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Question for mds that have actually treated a patient with pots: what intervention did you see the best results from for symptom management? symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, memory recall, exercise intolerance, occasional swallowing/breathing issues;

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Verapamil: it is excellent choice for migraines and should help with POTS by not allowing the heart rate to go so fast

Answered 5/16/2016

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Slow and steady: Hydration and a very gradual exercise program. Increase very slowly. Work on a regular sleep program

Answered 8/26/2015

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Compression stocking: POTS or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure and a rise in heart rate with positional changes. Compressing the peripheral circulation with compression hose is the 1st treatment I found, preventing too much of a loss of circulating blood volume. There r occasional patients who need Florinef (fludrocortisone) but the 1st line treatment is generally best

Answered 8/27/2015

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