Newly diagnosed with POTS, looking for drug-free treatment options

Drink water with ice in it, I always have a water bottle with ice water in it because it helps me cool off, and hydration is extremely important! Also, carrying around salty snacks. I don't have dietary restrictions, but lays potato chips always make me feel better during a POTS episode. Also, consider using mobility aids. I use a cane to get around big places and it helps a lot to have something to support myself with!

a lo5 of people struggle with coffee, sodas, and energy drinks as it increases tachycardia. For me, I don’t notice much affect. However, focus on salty foods. Salt and vinegar chips, pickles, oh gosh I’m blanking but add salt to everything!!

I have POTS, I am not on any medication for it, and I am allergic/ sensitive to most everything! I am not prediabetic but my mother is with POTS and she has many options. I myself experience tons of nausea, so soda is an absolute must because of the carbonation. Obviously, there are other ways around that part with carbonated drinks without sugar. Lots of protein and green vegetables help and protein powder is my newly discovered super food that makes me feel like an almost human being again. As the other person said, salt is great. Literally amazing. I feel sick, salt tablets help, and so does a handful of popcorn (slightly healthier than potato chips in my mind). COMPRESSION SOCKS. I will always hype up compression socks, I am a third generation POTS and this is an absolute lifesaver. Obviously ask your doctor about the amount of pressure, but the higher the socks go (I recommend thigh), the better you will feel. It absolutely sucks in summer though since it’s hot with those socks, but that’s when POTS is the worst. Keeping your food consistent is a huge one with POTS. Routine is essential. Eat at the same time every day, keep it protein packed if you can. (I have a nut allergy so I struggle with getting enough protein.) And the most random advice: drink a glass of water before bed and one as soon as you wake up. I have absolutely no scientific backup on this but I swear it helps. Feel free to ask me any questions based off of food sensitivity/ allergies. I have gluten intolerance and nut, fruit, and half of vegetables allergies so I can almost guarantee I have some solutions!

People can different symptoms but for heat intolerance, avoid hot showers/baths or hotter weather if you can. For tachycardia, avoid caffeine. Sodas, energy drinks, and teas can have it. Meals rich in carbohydrates can be a trigger for some people. For low blood pressure, don't do a lot of standing. Sit somewhere, even if it's on the floor lol. I had to stand for an hour in line for urgent care and it was making me really symptomatic so I just said f*ck it I'll sit on the floor. Increasing fluid and salt intake can help but it doesn't for everyone. Salt helps you retain fluids. Like I said POTS symptoms can vary from person to person so it depends on what symptoms you have. Some of us had to be put on meds because diet and lifestyle changes just weren't enough.