Managing Dysautonomia Symptoms in School Sports

I didnt know I had exercise intolerance at the time so i just kept going to gym class and completely stressing my body out. I know its hard not being able to participate or awkward having to sit out but i got a lot worse because I didnt.

My pediatric cardiologist wrote me a note that essentially excused me from PE forever because of exercise intolerance. I didn't know doctors had that much power but he sure did deliver! So no gym class for me the second half of high school (my illness started late sophomore year) I was never into sports so it wasn't an issue for me but I've heard stories of folks having to give up their passion for soccer or whatever due to dysautonomia and it sucks, very sad 😅 The only exercise I can handle is my little under desk pedaler bike and some floor pilates but both of those are rare occurrences anymore since my fatigue has been so awful lately. Sometimes I get the longing to sprint a short distance (like across the backyard) or play a more physical game but I know my body can't handle it so I just pine away and do a few squats or seated leg stretches to try and alleviate the urge