erickamcc0523 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I don't get chest pains, though, when I lie on my right side. This is frustrating since I've almost always slept on my left side. Nothing I've done (except roll over to my right side) has helped with this. Anyone else get this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaTrain Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have noticed for months that when I lie on my left side my heart races more. If I turn over to my right side it settles down. Very bothersome! Ugh!!KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Yes there are times when I cannot tolerate lying on my left side at all. I get pressure and it becomes so intense I just can't stand it any longer and have to change positions.I know it's frustrating to be limited to your back or right side but I don't see that we have a choice.I do notice sometimes in the early morning hours say 4-5 am I can tolerate it. It may have something to do with acid reflux.lieze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickamcc0523 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Actually, I can pretty much only lie on my right side now... Unless I am propped up (or in a recliner), lying on my back is horrible, as I feel like I can't breathe. My right hip and knee haven't been too happy about the changes in the sleeping arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdula Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Got to be a reason so many of us share this symptom - I'd like to know what is really going on with our bodies when this happens. Anyone have a theory? I have other times when I have chest fullness/tightness/pressure too (sometimes has to do with eating, sometimes bending too much, etc.) but I am almost never short of breath - do have the feeling I can't breathe in certain positions though - like when I am slouching at a certain angle. Just seems like this is such a mystery - sort of fascinating...but mostly depressing. Like many other illnesses.........I hope there will be a cure one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 I get this too... but have never associated it with POTS until reading this now. I'm fine on my back or right side but the left for me is a sharp pain and my breath is sort of taken away until I roll onto my back. I dont think the drs will be able to answer this one though - seems like an unfortunate candidate for the "medicine hasn't caught up with that yet" response I hate so much! Hopefully someone's cardio can shed some light. I'd love hear theories too!!-Dizzyde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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