Do I Have POTS Syndrome Quiz

Understand posture-related symptoms and how they may affect heart rate, circulation, and daily life in about 10 minutes. Fast and free, with 15 focused questions to help you decide what to discuss with a clinician.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
4/15
Course and Functional Impact (CaFI)
Reflects how persistent posture-linked symptoms are, what tends to trigger them, how recovery goes, and how much they interfere with daily activities.
No impact captured
Signal to note
Action signal
0NaNNo impact captured1NaNSignal to note3NaNAction signal
A score of 4 falls in the Action signal range, suggesting ongoing or activity-limiting patterns were endorsed on these items.
example score
11/15
Heart and Circulation Observations (HaCO)
Summarizes posture-linked heart, breathing, and circulation observations you reported, without diagnosing any condition.
No scored responses
Signal to note
Action signal
0NaNNo scored responses1NaNSignal to note3NaNAction signal
A score of 11 falls in the Action signal range, indicating multiple heartbeat/breathing/circulation observations were endorsed and are worth clinical discussion even though the total is not diagnostic.
example score
6/15
Posture-Linked Symptoms (PLS)
This scale reflects whether symptoms appear or intensify when standing or staying upright.
No scored response
Signal to note
Action signal
0NaNNo scored response1NaNSignal to note3NaNAction signal
A score of 6 falls in the Action signal range, suggesting you endorsed multiple posture-linked symptoms that warrant medical assessment while recognizing this is not diagnostic.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Dizzy When Standing
41%OF USERS
People who get lightheaded, shaky, or feel their heart racing when they stand up and want to see if the pattern matches orthostatic symptoms.
Chronic Fatigue Symptom Check
34%OF USERS
People dealing with ongoing fatigue, brain fog, headaches, or exercise intolerance who suspect a circulation or autonomic issue might be contributing.
After Illness or Injury
25%OF USERS
People whose symptoms began or worsened after a viral illness, COVID, concussion, or a period of deconditioning and want to understand possible posture-related triggers.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Course and Functional Impact (CaFI)
Average
8.2
Normal range
5.610.8
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15
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Heart and Circulation Observations (HaCO)
Average
4.5
Normal range
2.26.8
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15
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Posture-Linked Symptoms (PS)
Average
8.1
Normal range
6.210
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15
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this self-check measure?
It screens for symptoms that may worsen with standing, including rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, and circulation-related changes. It also asks how these symptoms affect daily activities.
Can the results diagnose a medical condition?
No. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose POTS or other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
It takes about 10 minutes to complete. It includes 15 questions.
How should answers be selected if symptoms vary from day to day?
Select the option that best reflects the usual pattern over recent weeks. If symptoms occur only during specific triggers, answer based on those situations.
When should urgent medical care be sought?
Seek urgent help for fainting, severe chest pain, trouble breathing, confusion, or inability to stand safely. Lie down and do not drive if these symptoms occur.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Do I Have POTS Syndrome Quiz

Do I Have POTS Syndrome Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This quick, free self-check explores posture-linked symptoms, heart and circulation changes, and effects on daily life that can occur with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). This is not a diagnosis or diagnostic tool; similar symptoms can have other causes, and only a qualified clinician can assess them. Discuss recurring symptoms with a doctor or specialist. If you faint, have severe chest pain, struggle to breathe, become confused, or cannot stand safely, lie down, do not drive, and seek urgent medical help.

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