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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Oct 11 3:02pm | Replies (14)

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@weiskopffstrong

Hi everyone
I'm just getting home from my appointment. Cardiologist now thinks I have POTS. (POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) although some of my symptoms make sense. I'm really concerned that he hasn't had an EP look at my test. He wasnt even concerned about my numbers or shortness of breathe. He started the conversation by saying I need to start eating 3 meals a day ! I admit I do not have a good relationship with food but I have maintained a weight of 119. I stopped him and told it it's more than that ! He said well then its probably POTS 🤦‍♀️ felt like it was not even thought through. I'm wearing a holster for 48 hours and although annoyed for me asking my cardiologist said I will be scheduled with an EP in the next 2 weeks. In the meantime he will run the test for him. What should I do guys. Is anyone familiar with POTS ?

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Are taking any meds for your heart?

Just my opinion, but your very low resting heart rate is not a simple in office “ off the cuff” diagnosis of POTS. I am not familiar w that condition but read it’s symptoms on Mayo website. You need a new doctor and definitely look for your own electrophysiologist. I rely on multiple reviews and (where they did medical training.. it matters), when researching a doctor. Do your own, don’t rely on your current Dr. if you could go to Mayo Clinic, they have the BEST.

I’m curious - why are you opposed to getting a pacemaker? It sounds like it would help you maintain a normal heart rate.