u/Beneficial-Horse5644

I had my TTT today with local cardiologist at an electrophysiology clinic. It was not fun. I did not receive a copy of my results, but was told my resting HR was in the 70s, then jumped into the 80s during the first 10 minutes of the test, then jumped up into the 110s + 120s after the 10 minute mark, at which point I was feeling pretty terrible (lightheaded, flushing, couldn't keep my eyes open, weak limbs, brain fog) and continued feeling so until about the 17 min mark, then started to feel a bit more alert for a minute, then started going downhill again. I have not fainted, but this was the closest I have come.

The total test was for 20 minutes. The cardiologist said it was not POTS because I did not have enough of a HR jump until the 10 minute mark (which he called "unusual" or "odd" or "interesting" or something to that effect). He concluded by telling me to keep taking electrolytes and to do recumbent exercise to strengthen my core. I was feeling too disoriented to ask any questions in the moment. I have yet to see and discuss with my PCP, but feeling like today was a dead end.

EDIT: Forgot to include, they told me my BP was stable throughout the test. I only saw it during the rest phase, when it was in the 100-105/80s range.

I had my TTT today with local cardiologist at an electrophysiology clinic. It was not fun. I did not receive a copy of my results, but was told my resting HR was in the 70s, then jumped into the 80s during the first 10 minutes of the test, then jumped up into the 110s + 120s after the 10 minute mark, at which point I was feeling pretty terrible (lightheaded, flushing, couldn't keep my eyes open, weak limbs, brain fog) and continued feeling so until about the 17 min mark, then started to feel a bit more alert for a minute, then started going downhill again. I have not fainted, but this was the closest I have come.

The total test was for 20 minutes. The cardiologist said it was not POTS because I did not have enough of a HR jump until the 10 minute mark (which he called "unusual" or "odd" or "interesting" or something to that effect). He concluded by telling me to keep taking electrolytes and to do recumbent exercise to strengthen my core. I was feeling too disoriented to ask any questions in the moment. I have yet to see and discuss with my PCP, but feeling like today was a dead end.