bellaluna Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I had an appointment with a cardiologist today. He's got an impeccable reputation in this area and people really, really like him. We discussed my symptoms and the problems that I've been having and guess what?I HAVE POTS!Ok, call me crazy for being so excited about that, but it feels SO good to FINALLY have my illness recognized for what it is, and not be told that I'm just depressed or that it's all in my head. I was grinning from ear to ear when he said it, which took him by surprise a little. When I explained all I've been through in the past 6-8 months and that I had suspected this all along, and that I felt somehow validated to finally hear a medical professional agree with my assessment of what was going on with me, he understood. So from here nothing really changes. He's keeping me on the same meds, since they seem to be helping, and basically at this point he said it is just about trying to learn to live with it, which is what I've been doing for months. I feel like I've slayed the dragon though! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi,Congradulation on finally getting validated. I hope you sleep well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Congratulations - sorry you have got POTS but it is good to hear a doctor confirm what you have known yourself for a long time. Having something in writting in your medical records is your proof that you are not mad!Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Mary,Congratulations! It's always good to have our illnesses "officially" validated. Even if nothing changes, it helps just to have an official diagnosis and know for sure what you're dealing with.Keep on keeping on!Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Amazing how being told we are sick can be so joyful in a perverse way. Sometimes it's just all about validation, sweetie! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 You're definitely not crazy for being happy about that. Congrats on finally having a diagnosis!Meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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