Hey y'all! if you're new to the POTS diagnosis, or struggling with recovery, I CANNOT recommend this book enough. It's called "Tired Teens - Understanding and Conquering Chronic Fatigue and POTS" written by Dr. Philip Fischer. He explains the mechanism behind the symptoms, real ways to combat them, stories of patients, advice from nurses, what it's like to be seen for POTS, which medications are prescribed and why, and so much more helpful information. He is/was an autonomic specialist at Mayo Clinic, and just published it in 2021 as a compilation of his research and experience in a format that's accessible to anyone - you don't even need to take a class in medical jargon beforehand ;) It's also a great book to help friends and family understand the reality of the "invisible disability". I felt so seen and understood and it certainly was the kick in the pants I needed to get serious about exercise, water, and salt. Cheers!
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