Hi to all,
I am very confused on how to handle what is going on with my health. I’m very upset and disappointed with doctors responses and I was hopeful that someone could offer me any practical advice.
I have been having for 7 years. I have been on Midodrine and metoprolol since then
i had positive autonomic testing in 2012. I was diagnosed with “autonomic dysfunction “ but the doctors did not specify a type.
subsequently I was diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia
my symptoms have worsened significantly this year
within the past 4 months I have been to the ER 5 times via ambulance due to hypotension (once) and tachycardia (4 times)
my cardiologist requested that the autonomic testing be repeated and I had the test this past Thursday
she suggested that my meds be changed as the metoprolol is not controlling the tachycardia
The test was positive for POTS and my blood pressure was very high as has been the trend over the past few months
the evening after the test (in which I felt very sick) I had an episode and went to the hospital again with tachycardia
They treated me in the ER and the following day I went to my doctor and asked what I should do and was told that I wouldn’t get the results until Monday and that any medicine changes wouldn’t occur until after then
my frustration is that these episodes are increasing in frequency and the doctors are not very communicative or understanding
So any of you have any insight or suggestions?
thanks and sorry for the kind post