Girl Talk on Yik Yak | Those with POTS- how do you manage your symptoms and do you see a doctor? I had my tilt table test more than a year ago (had a terrible experience) and they just diagnosed and sent me on my way and that was it I don’t even know what to do now, but I have-

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Those with POTS- how do you manage your symptoms and do you see a doctor? I had my tilt table test more than a year ago (had a terrible experience) and they just diagnosed and sent me on my way and that was it I don’t even know what to do now, but I have-

Anonymous 5w

So much anxiety about being sick that I literally have dreams about it and dreams about passing out and just being at work and standing up for long periods of time is hard and I don’t know how to manage it

Anonymous 5w

me and like half my friends have pots and the drs did the same to us 😭but some of the things we’ve found: waterrrr lots of water and electrolytes so either those electrolyte packets or gatorade, sounds stupid but carry salt w u and if u start to feel faint, stick it under ur tongue, wear compression socks if ur gonna be standing alot, always keep an eye on ur heart rate w an apple watch or just checking it yourself every hour, if u start to feel hot/overheated then rub something cold on the

Anonymous

#1 5w

insides of ur wrists and elbows, also don’t be afraid to just sit down/lay down wherever if it’s that bad, make sure ur friends/coworkers know u have it and what could happen and ask for accommodations if u think they would help

Anonymous

#1 5w

i think that’s all, good luck 🫶🫶

Anonymous

#1 5w

Thank you!