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Chronic Illness 17w
i need your chronic illness essentials ASAP (I have severe POTs)
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Anonymous 17w

i have a google doc with links dm me!

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Anonymous 17w

electrolyte drinks stronger than gatorade are my healing potions. check the label for sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium & chloride—most just have the first two, “rapid hydration” or “flash IV”-type beverages are more likely to contain the rest

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 17w

also if you ever feel like you’re gonna pass out in the shower, doing a few slow high steps (raising your knees high like you’re marching) can quickly improve circulation. sometimes alternating the water temperature helps too

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 17w

It sounds counterintuitive, but my cardio told me to do a squat. To squeeze all the blood back out of your legs as fast as possible

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17w

interesting, i’ll give that a try next time!

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