POTS - postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

I have several autoimmune conditions. Crohns, psoriasis, and P.O.T.S. Last night I experienced a new sensation. My heart was not racing. But I felt like I was having inner tremors with no outer manifestation. I am taking Propanfanole for the condition to lower my heart rate. Everything I did was like aerobic exercise.
I am not real tech savvy. I couldn’t figure out if there is a group for my condition.
I am 75 years old. Unstable walking. Good spirits. Thankful for life. Just wish I could be more active. Need better sleep. This sensation strong enough to keep me awake.

Hi @teddi, discussions about POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) can be found in the Heart Rythym Conditions group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/heart-rhythm-conditions/). I moved your message to this existing discussion that @julianned started
- POTS - postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pots-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome/

I did this so that you can read the previous helpful posts and connect easily with fellow members living with POTS like @tct @faithshouse @jenn54 @gailanne @c130 @jobby99 and others.

Teddi, you mention that the racing heart and inner tremors prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. I wonder if the tips shared in this related discussion might be helpful for you:
- Body vibrations when falling asleep or waking? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/body-vibrations/

To help stabilize yourself, do you use a cane or walker?

Thank you so much for your assistance!

I have been diagnosed with POTS for several years now. Took a while for doctors to agree that what I suspected was actually correct.
Everything I do is at aerobic exercise level, and if I really work hard the heart rate went dangerously high.
My cardiologist prescribed Propafenone. It helped bring down my heart rate. And increased dosage is helping more.
My gait stability is low. I use a cane. I have stools all over the house so I can sit as much as possible.
I wear yoga leggings to provide compression all the time.
I am not shy about using salt.
The only place I can walk normally is in the pool. That’s my preferred choice of exercise.
It’s frustrating that I can’t do all that I want to do but I have learned to pace myself.
Perhaps this is as good as it gets. I am not on any medication for the Crohns. The chemotherapy strength drugs aren’t tolerated. However the Crohns appears to be mostly in remission. Gas and irregular bowel movements come and go but are tolerated. I am fatigued easily.
Is anyone living with this combo? Have you found a way to increase your quality of life?
I find the discussion about vitamins interesting. I have deficient Vitamin D level. Am on prescribed Vitamin D. Perhaps that explains the inner tremors I am experiencing.

Hi all! I was recently diagnosed with POTS (have had symptoms around 2 years). I was prescribed Corlanor (Ivabradine) that controls my heart rate, but I still have symptoms. Aches and pains, not feeling well in general, and the most disturbing one is sense of impending doom.
Does anybody have the same problem? What helped?

Welcome, @romashka. Dealing with continuing symptoms that are a constant reminder of an unresolved health condition can lead to a sense of impending doom as you say. I get that.

I've moved your post about POTS and the symptoms of aches and pains, and general malaise that you contend with to this existing discussion:
- POTS - postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pots-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome/

I did this so you can read previous comments and easily connect with fellow POTS members like @julianned @jenn54 @basslakebabe19 @teddi @tct and many others.

A good to know fact is that people with POTS have a normal life expectancy. The condition doesn’t decrease life expectancy, although it can severely disrupt daily living. @romashka do you feel that you have triggers that make symptoms come or go? What helps?

Yes your meant to stop taking your medication before having the test done, I’m sure it’s about a week before…not certain but I do know it alters the test if your still taking them.

Hello!
Does anyone out there have these symptoms? An inability to stand still in one place for more than a few minutes? If I am forced to remain standing, I get a heavy sensation in my lower body and feel I'm going to fall. As this is happening, my BP and heart rate increase dramatically. I relieve this sensation by walking or sitting. Over the years I've had test after test for heart, brain, vascular issues, but nothing obvious is showing up. No diagnosis and doctors don't seem to know where to go with this. I'm 80, and very active otherwise. This disability is really effecting my quality of life.

That sounds very much like pots syndrome…I have it and they’re the symptoms I get..

It’s debilitating and takes over your life. Not giving you much of a quality of life 😞 the heavy sensation will be the blood pooling and your heart rate is from the adrenaline dumps…your blood pressure rising high too! I’d get referred to a rheumatologist as they’re the best ones to give you a diagnosis like they did me..good luck and take care