Hello everyone.
I recently began a battle with POTS, and a complete life changer. I am still having tests conducted by my cardiologist, but as of right now whenever I stand my heart rate jumps out of this world. 140 and 150 (just standing) Before yesterday, my heart rate would be high even during sitting and sometimes laying. However, last night I noticed I felt dizzy and developed a headache. My wife checked my pulse and it was 47!!!! I don't think I've ever seen 47. I went to the ER, like usual, and they did a routine EKG and check up. They released me with the advice to follow up with my cardiologist. Ever since last night my resting heart rate has been between 50-55 bpm. This is new and abnormal. This scares me even more and I'm terrified to fall asleep. All of this has happened so fast, as 3 months ago I was perfectly fine. I feel as if my world is coming to an end. My life seems pointless at this time. I was an active athlete and a energetic person. Now I'm having palpitations left and right, and I'm terrified of dying. Once I finally began to adjust to the postural tachycardia, I begin developing bradycardia upon lying down. I'm trying to keep hope and faith. Does anyone else have these symptoms, or any advice? Please help me!
Thank you,
KDUB