POTS/dysautonomia/tilt table test

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Hi,

I noticed several posts about these things and wanted to write about my

experience. I have been diagnosed with POTS and orthostatic hypotension. Some

drs

call it just dysautonomia. Anyways, with the tilt table, I felt awful for about

a week after it. Be sure to keep yourself hydrated with gatorade, pedilyte or

something similar. Also, there are several meds that are used including

florinef and proamatine (sp?) also sometimes they use certain BP meds to help.

Unfortunately I have had bad experiences with all of them. Right now I just

drink

as much as I can to keep hydrated though I do have probs if I drink too much

and with swallowing sometimes, some drs have suggested a port to keep me

hydrated. I see my cardiologist on june 3rd (this is like the 4 appt change I've

had

with him, I might be changing to another dr cuz only one of these

rescheduling has been done by me, the rest by his office). I will see what he

recommends

now and let yall know. If you want any other info, just ask.

take care,

Adrienne