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Had debilitating exhaust/fatigue for 1 year due to pots, finally seen cardiologist today but he said my heart healthy, cardio dept cant help. what now?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Fatigue: I'm sorry your Cardiologist is not referring you to a different program. For now I strongly recommend you get an appointment with either a Psychologist and/or a Nurse practitioner. Please let me know what happens after a few visits to Psychology and/or Nurse practioner.

Answered 6/29/2016

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A member asked:

Had debilitating exhaust/fatigue for 1 year due to pots, finally seen cardiologist today but he said my heart healthy, cardio dept cant help. what now?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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