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My neuromd diagnosed me w/ pots (postural orthostatic tachycardia)syndrome. i told by primary care md & he put postural dizziness in my chart. same?

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No: They're not the same but do share certain features, particularly the fact that both are improved by liberalizing salt and fluid administration.

Answered 1/14/2016

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A member asked:

My neuromd diagnosed me w/ pots (postural orthostatic tachycardia)syndrome. i told by primary care md & he put postural dizziness in my chart. same?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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