r/disability • u/D1onysus_b1 • 1d ago

Discussion I may have POTS

Now, I am not self diagnosing, I’ve done research on the symptoms and causes of POTS, and I do have a lot of the symptoms, I’ve always thought it was because of my iron deficiency anemia, because when I stand up after laying for a while I get dizzy and my vision “fades” in a way, but I’ve also had a lot of symptoms of POTS, nearly fainting, blood pooling in my hands and feet when I’ve been standing for a while, I get dizzy a lot, and when I get up after laying down for a while my heart rate spikes, as well with a lot of other symptoms of POTS. I have a doctors appointment next week for my knee problems but I’m thinking of talking to her about POTS and seeing if I do actually have it or if it’s just symptoms of my anemia.

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u/RainbowHippotigris 1d ago

POTs and anemia can share a lot of symptoms untreated. Definitely good to talk to your doctor.

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u/KingBrave1 23h ago

For someone who isn't self diagnosing...you sure did a lot of self diagnosing...

I'm anemic from CKD/ESRD and I've had to have a blood transfusion. Everything you describe sounds like how I felt when my RBC was really low. Not saying that's what it is but you shouldn't automatically jump to the worst thing-

And self diagnose...

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u/aqqalachia 11h ago

Genuine question OP, what do you consider self-diagnosing?