syncope

Hi i am a 24 year old female who has suffered from recurrent syncope and as a result has had to stop nursing placements. i am being investigated by a cardiologist and have had a echocardiogram wich showed only slight regurgitation on heart valves but nothing significant. i had a normal ecg and have had a tilt table test in which i had a pre syncope episode due to low blood pressure and i have been sent a letter from the cardiologist to have another tilttable test before i see her agian to be reviewed. they had firt thought syncope was vasovegal and the doctor at the tilt test has said that she feel i have pots and that it may be related to a condition called elhers danlos which makes sense as i do fit the catogory for this condition. what i want to know is why does the cardiologist want another tilt test what will this assertain as i was under the impression from the other doctor that they now knew what was wrong with me . any help advice be great im really concerened as i found the tilt test really horrible and dont want to have to repeat it if i dont have to .

Amyanne, welcome to the forum I am glad you joined us. I assume they want a second tilt test to see if there was any change in the situation. Usually all tests are repeated for this reason.

thankyou for your reply. i hope then that they find out what they need to know and are able to treat me. i tried the higher salt and more fluid exercise as i read that helps but it hasnt relly helped me yet and as a result i have just had to leave my nursing course as i am not safe for patients. i hhave been reading about the use of a pacemaker but have found very mixed views about their benefits. have you heard anything on them ,. are they usefull for pots

Amyanne, if you are diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome there are medicines that can treat this ailment. If the diet isn't working out, perhaps you should give it some time first and also ask your physician for medication to raise your bloodpressure. A pacemaker is a very last resort people turn to and in your case shouldn't even be thought of (yet, or not at all).

thanks for the information i will take it on board.

I'll keep my fingers crossed your test will turn out OK Amyanne