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Anyone dealt with POTs?

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Hi,

I suffer from "POTs syndrome" but I believe there's something else converting in the body.... would anyone have any suggestions?

The only option is a Tricyclic Antidepressant which I don't want to take!!

POTs is - low blood pressure, high rate rate.. and decrease upon standing!
 

manasi12

Senior Member
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Hi,

I suffer from "POTs syndrome" but I believe there's something else converting in the body.... would anyone have any suggestions?

The only option is a Tricyclic Antidepressant which I don't want to take!!

POTs is - low blood pressure, high rate rate.. and decrease upon standing!
Did you try beta blockers, florinef ?
 

Seven7

Seven
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Hi,

I suffer from "POTs syndrome" but I believe there's something else converting in the body.... would anyone have any suggestions?

The only option is a Tricyclic Antidepressant which I don't want to take!!

POTs is - low blood pressure, high rate rate.. and decrease upon standing!
I am on Florinef + beta blocker + midodrine.
Some plp use calcium channel blockers. See dinet.org website