labrat

hi everybody, I still haven't been diagnosed with anything (We just don't know what to call it). But, my Dr. is finally taking my arrythmia and fainting serious. Started on fleccainide this week, and today I worked 8 hours, walked my 3 dogs, did laundry and cooked supper! I had forgotten how it feels to be normal! Anyway, I just wanted to tell someone who would understand. Thanks -LabRat

hi, I've had some experience with 24hr monitors. While they can be useful if you have problems every day, a better option might be a 30 day monitor. It's inconvenient and uncomfortable but if your symptoms occur irregularly(like mine-I can gor for days and be"normal", then faint from arrythmia). it might be worth asking your dr about. Good luck!

I'm new here, found out about you guys while doing research after my cardiologist told me that my symptoms were "normal". I've got all the symptoms of POTS and am currently looking for a new Dr. I work in a fast paced retail business, and am often short of breath and extremly tired. Sometimes I can just keep going and other times I nearly faint. Ex Dr. told me to just sit down and rest or stay at home on those days. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with supervisors and customers who preceive these symptoms as lazy or rude?