ellen Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 With the encouragement of all on this forum I took the TTT last week my cardiac EP ordered. It was not too umcomfortable, as if I had to stand for 20 minutes . Well, I did not faint, but my heart rate did increase from 70 to 111, which means I do (still) have POTS. I have had it since 1991, but I no longer have low blood pressure (!!) and I don't faint easily anymore. So be encouraged, it does get better with age . I am going to wean off the florinef I have been taking for 9 years since blood pressure is no longer a problem. He agreed to try me on an SSRI since fatigue and brain fog are my main complaints, and started me on 50 mg Zoloft. I'm so excited. I understand it may take a few weeks to work, but at least I have a hope of some improvement. I will keep you posted. Hopefully, Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelika_23 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Good for you Ellen!VALIDATION is always a good thing!Good luckAngela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Congratulations - well at least thumbs up on getting through the TTT and getting an answer. Good luck with the meds changes - although I would chat to your doc about maybe starting the SSRI for a couple of months before weaning off the florinef (if you only change one med at a time you are more likely to know what had a good or bad effect).Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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