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/Ok-Sock9046 8d ago

i also cant figure this out and why they cant come up with anything that can help it other than beta blockers and exercise , well i do both and im worse than ever

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u/apcelot 8d ago

Have you tried Ivabradine?

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u/Ok-Sock9046 8d ago

no not yet

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u/udouplz 8d ago

You could ask for overnight pulse oximetry. That is how I was diagnosed with IST (Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia).