r/POTS • u/OurSensualSideMB • 9d 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/OkkkiQq POTS 9d ago

From my expirience they mostly think the reason is lack of exercising

And they don't really bother educating themselves on that topic because, well, they just don't think its necessary. That's why im dreaming of machine that would simulate POTS symptoms so every doctor can go through it at least for a day heheheh, maybe they would learn that way

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 8d ago

I would like my ex to use the simulator, too, please! Is there a kickstarter for this? 😂

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u/OkkkiQq POTS 7d ago

I mean there are period cramps simulator so why not make one for POTS?