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Got postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. when i drink a pint of water and stand my heart rate isnt as high and i feel a lot better? why is this

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Pots: This a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, you should be under the care of an experienced neurologist. The mayo clinic in the us is. Good center for a second opinion.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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My resting heart rate is 42-44 sometimes in a morning when Im laid in bed, feels strange. Why is it so low? Normal ecgs and echocardiogram. 29 male, not athletic. Have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome so could be autonomic related?

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I hate postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome! i wish there was more research for what seems to be unknown illness from many doctors :-( it affects more than just heart :-( this is a plea from many?

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