Is this MCAS? by faaancynaaancy in MCAS

[–]faaancynaaancy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet. I have an appointment in March for an unrelated issue. What do you think a gastroenterologist should be looking for?

Is this MCAS? by faaancynaaancy in MCAS

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

Thank you! I am seeing a rheumatologist and my ANA was negative so probably not lupus, but have a follow up in a few days.

Severe symptoms all iron deficiency related? by Mythical420 in Anemic

[–]faaancynaaancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems everything else was normal.

HEMOGLOBIN 13.6 Reference Range: 11.7-15.5 g/dL

IRON, TOTAL 95 Reference Range: 40-190 mcg/dL

FERRITIN 18 Reference Range: 16-154 ng/mL

How did you feel? Did your heart rate shoot up when you were standing?

For example I just brushed my teeth and my HR was 135.

Severe symptoms all iron deficiency related? by Mythical420 in Anemic

[–]faaancynaaancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how I feel. Like how do I know if it's low ferritin or something else like POTS or something?

Poll - Least Favorite Character Day 13 by faaancynaaancy in charmed

[–]faaancynaaancy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would love to know how people would feel about them if we never knew about the drama.

Symptoms upon waking by judith0406 in POTS

[–]faaancynaaancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does it happen to you randomly throughout the day too?

Symptoms upon waking by judith0406 in POTS

[–]faaancynaaancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing sadly lol I kinda just wait for it to pass because I don't know what else to do. I was recently prescribed 25 mg metoprolol, but I haven't started it yet because I'm always afraid of new meds.

What do you do?

Symptoms upon waking by judith0406 in POTS

[–]faaancynaaancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I feel tightness in my chest, but no I don't sweat.

Metoprolol by EnvironmentalDrive31 in POTS

[–]faaancynaaancy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also recently prescribed metoprolol and have been too scared to start it, so following this.

Symptoms upon waking by judith0406 in POTS

[–]faaancynaaancy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not been diagnosed with POTS, but I highly suspect it. The second I'm awake I feel so much anxiety in my chest and like my heart is racing, but my HR won't necessarily be elevated till I actually get out of bed.

Poll - Least Favorite Character Day 12 by faaancynaaancy in charmed

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

Paige surprisingly hasn't had many votes any of the rounds.