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Chronic Illness 13w

Should I ask my neurologist about the possibility of pots? Over the past year or so I’ve been experiencing a head rush & static vision when I stand up, along with a heavy feeling in my chest almost like someone is sitting on me.

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Anonymous 13w

iron deficiency can mimic pots so make sure your ferritin is above 100

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Anonymous 13w

The head rush can also throw me off balance sometimes, so I have to stand still for a moment once I’m up. I already have epilepsy & many spinal issues so I’m really not wanting to add something else to my list🥲

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Anonymous

#1 13w

I get blood work done regularly because of my medication, my labs are perfect so it’s not that :/

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Anonymous

OP 13w

damn i’m sorry :( you should definitely ask about it

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Anonymous

OP 13w

If you have it, the label only describes something that’s already there, it doesn’t add anything

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Anonymous

#2 13w

True. Just want to make sure it’s being addressed properly is all. I already have fucked BP as it is.

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