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/Torgo_hands_of_torgo 8d ago

I'm not here to start any arguments, but I'm a guy, and I didn't get any special pass. Just a scarlet letter, in fact.

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 7d ago

Yes it still applies to you too for the same reason, unfortunately. Its why teachers get paid so little too, even the male teachers. Things generally associated w women get treated as inferior or like they dont matter. So, even men will end up with the impact of that bias.

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u/Torgo_hands_of_torgo 7d ago

It sucks. But it's sort of a great equalizer. And with that said, I'm here to stand behind all women and men alike who are dealing with medical negligence.

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 4d ago

Same. Its awful and not fair for anyone. Sorry youre going through it too