Hi Fellow Long Haulers - I am excited to report that I have finally been diagnosed with borderline POTS (rise of HR to 30 beats during a Tilt Table Test). A POTS diagnosis is defined as a HR of over 30 beats during the test. Since I am borderline, my Neurologist decided to treat me for POTS. I have been on "Pyridostigmine (30 mg/2x/day) which enhances sympathetic ganglionic transmission and is given at doses of 30 to 60 mg up to three times daily". I have tons of energy and none of my COVID symptoms. I call it a miracle after 3 miserable years of SOB, dizziness, lack of balance, leaden legs, PEM, blurriness, etc. About 1.5 years ago, a Cardiologist told me I wasn't a candidate for a Tilt Table Test. I could be angry but am now, just thankful. There are side effects to Pyridostigmine but I'll tolerate them given the other positives. I still have lots to learn!!! Feel free to reach out if any of you have questions. You might want to read the following article which came to me the day after I was diagnosed - weird coincidence!! POTS/PEM and long Covid
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