shathaway0811 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I have some really odd spells where it feels like when you stand up too quickly except it happens when I've already been in one position without a change for awhile (like standing or sitting down.) I feel dizzy and short of breath, and like my blood pressure is dropping really quickly. It's very odd - one of my students today even pointed out that I was short of breath (keep in mind I'm 23 and in shape and was simply walking down the hallway with him...) Afterwards I tend to have a stomach ache/gurgly stomach... the whole thing is just very strange.Has anyone had this issue with POTS? Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I have it quite often. It usually is a spike in my HR or a drop in my bp. It happens at random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parages Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Same thing happens to me, I'll be sitting at my computer desk for example and it just comes out of no where. It tends to happen more frequently after large meals as well. Usually what helps me is having some water and a salty snack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shathaway0811 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks ya'll! It's comforting to know that this is not out of the ordinary for others, as well! I can usually tell when my blood pressure is getting low and try to have a gatorade with me almost all the time. That usually helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hopefully a 30 day holter monitor and 24 hour bp cuff can explain a lot, it did in my case.. Stomach issues plague a lot of us, I believe it's all a part of autonomic nervous system that is related to the peripheral nervous system that controls digestion. ..You'll figure things out with a specialist.. In the meantime you really are doing a great job at handling your daily routine and all of your symptoms. It's really overwhelming, hang in there, Sarah!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shathaway0811 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thank you Sarah! You are too kind. I really, really, REALLY think I need to do the holter monitor. I can't ignore this stuff anymore. I'm going to really start pushing someone to listen to me. I can't thank you and everyone else enough, you all have been responsible for making me feel like I CAN push this and not sound like a crazy person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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