Positive Tilt Table And Hypothyroidism Connection?

[WyomingGal]

I am really on this thyroid kick right now, since finding out my TSH is high. I had a tilt done at Mayo in February that was positive, I lasted about 4 minutes. Although the doctor said I had mild autonomic neuropathy, as seen in the QSART, I was wondering if hypothyroidism can contribute to my poor performance, too.

Anyone have thoughts on this? Would untreated hypothyroidism cause poor performance on the tilt?

I guess I am trying to find evidence that maybe my POTS isn't as bad as I think, it is just compounded by other issues : )

Also, anyone take armour? Did your POTS symptoms get aggravated when starting medication?

[MomtoGiuliana]

For me POTS and hypothyroidism may have developed in me around the same time. There does seem to be some interaction for me. When my TSH is too high my POTS is worse.

[wyominglacey]

I also had a positive tilt table test at Mayo this summer. And, I agree, when mine is off just a little bit I can tell my POTS is worse.

I am the very same way!! I keep thinking that my thyroid issues are just causing a lot of the problem (although I have had it removed) and I am trying to convince myself that my POTS isn't as bad as I think it is!!

[Godsgal]

I found out that I have Hashimotos in the beginning of my POTS journey. My TSH was really high and I started synthroid but couldn't tolerate it at all. As time went by, I found out I have MCAD and that helped know so I could treat that and thankfully my TSH has remained normal despite my high antibodies.