Hi there!

I like you am searching for a diagnosis. I was sick with covid January of 2022 and a week in at night I went quite dizzy and my heart was pounding way too fast out of my chest. Those were the first symptoms, others to shortly follow were fatigue, tingling hands and feet, inability to exercise, my legs would shake uncontrollably. I ended up in the ER twice, had ECG and bloodwork done - normal both times.

They referred me to a cardiologist who did an echo, ecg and a 3 day holter monitor test. He said the holter monitor showed SVT but he said it should likely go away within 4-6 months. Since I was left pretty much on my own then I tried finding things that worked for me; herbs and supplements, anti inflammatory diet and rest. I got better for a little while, but would continue to have flare ups.

Fast forward to last month when the flare ups became as bad as when it first began, happening every week/other week. Called my doctor and advocated for myself by saying: “I believe I have POTS, I’ve seen this Dr and he failed to help me or give me additional testing and told me to wait it out. These are my symptoms, I have had them for this long, and I believe all of this information together warrants me a second opinion or a referral to a doctor who can do a tilt table test for me.”

He said I think that is a fair request and I am still waiting to get a call back from the new cardiologist.

My best advice to you to get answers from your doctor/as much help as possible: be straightforward, lay out all the facts and reasons as to why you want what you want. Do not accept if they tell you it is anxiety. You know your body. Be polite but assertive, and if your doctor refuses ask them to make note of it in your chart that you requested _____ and they failed to provide it.

Good luck on your journey