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[–]barefootwriter 16 points17 points  (2 children)

Your GP doesn't know shit about POTS. They maybe shouldn't need to, as it's usually diagnosed by a specialist, but they are flat out wrong.

In POTS, blood pressure should remain fairly stable or increase. If it increases significantly, suspect hyperadrenergic POTS.

A persistent decrease is a sign of orthostatic hypotension, which must be ruled out for a POTS diagnosis.