POTS?

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does anyone have pots? im not saying i have them but everytime i get up my heart rate oes from 77 bpm to 100-110 and it doesnt go down after 10 minutes but of course im checking my own pulse and i cant stand still i do get dizzy but im dizzy even sitting and my legs get weak i sometimes get lightheaded and chest pains but of course i also have anxiety im 19 female 170 pounds has anyone have this before or what can this sound like ? i want to go to the doctor but i know they will say oh just anxiety 

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  • Posted

    Do you have fast heart beat at that time ? 
    • Posted

      when im sitting and i touch my pulse and i count its between 75-85 bpm and when i stand up it goes to 95-105 bpm again im checking my own and its with my finger
    • Posted

      Should consult with a doctor. It seems like these symptoms are POTS
    • Posted

      even when im constantly dizzy just sitting im dizzy and when i dont think about my pulse my heart rate is only 85-95 when standing and walking around..thats considered normal i do have a blood pressure machine at home 

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