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My doc thinks i have pots, i'm getting a tilt done in a couple weeks but i rarely have any other symptoms other than a fast hr, is it likely i have it?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: It's an overdiagnosed "fad" diagnosis. You probably don't have it. Be careful. Tests are often "abnormal" but not clinically significant.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

My doc thinks i have pots, i'm getting a tilt done in a couple weeks but i rarely have any other symptoms other than a fast hr, is it likely i have it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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