A list of ways postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome affects daily life.
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6 Ways POTS Affects Daily Life
- Temperature Regulation “Full body shivers Luke you’re in a freezer.”
- Having to stand up slowly “Because of the change in heart rate, standing up can lead to loss of consciousness.”
- Being unable to drive “Fainting sells, brain fog, chronic fatigue.”
- Orthostatic Intolerance “Just standing or walking for too long can be difficult.”
- Exercise and heart rate “We’re encouraged to exercise, but are also told it can make symptoms worse.”
- Fatigue “Sometimes it’s nearly impossible to get out of bed.”
POTS can be truly debilitating.
Let’s help spread awareness.
Originally published: February 15, 2017