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Can pots cause hazy vision, presyncope, head pressure, & heart squeezing feeling when sitting still? i have pots syndrome but this felt different. i felt better when i laid down. bp and heart rate lying down were normal?

Q: can pots cause hazy vision, presyncope, head pressure, & heart squeezing feeling when sitting still? i have pots syndrome but this felt different. i felt better when i laid down. bp and heart rate lying down were normal?

: No, those symptoms are not consistent with POTS but intracranial hypotension needs to be ruled out. You should see your family doctor if symptoms persist and a neurology referral may be required.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, those symptoms are not consistent with POTS but intracranial hypotension needs to be ruled out. You should see your family doctor if symptoms persist and a neurology referral may be required.

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

Can pots cause hazy vision, presyncope, head pressure, & heart squeezing feeling when sitting still? i have pots syndrome but this felt different. i felt better when i laid down. bp and heart rate lying down were normal?

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