122...I did an active stand test and I started at 63bpm and went up to 108 and stayed stable around the 90's to 100 mark, I believe that would be an increase of 30bpm however I could only do 6 mins as my symptoms were horrible.
I'm really hopeful for a diagnosis as I suffer with these symptoms everyday and just want to be told ok it's this and we can do this to help etc....
What does everyone think? I never go a day without my symptoms.
I will also add I have been referred to cardio but it's a case of waiting for my appointment to come through to then most likely be referred for a TTT.

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Anonymousxo · 27/11/2021 12:13

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MissSmiley · 27/11/2021 13:47

My son was diagnosed with pots this year, it does sound like it might be that, he was prescribed salt tablets which have helped

Anonymousxo · 27/11/2021 16:08

Thank you - I'm aware it could also be a blood pressure problem too, just want my appointment and tests so I can know already :(

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