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just_a_guy

1y ago

Has anyone with POTS found relief through cardio exercise?

POTS people, has cardio exercise eased anyone's symptoms? My neurologist recommended it but I'm nervous about trying to exercise because of fainting and the pain afterward.

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GingerSnapple

1y ago

It all depends on what your doing, light cardio helps a lot of people with Pots but nothing super rigorous. Go on walks or a very light jog. No squats or anything with a lot of up and down movement as that normally worsens symptoms. I do a lot of chair or laying down exercises, or lifting small weights while I'm sitting.
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just_a_guy

1y ago

thank you for the advice!
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SnowFoxFairy

1y ago

I adore cardio but it usually makes my symptoms worse. 😥
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just_a_guy

1y ago

I'm sorry to hear that :(
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MooPigeon

1y ago

Noooo definitely not. I started a known POTS exercise program with a neurological PT. All of the exercises for the first few months were supine and I had to stop any time my heart went over 100 BPM (usually like 4 leg lifts). I even felt bad after that, so I can’t imagine what cardio would do to my body 😥
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Hamie

1y ago

It doesn't for me

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