Nin Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just wondering if anyone knows why you shouldn't eat or drink before a tilt table test for diagnosis for pots? My heart rate doesn't seem as high in the night is that because of drinking throughout the day and it helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 @Nin - I believe the reason you are not to take anything by mouth before the procedure is b/c if you pass out you could vomit and that could cause you to aspirate. If your stomach is empty this very possible scenario could be avoided. 9 hours ago, Nin said: My heart rate doesn't seem as high in the night is that because of drinking throughout the day and it helps? HR normally drops at night, but it may also be b/c you are reclined and resting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1987 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Ha they never told me to not eat or drink before mine. I had 2 done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KiminOrlando Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 It also diverts blood flow to digest food. Eating can cause symptoms on it's own. I get worse after I eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Nin said: Just wondering if anyone knows why you shouldn't eat or drink before a tilt table test for diagnosis for pots? My heart rate doesn't seem as high in the night is that because of drinking throughout the day and it helps? They are afraid that you might throw up—at least that is what they told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nin Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Yes that's makes sense now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek1987 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 12:09 PM, Sushi said: They are afraid that you might throw up—at least that is what they told me. Makes sense. They made me extremely naseous and out of it. They are talking about doing a 3rd one on me possibly soon. Idk why. I guess to see how well the meds are doing even though the past few months they do a poor mans tilt and see my numbers are still screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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