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Hi..what is Pyridostigmine BR?.. what did they find from you having the tilt table test..was it worth it..my insurance would not pay for it..they said it was not medically necessary, but had they done it they may have saved thousands in medical billsand lots of headaches for me. Thanks..kitty2

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I can’t say any more than what the research says as I’m not in the medical field, but it has helped it.

“It’s possible. Doctors may prescribe Mestinon off-label* for conditions such as:
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a sudden increase in heart rate when you stand up that often causes dizziness
orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure when you stand or sit up that may cause dizziness”

Thankfully my insurance did cover the tilt-table test for me. Taking the test, the dr finding an issue and getting treatment has helped quite a bit. But it was only only a part of my issues.

I have heard that there are tilt table tests that can be done in dr offices. Maybe research that and see if that is an option for you. It was a rheumatologist who sent me to a cardiologist requesting tilt table test. My first cardiologist didn’t want to do a tilt table test since I wasn’t actually fainting. Another dr referred me to a cardiologist who has been dealing with long covid patients. He was willing to do the test. Good luck to you.