Did you know:
- 75% of POTS patients have come across a doctor who did not know about POTS
- approximately 70-80 million people worldwide have POTS (and this number is growing due to long covid)
- many POTS patients will see 7 or more doctors before being diagnosed with POTS
- POTS causes many symptoms but the defining one is usually the very high heart rate (tachycardia) upon standing
Common Symptoms:
- Dizziness and lightheadedness: Often especially
- when standing up (orthostatic intolerance).
- Heart palpitations
- Chest Pain and tightness
- shortness of breath/air hunger
- Blood pooling in hands and legs/feet
- Fainting/ presyncope
- Chronic fatigue: Persistent exhaustion, even with
- rest.
- Frequent toilet visits
- blurred vision or snow
- feeling weak and lethargic
- vertigo
- Digestive issues: Such as nausea, bloating,
- constipation, or diarrhea.
- unstable blood pressure
- Feeling too hot or too cold, sweating issues.
- Difficulty concentrating, memory problems
- Exhaustion but insomnia
- Headaches or migraines: Common and can be
- debilitating.
- tremors - internal and external
Discuss these and any other symptoms with your doctor or cardiologist. Ask them about POTS.
Use our handbook to review your symptoms and consider treatment options with your team.
