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Is it common to feel out of breath with pots syndrome? the main symptom i have is racing heart upon standing.. i don't have many other ones

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Racing?: Depends upon heart rate. Not sure how fast racing is but if heart rate is >120 or so you might feel short of breath. However, it should be normal for you. If it is new shortness of breath you should have this evaluated. May want to consider treatment for the pots.

Answered 12/28/2013

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A member asked:

Is it common to feel out of breath with pots syndrome? the main symptom i have is racing heart upon standing.. i don't have many other ones

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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