beta blocker not working

Hello people.

Just wanting to gain some insight into a problem I’ve been having.

In January I developed constant Pvcs.

Over 29 trips to the emergency room and a holter moniter later and i was prescribed propranolol for my ectopic beats.

I have had all types of rhythm patterns associated with Pvcs and they all suck.

I have also had many problems with my stomach for a really long time.

I recently went under for an endoscopy and they have seen that I have peptic ulcers, not a problem, treatable.

The very next day I started veripamil (calcium channel blocker) for my Pvcs as propranolol only does so much, and the first day I started the new medication, I couldn’t ease my heart rate.

The next day I took the medication thinking it may be a medication change problem and the same things happened, 

Fast heart rate, a few episodes of what I think were SVT and constant Pvcs.

I went to my GP who told me to stop the veripamil and go back on propranolol until I could see my cardiologist.

I did that and I noticed that the propranolol took away the anxiety but still didn’t take away the super fast heart rate.

And then I realised with my phone cardio app that every time I lay/sit and then stand. My heart rate goes up heaps and stays up.

So I went to the cardiologist and he tested me for POTS syndrome.

Waiting the results until this Friday.

If I have POTS, and beta blockers or calcium channel blockers won’t  stop my tachycardia whenever I stand, what other medications or medical procedures (ablation) can I do because I’m very worried that my heart rate will never return back to its former glory.

I’m worried about my job, I stand all day and I’m worried about my life being over.

I’m scared that my heart rate will never go down, any help is much appreciated.

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