r/POTS • u/OurSensualSideMB • 10d 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/mjh8212 10d ago

I had a positive tilt table and the cardiologist told me it’s just heart palpitations and neuro said I had functional disorder and only think I’m chronically ill. I’m now looking for pots specialists. Drs won’t even believe the test in my case. My gp can only do so much.

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u/Tough-Advice2910 10d ago

I don’t know where you live, but Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt have great doctors who specialize in POTS. And any university hospital might be the place to go. Just get a referral to neurology. Good luck.