Tilt Table Test Explained 

What do you think is the worst part of a tilt table test?

I’m scheduled for the tilt test for POTS dx and I’m dreading it. I can’t even shower without a chair because standing up for more than 10 minutes literally destroys me. I get nauseous and dizzy and if I don’t sit or lay down I’ll pass out. Thank you for this video!

You are very easy on eyes and ears. Bless you. Thank you very much for your time and effort.

The most helpful video thus far!

Firstly thank you so much for explaining. I have my Tilt Test next week and I'm so excited about it; I have ME and suspected POTS and I love that this is measurable and proveable.

Thank you, getting one of these post covid and appreciate the description! Going to check out the POTS video!

Thank you for this video, from just reading the descriptions (mine is gonna be scheduled for sometime in August), just the entire process terrifies me. An audio description from somebody who has had it helps me a lot.

This video was so helpful. I finally saw a cardiologist last week to see if I might have pots because I do have symptoms, but the poor man’s tilt table test he did was nothing like you described and I didn’t experience symptoms, and I think that’s the reason why. He had me lay down, took my blood pressure immediately, and then had me stand right back up and took my blood pressure again. I always get nervous when testing also, and I have some mild social anxiety to boot, so I was not at all at my normal baseline when we did the test, and I wasn’t given time to lay down and get to my baseline either. It was really frustrating, and I didn’t realize that he had done the test wrong until afterward. This video really helped me understand how it should have been done and what the problems may have been. Thank you for making it.

Thank you for your explanation! I have been struggling with symptoms similar to POTS and want some relief really bad so I can get back to the things I enjoy. One Doctor has already done a number of tests and has mentioned a treatment plan, but I have a Doctor that is not agreeing and wants to do more tests, including the tilt table. I'm just overwhelmed.

I have my tilt table test on Thursday and I appreciate this SO much

Imma be doing this on the 11th so thanks alot ❤

Wow so they’re just gonna force me to stay in the position that literally makes me feel like my brain is dying, fantastic

Nice short a to the point explanation of the test. Could you please guide on the exercise a patient is required to do being positive in the test?

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

When I had to get the nitroglycerin and it made my heart rate go to 168. As soon as I was laid flat again my rate dropped instantly to 92. The racing heart was the worst part for me.

Thank you for your video! I'm getting a tilt table test for pots soon and I am pretty nervous! I'm curious, did you have to stop any medications before hand?

I’m doing this test soon. I’m scared of passing out. I hope my heart is healthy.

Should salt or salt water be stopped a certain time before the test day?

Im curious. How did you gain from taking the test? Asking because my mom is on a betablocker, and doc has a feeling she has pots. She is 65. And has gone in vtach 1 time. When she went to the bathroom 1 night

Have to do this test tomorrow I pass out and they can't find out why I really don't want to do this but need answers.

Just had mine today. My legs almost gave out 3min into the test, they just wouldn't support my weight. I got dizzy, had headaches, and Nausea too. Now I'm left exhausted, and plan on sleeping most of the day, but I hope it brings answers.

@alyssa layne Hi, I am wondering if you would recommend not doing salt and electrolytes the day (or several days) before doing the tilt table test, as this improves symptoms?

What's POTS? I have WPW and I have to have this done in a few weeks.

I passed out within 10 minutes of the test. The tech must've never had that happen cuz he looked freaked out. My BP plummeted dramatically. I felt horrible. I was not expecting to faint. I never passed out just by standing before. My faints are usually triggered by something. I was initially diagnosed with Neurocardiogenic syncope but I'm pretty sure I have PoTs.

So, is this to dx an issue or to solve an issue? I was once given an order for a tilt test but that order was to invert me & try to shake my inner ear fabrics/crystals back into place. I get motion sick & sometimes exercise induced vertigo..

I suspect a dx of pots even though my tilt table was negative. the tilt was not done properly and I did pass out multiple times. they never put me back down. but are rating me for pots. Ive seen 3 cardiologists, and 2 electrophysiologists. Im not sure what else to do. any tips

I had mine this morning. Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Horrible experience. Uncomfortable and extremely unpleasant. Didn’t feel faint at all. Had to stop test after 20 mins in upright position because discomfort was too much. You can hardly move and the restraints make breathing and movement difficult. All these tests I’ve had to have because I fainted for 3 seconds 15 months ago. A one off occurrence and doctors overreacting 😡

Tilt table test ... very important to diagnose my vasovagal syncope, but one of the most miserable feelings ever. I felt like I was stuck between, passing out, consciousness and vomiting for an eternity. That condition probably only lasted a few minutes, but seemed to last forever!

My tilt table Test is tomorrow and I get extreme anxiety with needles and doctors and anything medical, so I’m not really looking forward to this tomorrow haha

What does POTS mean?

I have one in may and I'm so scared, my sister got diagnosed but I'm not nearly as bad as her. Anyone else feel like they're faking it?

My test is TODAY!! Aaaaaahhhh!! Not looking forward to passing out!

I had mine yesterday. My BP Dropped to 79/29 😳... I didn't faint but felt miserable. Is it normal for your BP to drop with this test?

You didn’t mention anything about the drug administered