diamondcut Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I recently came back from a consultation with a new POTs Dr and he gave me an explanation as to why if i can manage to stay at a 45 degree angle when sleeping, i felt better. This is helping in dramatically lowering my heart rate in my sleep and in the mornings, which at least gives my racing heart a short break for once. My typical waking HR is 100bpm, i can get it to 80bpm now by sleeping this way. Ok it all changes as soon as i am up and about but atleast its something. My nausea and dizzyness in the morning is better too by doing this.My Dr's explanation was that it helps many people with Syncope conditions, not just POTS. He said it was mostly due to less blood pooling in the abdomen and especially the vital organs like the kidneys especially. He said it allows the bodies autonomic nervous system to re -set its self by sleeping upright. Does anyone know what he means more exact by this?It would be interesting to see how many of us can benefit by sleeping more upright, even if it makes our mornings more bareable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 It helps me. I have so many pillows under me and around me - it's not even funny. But, it sure does make a difference. It's the only way I can sleep.Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badhbt Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 My Neurologist told me that it makes the ANS have to work and it is like training it during the night. I guess the more upright you can be the better it is for the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMG Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Is this very different for resetting the ANS than raising the bed several inches? Do you feel better right away and would it help the variety of POTS/Dysautonomia symptoms- low bp, brady and tachy? Just wondering as it seems like a great thing to try.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Helps me too. I feel awful if I wiggle of my pillows into a flat position during the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm used to sleeping like this for years due to GERD. Now the bed is even more elevated, hubby literally rolls down of bed LOL I don't know if it helps, but it doesn't hurt and I actually like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 i feel better 2 when elevated. doesnt fix anything tho. just seems 2 help with vitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batik Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Is anyone else thinking of how the Minbari slept in Babylon 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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