Could this mean something?

I don't know if i have POTS, but for years now, i get very dizzy or almost about to faint when i get too fast from a sitting position or laying. My vision darkens to almost losing control of myself, but after 3-5 sec i'm recovered. I sometimes get tachycardia too, though i usually get insane tachycardia when i workout (or if i run for as little as 30 sec, i then will have a heartbeat that will feel like my heart is going to explode from my chest). I have read that it could be orthostatic hypotension, not sure. I always thought this could be from me not doing any workout, but does not working out really cause this? Or it is def lyme?

I had something similar especially when I first got lyme - I think it is related to low blood pressure. The compensating mechanism we normally have working goes awry. It has gone over time for me to some degree it was a lot worse when I first got sick. I dont even think about it these days and just take it as normal for me.

That sounds like POTS, which can be caused by Lyme. (I have both.) I think you have a good chance of improving with Lyme treatment. Here is a thread that discusses a rudimentary test you can do at home: http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/diy-poor-mans-tilt-table-test-pmttt-for-oi-pots-and-nmh.12291/. (Mods, is it OK to link to other forums?) Basically, if your heart rate rises 30 beats per minute while standing as compared to at rest, that points to POTS.

Girlie said...
I have POTS from Lyme.

My LLND diagnosed me with POTS - he said when you stand from sitting, your blood pressure will drop significantly and your heart rate will climb - 30 bpm or more.

Mine is mild. My heart rate only increases 15-20 bpm generally....and my bp just drops slightly.


My LLND diagnosed it at my first appt. That's one symptom that has not alleviated yet.

And you are in treatment since 2014?

Traneboy said...

Girlie said...
I have POTS from Lyme.

My LLND diagnosed me with POTS - he said when you stand from sitting, your blood pressure will drop significantly and your heart rate will climb - 30 bpm or more.

Mine is mild. My heart rate only increases 15-20 bpm generally....and my bp just drops slightly.


My LLND diagnosed it at my first appt. That's one symptom that has not alleviated yet.

And you are in treatment since 2014?

Yes. POTS is proving to be one of my stubborn symptoms left. Started with 30 something ....down to less than 10 about half are tolerable, the other half - aren't.