Hi im new. Still learning.

[MelJuanita]

Hi! I just recently discovered I likely have POTS. I'm in a flare up and trying to get better while I wait for an opportunity to see a specialist and get a treatment plan. 

I bought a BP monitor and I'm just curious if the numbers can tell me anything?

This was today. The 1st one was laying down.  the 2nd was standing and waiting about 30 seconds to feel the drop and taking it again. 

Thoughts?

[StayAtHomeMom]

Welcome! This forum has a wealth of information and it is nice to have people that are going through something similar.

I would start by upping your salt and water. That is always a good thing to start with until you can see your specialist. 

I am not sure if your BP would indicate anything. I am not sure what normal reactions are. I would ask your PCP if it is normal or if it means anything. 

[Pistol]

Hi - a drop in BP accompanied by a rise in HR after 30 seconds is not a abnormal reaction. In POTS they usually are looking for a SUSTAINED increase in HR WITHOUT a drop in BP. What symptoms are you having? If you are symptomatic with an increase in HR without drop in BP within 10 minutes of standing then you might have POTS and should be evaluated by a cardiologist or autonomic specialist AND have a Tilt Table Test to confirm diagnosis. 

[WinterSown]

Not all dysautonomia are POTS. I frequently have numbers similar to yours. I see an EP and he tweaks my meds about every six weeks. We are trying to raise my baseline numbers so that when they do suddenly drop it is from a higher starting point to reduce fainting. 

Keep a diary of your numbers and sensations to bring to your next visit.