tracy Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 good morning, I am so glad I found this forum. My name is Tracy and I have been diagnosed with POTS. I have had problems most of my life, and now just found out it is POTS. I can't believe how many others have this. I have been skimming a few of the posts, and it is just unbelievable to me. When I tell that I have POTS, people just look at me. I took me countless doctors and testing to finally figure this out. One doctor was just about to do surgury, after talking to the doctor who finally told me it is POTS, she also told me the surgury, would have really been bad for me. I am so glad (I'm sorry that we all have this) there are others that now I can talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Welcome Tracy,Isn't it good to find others with the same problems you are having? That is the best thing about this forum. Just hang out with us and you will have a whole bunch of new, understanding friends.Michigan Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 sorry about that, hit the wrong button. Just getting used to being on a forum. Thank you for the welcome. It is so great to find this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Welcome Tracy. Glad to know you've found some comfort in learning that you're definitely not alone.BTW, I fixed the boo boo post for you Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi and welcome Tracy.You will find many friends here.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy Posted August 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Thank you very much for fixing my boo boo. Thank you for the warm welcome. Reading these posts are just like looking at my own life. I am so glad I found this.Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Tracy,I felt the same way when i joined. It keeps me feeling hopeful when I'm stuck here in bed all day. And it also reminds me how lucky i am on the days i can get out and enjoy this life. Welcome and nice to meet you!Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hey TraceyWelcome aboard and glad you found us. It is a huge relief to find others that understand what you've been through and people to talk to Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 welcome tracey! Glad to have you here with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 welcome tracy!sorry you have reason to be here, but glad you found the forum. it has lots of good info & some pretty cool people to go along with it it's definitely great to have people "get" what you're dealing with. i've decided the forum is perhaps a bit like a security blanket for me at times i have Autonomic Neuropathy, OI/POTS, NCS & other misc. diagnoses that may or may not be related.many here can relate to the long search for a diagnosis & the relief to actually have a name. glad to hear that you have a doc that seems to know a bit about things too (and thus helped you avoid the surgery pitfall.again, welcome!:-)melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Welcome to the family, Tracy! Glad you found us! I hope we can be of some help and encouragement! Ask as many questions as you want -- we all do! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hi Tracy! I am a new POTS(or something along those lines) paitient too. glad you found some answers for your health trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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