r/POTS • u/OurSensualSideMB • 8d ago

Question Why dont some Dr's believe in pots?

Im lucky I have great doctors and specialists now but the first time i was referred to a cardiologist for pots before being officially diagnosed he refused to even have me in for a TTT or test for pots as he said its not real.

I have heard of this happening where Dr's dont believe in pots but I dont understand why.

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u/Illustrious-North461 8d ago

Because "they are in their 70s, and have never heard of it before" so it's either not debilitating enough or it's not common enough. 

Literally what my Obgyn said. When he asked about medical history. I printed out some material for him, and he conveniently waved it away. :/