Trypophobia is the fear of holes. While my family might contest this claim, I believe that I am an otherwise high-functioning typical teenage girl who has POTS. 1,3 Research has shown that POTS patients are similarly or even less likely to suffer from anxiety or panic disorder than the general public. mso-fareast-font-family:"ï�ï�� �˜Ž�œ"; Overnight dehydration is common, so it is especially important to drink fluids first thing in the morning — before getting out of bed, if possible. mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; Some of our members have shared their experience of PoTS. Doctors should be able to diagnose POTS by taking a careful medical history and performing a thorough physical examination. Phil Fischer, M.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic's children's hospital and a POTS specialist, led the retrospective study of teenagers diagnosed with POTS at Mayo Clinic. {page:WordSection1;} Philip Fischer, M.D. Throughout your medical evaluation, your doctor may consider other conditions besides POTS, such as dehydration, deconditioning from prolonged bed rest, and diabetic neuropathy. Many miss diagnosis later I finally was diagnosed. Your doctor may take your blood pressure and pulse at least twice—once while you are lying down and once while you are standing. mso-generic-font-family:auto; 3,5,6,7 Research surveys that evaluate mental health show similar results between POTS patients and … Doctors are starting to recognize a syndrome called POTS … POTS is a syndrome that we may not understand fully, but it is a real disorder." Because it can be very difficult to exercise when you have POTS, a formal exercise program under supervision may be needed. mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; There are several other syndromes that are also thought to be related to dysautonomia, such as fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Just click on my name above and send me a message and I will have them get with you. POTS is diagnosed only when orthostatic hypotension is ruled out and when there is no acute dehydration or blood loss.