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what are some POTS symptoms not commonly talked about? i’m going through the diagnosis process but i want to know what else i should make note of
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Anonymous 10w

Feeling out of breath really quickly and feeling like your brain starts malfunctioning (lack of oxygen when standing)

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Anonymous 10w

Heat intolerance and for me, high blood pressure not low

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Anonymous 10w

Tummy issues, joint pain, heat intolerance, and overall just so much fatigue. Like yes fatigue is a well known symptom, but I didn’t realize how much my heart working extra all the time was making me tired till I got meds that helped

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Anonymous 10w

my first dysautonomia symptom was low body temperature

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 10w

The heat tolerance is genuinely the worst part

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 10w

Oh and idk if it’s just me but I swear my immune system is doodoo cuz of my stupid nervous system bot doing its job

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 10w

what does heat intolerance feel like?

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 10w

my immune system is awful this makes so much sense

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 10w

The second I get even a little bit too warm I start feeling lightheaded, I either get too sweaty or none at all, flares up all my other chronic pain. I’m more prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, have to carry around instant ice packs to stick under my arms/neck. Like, kinda sick if it’s too hot

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 9w

For me it’s just increased POTS symptoms and I also struggle to speak if I’m standing or walking in the heat

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