I wanted to share more information on this topic. I have had hundreds of bad POTS issues/episodes that often led me to the ER or at least sent me into complete panic. For years it often felt like it was one of the diseases flaring as the symptoms can get confusing. I have mostly presented with certain same symptoms which often helped me recognize what was going on. I usually always got a racing heart, confusion, dizziness and an odd hot cold sensation. Anxiety always followed. BUT recently I had it present differently and even different presentations one week apart. I wanted to mention my recent presentations since it's mentioned in group often. I learned from the experience but also triggers memories from my hardest years.
....Extreme nausea that won't subside with traditional methods. Happened both times but never presented like this in past. This was the driving symptom.
....leg pain, last time calves and arms, this time thighs only, previous episodes no pain
....racing heart this time, not last time. Most common symptom for years
....headache last time, not this time
....feeling of diarrhea, but nothing
....internal hot cold wave sensation that gave me a feeling of panic or impending doom
"Many people with PoTS experience nausea. If this is severe and affecting your eating, your GP may prescribe anti sickness medications. If you suffer with constipation treating this can also help with nausea." Tips included
"Nausea is a common symptom of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), affecting 79.1% of patients. Nausea and abdominal pain are the most common noncardiovascular symptoms of POTS. Other gastrointestinal symptoms include abdominal fullness, bloating, flatulence, and constipation."
"Gastrointestinal symptoms are among the most common complaints in patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS)"
Gastrointestinal manifestations of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
POTS SYMPTOMS post
Becoming relaxed on my management of POTS is why I revisit this problem. Then I have to be aggressive with getting regular IVs then can rely on ORS electolytes once I'm stable.
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