Heart Racing When You Stand Up? It Could Be Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

If your heart races when you stand, you feel lightheaded, dizzy, or exhausted doing the simplest tasks—and no one has given you a straight answer—you may be dealing with POTS.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a complex condition that’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or completely overlooked in standard care. But at our clinic, we recognize the patterns—and we dig deeper.

If your symptoms are being dismissed, don’t wait. Call our clinic today at 416-261-8181.

What Is POTS?

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a form of dysautonomia—a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It causes your heart rate to spike abnormally (by 30+ beats per minute) when you go from lying down to standing up.

But it’s more than just a fast heartbeat. POTS can disrupt nearly every part of your daily life.

Common Symptoms of POTS

  • Rapid heart rate when standing

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

  • Fatigue, especially after standing or walking

  • Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

  • Shortness of breath

  • Shakiness or feeling “wired but tired”

  • Digestive issues (nausea, bloating, constipation)

  • Cold hands and feet or poor circulation

  • Anxiety-like symptoms

  • Exercise intolerance

If you’re experiencing any of these and feel like no one’s connecting the dots—call us now at 416-261-8181.

Why POTS Happens

POTS doesn’t usually occur in isolation—it’s often triggered by or connected to other health issues. In functional medicine, we work to identify these deeper layers and contributors, such as:

  • Viral infections (including post-COVID or Epstein-Barr virus)

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Mold exposure or environmental toxins

  • Connective tissue disorders (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)

  • Mitochondrial dysfunction and low cellular energy

  • Adrenal or hormonal imbalances

  • Chronic stress and vagus nerve dysfunction

  • Gut issues or nutrient deficiencies

  • Dehydration or poor electrolyte balance

If you’re looking for a provider who listens and investigates, call 416-261-8181 to book your consultation today.

Why POTS Is Often Missed

Many POTS patients are told it’s just anxiety or stress. Others are referred from one specialist to another without answers—only to be offered medications that may help some symptoms but not the root cause.

We don’t stop at symptom management. We ask why your nervous system is out of balance, and we use comprehensive testing and analysis to uncover the full picture.

⚠️ Don’t settle for being told “everything looks fine” when you know it’s not. Call us at 416-261-8181 and let’s take a real look.

How We Help

At our clinic, we specialize in complex, multisystem conditions like POTS. We understand how the nervous, cardiovascular, hormonal, and immune systems all interact—and how dysfunction in one area can throw off the entire body.

We create individualized plans based on your specific story, test results, and needs—so you’re not just managing symptoms, you’re actually working toward balance.

You deserve a plan that looks at your whole health. Call 416-261-8181 and let’s talk about next steps.

✅ You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

Call 416-261-8181 today and start getting the care your body has been asking for.