Thanks for the update!
This is perhaps an underdiagnosed pair of conditions!
POTS is defined as any HR increase with STANDING of 30 BPM+ withOUT a significant (30 BPM) drop in blood pressure. Aside from tachycardia no other changes in rhythm should be present.
If this problem persists for 6 months or more, it is POTS.
POTS is relieved primarily by Hydration, however more significant cases may reauire medications to help promote fluid retention and alleviate symptoms!
Keep spreading the word ellyn and make sure folks drink water!
Hi guys, I thought I should leave an update here for anyone going through similar problems. I have been diagnosed with two types of autonomic dysfunction: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Neurocardiogenic/Vasovagal Syncope (NCS).
Try to get your doctor to order a Tilt Table Test where they can test what happens when you go from lying to standing in that exact moment to see what's going on.
I asked my doctors about Dysautonomia but they did not know what it is. An ANA blood test came back borderline positive but further tests concluded to be inconclusive and now the doctors said I do not need to have follow up appointments. Found another doctor and he said it was due to stress and anxiety which I do not think it is. My symptoms are not improving as well.
I would not think a rate of 186 just upon rising is normal. If your heart tests have all come back as normal. I would suspect you have had an ekg, echo and monitor at least to track your heart's behavior. If those have been normal as well blood tests have shown your electrolytes to be normal as well then I would check into the disorder Dysautonomia. It is an issue with the autonomic nervous system. There is no cure but it can be managed. Best of luck getting it sorted out. Take care.