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How do I know if I have Dysautonomia / POTS?

What signs or symptoms may make you suspect you may have Dysautonomia / POTS. People who have experience in Dysautonomia / POTS offer advice of what things may make you suspicious and which doctor you should go to to receive treatment

Do I have Dysautonomia / POTS?
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You should go to a cardiologist or a neurologist. They're your best bet to get a diagnosis of POTS/dysautonomia

Posted Aug 17, 2017 by Chelsea 2335
There's no true way of knowing without going to the doctors but if you think you have it and even the slightest way then you would know by symptoms like foggy brain, passing out unexpectedly after you stand sit or lay down, extreme fatigue.

Posted Aug 17, 2017 by Miranda 2150
The signs/symptoms I showed were feeling faint, dizziness, blood pooling in my hands and feet... among other signs.

Posted Sep 28, 2017 by Lbond94 4100
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Fainting, dizziness, constant fatigue, much sleep, no insomnia, constant anxiety, memory problem, stomach problems, feeling too cold or too hot, your thyroid studies comes out negative or not better with treatment. Tachycardia when standing,

Posted Jun 3, 2017 by Aurora Saez 3201
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If you have fainting or dizzy spells... if you increase while standing still, if it gives you tachycardia, if you feel you tides when you stand. I think you should go to a specialist in dysautonomia, but a cardiologist and I recommend support of a good psychiatrist if you are very symptomatic.

Posted Jul 7, 2017 by Ana 2050
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when you have a lot of tiredness or fainting spells frequent

Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Annie 2050

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