Heart rate shooting up and dizzy when standing

I've been sick for a week, and I'm getting better, but

I'm still having hot sweats, my heart rate is shooting up, and I feel light headed when I stand up or climb the stairs.

I'm trying to think; could it be POTS? hyperthyroidism?

I had these symptoms once a number of years ago, and when I went to the ER, they said my potassium levels were really low.

So I've been taking potassium, but it isn't helping.

I think that for tonight, I'm going to take more Bystolic, but I am NOT, under any circumstances, going to the ER.

M

Well, I've had this issue before, but usually it's just temporary, as when I stand up too fast.

Right now, it's basically any time I'm walking around or walking up the stairs!

My heart rate has been shooting up to 110 or more.

I'm just going to handle it by taking one and a half Bystolic (heart med) instead of just one.

I'm also trying to push the salt.

I didn't have much appetite this week, so maybe I feel this way bc I wasn't eating much.

I can call the Cardio and Endo docs on Monday, LOL. What fun!

You know, I was starting to feel better, and then this thing, whatever it is, hit me like a ton of bricks. It's so frustrating; you start hoping, and then you get slapped in the face again.

M

Margaret,

I get heart racing daily and sometimes to the point where I have to stop and sit or hold on to something, feeling like I could fall or pass out (but I haven't, thank goodness).

My doc's assistant suggested trying Alka Seltzer Gold (has to be Gold) when this happens because she thinks it's a herx reaction, so I've tried it the last 3 times and indeed the palpitations stopped and I felt better. But only for a few hours, and then they return. Of course I don't want to take an antacid more than once or twice a day at most, but it's nice to know that something will help calm the heart racing for a little while.

I'm not sure if this will help, but I thought I'd share this with you just in case.

Hope you're better soon!

P.S. - I've also found that when I take Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar & Baking Soda it also makes the palpitations subside for a while... from what I understand, these are both methods of making your body alkaline (vs.acidic). My personal formula: 4 tblsp raw apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 cup filtered water

Post Edited (Keylyme) : 11/16/2015 6:22:45 AM (GMT-7)