Saturday, December 31, 2011

The Many Challenges of POTS

2011 I have gotten to know more about my medical condition Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.  I always told myself Determination + Me=POTS, GOD had different plans in my Journey.
Prior to June 2005 I was healthy, full of energy, addicted to exercise, able to help others and loved working 2-4 jobs.  After June 2005: symptoms started while I was at work felt like a jet went through my head.  Everyday, every week and every month repeated symptoms with new symptoms attacking my body and patience.  I was always told anxiety (another blog will be done with my opinion of anxiety).  What did I do after many doctor and er visits went online myself.  Interesting 95-98% of my symptoms Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.  My appointment was coming up for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota I will discuss it with the Dr. then.  May 2006 POTS was confirmed by the Tilt Table Test (TTT).  Treatment: Dr. and I discussed in length we decided high salt diet, plenty of water and exercise.
Since my body has been used to all the symptoms I was able to continue to work, but exercise started downhill with no energy.  I was still trying to walk fast to keep up with my heart rate and while waiting for an elevator I would slide down the wall and sit on the floor until the door opened.
Since Aug. 2010 a major change in my journey another blog to follow

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