bttrflyamby1981 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm not feeling too hot so I check my b/p and pulse, My b/p is ok (Just a little low for my normal) 11:36 am 107/66 bpm 68 sitting 11:40 am 104/53 bpm 60 standing 11:42 am 112/82 bpm 104 standing So my blood pressure didn't change a whole lot but my pulse did.... Is this consisitant with POTS? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningshoe Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 That's what happens with me. My blood pressure doesn't go down but my heart rate shoots up. My dx is pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM3KIDZ Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 same with me my bp is fine it's my hr that goes up and that's how I got the POTS dx.Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Amby,Yes, your symptoms are consistent with POTS. A heart rate rise of 30bpm or more upon standing is what it takes to be diagnosed with POTS. The increase doesn't have to happen the very second you stand up. It can take a minute or two, or even 20 or 30 minutes to see the rise. Not everyone with POTS has the drop in blood pressure. But, you might find that if you continued to stand still for 10 or 15 minutes that your blood pressure would drop. Hope you can get a diagnosis and treatment soon!Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyamby1981 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I guess more then anything I want to make sure I'm fighting for the "right" diagnoses. I believe with all my heart that this is what I have, but when the Dr's pass you off as having anxiety or SVT you start to question yourself over and over.When they told me I had SVT in Dec I almost deleted Dinet from my favorites, I didn't because it just didn't feel right. I actually broke down like a baby cause I was so overwhelmed! This is also why I haven't been as active in posting. I just felt like such an outsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Before meds (beta blocker) I had a high pulse upon standing (standing for long). Therefore, I could not do any exercise at all because it increased a lot and I felt chest discomfort/pain and pain breathing...My heart rate was fine supine. It was standing for a while that it started increasing and I was feeling it in my chest...The Cardiologist today said he is sure that I have POTS and that the TTT will not confirm it but only help him to determine the treatment... Love,Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyamby1981 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 The above readings are with me on meds....I'm on 50 mg Toprol and .01 mg Florinef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Amby, sure sounds like POTS, my b/p does not always go down when I stand my h/r always goes up. Have you ever had ttt? Good luck with your dx! Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 You sound like me. However, my blood pressure did drop after 25-30 minutes of a tilt test. During everyday activities, my heart rate is high but my blood pressure seems to be fine. In addition to POTS, I do have SVT at times as well as panic attacks/anxiety. I am proof that you can have all 3 and I can tell the difference between all 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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