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ErinMo

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I wake up every morning with a headache and shortness of breathe, I feel ill just so ill. I was given the diagnoses with no help on what to do now, how can I help this feeling? I’m miserable

    • Jadie

      815d

      Okay so resource wise to help you better understand what POTS is I suggest you check out the youtube channel Izzy Kornblau. She makes chronically ill content and one if her illnesses is POTS so she goes over on it plenty. First thing I suggest you learn are how the three subtypes (neuropathic, hypovolemic, hyperadenergic) factor into your POTS. Most will have two but some will have all three affecting them. Identifying subtypes will lead you to understanding why your symptoms are happening and how to communicate it with your doctor. Drink fluids and eat a salty snack to help your symptoms before you get out of bed in the morning. Getting a pulse oximeter or a watch that monitors heart rate can help you notice when your HR goes up and you can do things to help lessen symptoms before it gets too bad. Message me if you have any more questions, Ive accumulated a lot of knowledge on my own because my doctors failed me. Im sorry your doctor didnt educate you on your illness. Thats not okay.

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