Hi! I was just diagnosed with POTS after being severely ill for some time now. It took going to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona for someone to figure out what was wrong. I had been seeing a neurologist in Seattle since October because my legs shake so much that I cannot walk. I have been in a wheelchair since February so I am so happy to finally have a diagnosis. I have had a resting heart rate of 100-130 for the past two years but the doctors always overlooked it. I am now on Midodrine, salt pills, and lots of fluids. They also gave me compression stockings to wear. It seems to be helping as my tremors have become less severe. I am a 19 year old freshman at Seattle University but have had to take this quarter off. I have so many questions as I have no idea what to expect for my future. I am trying to decide upon a career that will be okay with this condition but I am not sure what I really need. ANY advise would be great. Also, are there any people on this forum from Washington or Oregon? I am trying to find a doctor up here but I am having a really hard time. Again, I would appreiciate any advise. Finally, I was wondering if there was anyone on this forum who was around my age (19). I would love to speak with someone who understands what this was like.
