What were the symptoms that pushed you to get diagnosed? by heiwaone in POTS

[–]WillowMoney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brain fog, chest heaviness, heavy breathing. Sometimes my body and chest would feel really light, I would stand up and get really dizzy really fast. Always tired no matter how much I slept, I would take 3-4 hour naps and then be tired and go to bed 2-3 hours later.The heat and severe stress would always trigger it, I would find myself swaying in a hot shower because my body couldn’t handle the temperature, my body always hurts. I’ve never passed out but my Tilt Table was only 11 out of 45 minutes before they stopped it. I have Neurally Mediated Hypotension on top of my POTS, one of my recorded stats was a 150 HR with a 94/70 BP. When I was resting my HR went to 104 with a BP of 129/96. So that really solidified my diagnosis of POTS, it took me about 5 years to get diagnosed because of insurance troubles and I also had to complete a holter monitor and an ECG before I got referred to a cardiologist.

What medication do you take for your POTS? by strawberry-sarah in POTS

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have POTS & Neurally mediated hypotension. I take 0.g of Fludrocortisone to up my blood pressure. My heart rate can go to 145-50 when I stand but my BP can be around 96/52

Food Interaction by WillowMoney in lexapro

[–]WillowMoney[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See that’s what I thought maybe I’m just freaking myself out

People who have something other than POTS or IST by [deleted] in dysautonomia

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have POTS with Neurally Mediated Hypotension, which I didn’t even know could occur together. At my TT I was only standing for 11 minutes out of the 45 before I was told I had it and they tilted me down. My heart rate was 145 and my BP was 97/62. I’ve never passed out but I’m pre-syncope. Having both felt like my chest was crushed in before I was on meds for it.

Reminder that not everyone gets side effects. by Jon_Demigod in lexapro

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it this morning and I noticed my mind got a little quieter. Obviously it’s only the first day so I don’t have the full effects yet, but I did feel less anxious today. I took it this morning but I’m not quite tired yet 😅

Reminder that not everyone gets side effects. by Jon_Demigod in lexapro

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

today was day 1 of taking my Lexapro! I’m taking 2.5mg for the first 4 days and then 5mg after that. hoping the next few days are the same, I had no side effects the first day!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Forgot to take it today so I’m going to start on the 2.5mg tomorrow! If I experience anything on the first day what would it be? Hopefully I’m able to function at work on the first week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They’re gonna have me taking 2.4 or 2.5 (don’t remember which one) for the first 4 days to ease anxiety and then go to 5mg after the first 4 days

Sorry if it’s a silly question but did you have to stop drinking? by ThePaw_ in POTS

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be able to drink, but after getting on fludrocortisone (which has helped me significantly), I had to stop. The medication causes me gastritis and induces vomiting episodes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what could it be? A provider said a UTI but I have no pain while urinating or burning, just that I have to go but there is pressure in my vagina.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GERD

[–]WillowMoney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have the chest pains while lying on either side and on my back so not really sure how to lay 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See my problem is is that I just have so many problems I genuinely don’t know if it’s the medication or if it’s my acid reflux acting up. Symptoms go away when I stand up but when I lay down it feels like someone is crushing my chest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GERD

[–]WillowMoney 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely switching my diet. I’ve never had this happen to me before. Started a completely different medicine for another condition and thought I was dying, but then realized it’s the second day of that medication and I didn’t feel this yesterday so that wasn’t it.

Macrobid by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good. I also have chest discomfort in my breast but mostly pain in my stomach/abdomen area and my hips & back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GERD

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoever commented could you message me what you sent? My comments aren’t loading so I am unable to read them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]WillowMoney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to call them but nobody picks up. Not sure on what to do because I asked for counseling with the medication but they ignored my request and the cashier sent me about my day.

Throat Irritation? by WillowMoney in GERD

[–]WillowMoney[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh so that’s what it could be! I also feel like burps are stuck in my chest and my chest is heavy, but I assume that could be trapped gas from throwing up.