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Beta Blockers have been my friend...that is for sure. I am going in for an EP study and possible ablation on Monday so they want me off all beta blockers for a few days before hand. I forgot how awful I feel off beta blockers.

no fun! And I am severly debilitated off beta blockers..Can't do anything.

So I just wanted to complain for a minute..there it is..

Happy New Year All!!!

Erika

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Complain away, then have a hug (((((Erika)))))!

I remember having to come off beta-blockers before autonomic testing 2 years ago. I discovered that the best thing to do was nothing (and drink lots of water). Just rest as much as you can before the EP study +/- ablation.

Good luck,

Flop

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I hear you! Good luck with your EP study and possible ablation.

I'm trying to decide about doing allergy treatments with the same dilemma. The dr. says I have to stop the Beta Blockers for 24 hours around the time I'd get the shots for allergies. It looks like from what some of the info on-line says that POTS people do better sometimes if they get their allergies treated, but the idea of feeling lousy for 24 hours 1-2 days a week while undergoing the allergy treatments, makes me wonder if it'd really be worth it.

Hope you can hang in there while you're weaning off!

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Not taking BBs and getting stuck with allergy shots bites! I remember why I take them at least 26 hours every week. That first day stinks, but the next morning is really hard! I feel for you! Coming off is bad enough, but the anticipation of more testing/ablation just cranks it up even further! I agree with flop, do nothing! Just take care of yourself!

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