1. Laura 2. 41 3. POTS 4. 39 5. Northern IL 6. Tachycardia, high BP, shortness of breath, IBS, lymph node swelling, chest pain 7. Vertigo, lymph node pain and swelling, IBS, episodes of tachycardia, chest pain 8. BETA BLOCKERS - almost killed me - literally! 9. Micardis 40 mg for BP - cold pack on back of neck helps to lower HR, 32 - 64 oz of water daily, Immodium and Prevacid as needed. I have found great comfort in having a diagnosis. Instead of freaking out about some strange symptom, I chalk it up to POTS and keep going. I refuse to let this thing get the best of me!