Razzles Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm new to treating my highs and lows as POTS, so I've been trying to pay closer attention to my heart and other symptoms so I can get a better understanding of my condition. This afternoon, I suddenly felt very hot like my face was burning and my feet were sweaty. I was overcome with nausea and dizziness and my body felt like it was incredibly heavy. One of my pupils was slightly dilated as well. My heart felt like it was pounding in my chest, so when I took my heart rate I was really surprised that it was only around 90 when standing and 77 when reclining. I thought that the high heart rate caused the dizziness etc. I didn't think I would have these symptoms without the high heart rate. Is this typical of POTS? It's possible that I felt bad for another reason, but I'm not sure. This condition is confusing and I'm trying to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi Razzles, welcome to DINET! I'm not sure if you're problem is typical for POTS but wanted to ask if your uneven pupils have been checked by your doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzles Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 He hasn't seen me yet, but I've messaged him through the health portal that he has and he just said "that's weird" lol. I have a few specialist appointments coming up, so I'll bring it up then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Glad someone is checking it out Razzles! Good luck on your appointments, hope you will get some answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBug Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I have had similar experiences. My doc explains that autonomic nervous system disorders are ultimately brain issues. Our autonomic nervous system is in charge of everything you described....temperature regulation, pupil dilation, heart beats, sweating....so it's rather "normal" for those of us with autonomic dysfunction. Pots is just one specific form of this disorder but ultimately it's all in the brain. You might consider looking for a dr who provides brain based therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I have been noticing the same issues. My body is freaking out like my heart rate it high, but my numbers look ok. I plan on talking to my doc about too. Just figured I would let you know that you aren't the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzles Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 It's reassuring that I'm not the only one who has symptoms that may or may not come with a high heart rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 You can definitely still have symptoms when your HR and BP are normal. However, I wonder if your BP was low at the time you experienced these symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 And by the way, I agree with corina. Generally with POTS it would be both pupils dilated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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