I had a tilt-table test today and it was an extremely unpleasant experience, from which I am still recovering. It diagnosed me with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and also atrial arrhythmia.

I had a tilt table test 9 years ago after passing out regularly from the age of 5. The test was successful (as the nurse put it). I passed out almost instantly and my heart rate fell to 22 beats. I found the test horrific due to feeling so unwell and disorientated when I pass out. I had pacemaker fitted the next day. I am now 42 and having the battery replaced next month.

The tilt table test was effective in diagnosing the RVST. I passed out and they ended up recording it on the EKG. I am on medication now and am feeling better. Nice to know why I passed out and the ticker is under control now. Next step is oblation if this does not work. The test is effective.

I had the tilt table test done at 21 years old. My initial blood pressure was 99/74 according to the procedure detail on the report, and it took a total of 4 minutes for my heart rate to drop to the low 40s and my blood pressure reading at 78/41. The test was in no way fun, but it was effective in my diagnosis.

I was all fine with the tilt-table test till 40 minutes, then they gave me the injection and then my heart started racing. I got a little dizzy but did not faint. My blood pressure dropped to 90/60 from earlier 110/90, and heart-rate went 150 plus.

I am waiting to have a tilt-table test. They did find one frame of atrial fibrillation on a two week monitor. The doctor is not convinced I have atrial fibrillation. I was asleep when it occurred. I am so confused about what is wrong with me. I had a near syncope in a store in January and still no diagnosis.

I could have told the doctor I have postural hypotension, so why the tilt-table test! I flat-lined for six seconds and felt awful for the next day. I do not agree to prove what you already know.

At the tilt-table test my blood pressure went to 200 over190, then heart rate was 42. I passed out, got lightheaded, dizzy, and puked. It is no fun.

Tilt table result was, I was flat-lined with CPR, not a "fun" procedure.