DakMan96

35 minutes ago, BuffRockChick said:

That looks suspicious for POTS. I'd suggest more testing at home.  Lie down flat on your back for at least 15 minutes.  Stand up quickly and don't fidget or tense your muscles, try to not move at all.  Test in the morning also, since symptoms tend to be worse in the morning and in research on POTS the tests are done in the morning.

Only about 30% of people with POTS will faint, so don't worry about that.  I've only fainted once.  It was after standing for 10 minutes, my pulse was 120, I gestured with arms overhead and walked away, fainted after a couple of steps.  I wonder if putting my arms over my head was why I fainted?

Stay curious and please update as you gather more data and begin exploring the possibility of POTS. 

Thank you very much for your response, I will conduct another test later this evening.  Also - should I monitor my blood preasure during the test? I have a wrist cuff I could use. I'm new to pots and understanding it, and have seen some members post BP can play a role in diagnosis.  Thank you!

Hello, I'm a 21 year old guy and know pots is fairly rare for men, however lately I've noticed my heart rate flies when I stand up. It's also very apparent when I do minimal physical exertion such as walk around my apartment or clean.  My resting heart rate varies between 60-70 and sometimes reaches 55. I am 6 foot tall and weigh 145lbs.  I did a standing test and here were the results:

Resting: 74bpm (higher than usual)

Standing: 84bpm (immediately after standing)

4 minutes: 90bpm

6 minutes: 93bpm

8 minutes: 103bpm

10 minutes: 98bpm

As soon as I laid down: 60bpm

I don't usually get too lightheaded and I've never passed out, but this was a more mild example of how my HR climbs. Sometimes it will reach 110-120bpm.  Thoughts?