POTS- The types and treatments

Here I'll be going through the different types of POTS, their symptoms and the ways they can be diagnosed and treated. Including
- Neuropathic POTS
- Secondary POTS ( coexisting with disorders like EDS, Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes and more)
- Hyperadrenergic POTS
- Hypovolemic POTS
Do you have POTS? Tell me your experience in the comments!
Feel free to ask any question! References are on the end slide.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The Chronic Notebook should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. Always seek the care and opinion of your doctors.

[@susan174]

To my knowledge, POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. (As opposed to Post Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.)

[@AkiraKitsune-qo9yz]

I have been diagnosed with POTS and I have only ever heard that it stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

[@carolwilliams383]

@@AkiraKitsune-qo9yz
I’ve had it for 15 years and that’s exactly what it stands for Postural referring to standing up 🤷‍♀️

[@poetologie]

Thank you for making a video about PoTS! I just wanted to say that according to the NHS website, orthostatic heart rate only needs to stay elevated for 30 seconds, not a full 10 minutes: "PoTS is diagnosed if your heart rate increases by 30 beats a minute (bpm) or more (40bpm in those aged 12 to 19) usually within 10 minutes of standing. This increase continues for more than 30 seconds and is accompanied by other symptoms of PoTS." It would be nice to hear more about your experience with PoTS if you feel like sharing ;-)

[@the_chronic_notebook]

thank you for sharing that!

[@SimplyJLynne]

Thanks so much for sharing this I was diagnosed in January after being sick for 12 years. I couldn't find a whole lot of information on the types and this video helped a lot. I've shared my journey on my channel if you want to check it out.

[@the_chronic_notebook]

Thank you for the kind words! For sure finding info about the types can be quite tricky! Hope your POTS is being managed ok!

[@mckenzieterflinger2726]

Your video is so helpful thank you 😊

[@tahinaandale3197]

Thank you so much for this awesome video, Nia

[@the_chronic_notebook]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@spocksdaughter9641]

Very useful for being ones own advocate. Thank! you fyi monitors need to be upper arm

[@annab13]

Yes, I got told that too

[@SophiaMarie92]

So helpful

[@carolwilliams383]

It’s stands for POTS Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

[@mamapearl7420]

Can the symptoms of the different types of POTS overlap with each other?

[@the_chronic_notebook]

Yes they definitely can! Things like tachycardia, dizziness, lightheaded feelings, fatigue, nausea and headaches are symptoms of all the types

[@marleenvanwijngaarden2179]

I have all these symptoms, but the opposite way…if i am standing i feel ok…but when i sit down i get sjakky, sweaty etc…i have MCAS..anyone has an explanation for this?

[@rosemarythicket]

👏 yessss

[@the_chronic_notebook]

Thanks rosemary!

[@patriciajump9511]

NOOOOO!!!!
FIX THIS QUICK!
ITS "POSTURAL" ORTHOSTSTIC TACHYCARDIA!!!!

[@annab13]

Vaccine manufacturers have a lot to answer for!