db2504 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Has anyone had normal breathing and normal sweat test but still diagnosed with POTS? We just cant seem to get an answer as to definite diagnosis. This is all so frustrating, yet my daughters symptoms continue to materialize. Her quality of life is really suffering!!! Any insight would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statesof Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes, on the two tilt table tests I've had they have done the sweat test part, both times my sweat tests were normal, and the first time my breathing segment showed an abnormal response however on the second my breathing test was fine. On both tilt tables however I had the characteristic rise in heart rate of +35 points. Did your daughter's tilt table show a strong heartrate increase? Or was blood pressure affected in any abnormal way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 My breathing and sweat tests were normal but both of my ttt indicated POTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db2504 Posted May 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Hi statesof. Yes on both of my daughter's ttt her hr went above the reqd 30 bpm and then abruptly drops into the 50's. So the numbers are indicative of POTS and NMS, but the neurologist has yet to officially commit to a diagnosis. I'm just so worried about her bc her quality of life is not great. Thanks for your response. It made me feel a little bit better about a POTS diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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