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Dysautonomia Favorites
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items These are my favorite tools for surviving dysautonomia, saving spoons and increasing my quality of life.
Liquid IV is a classic POTS staple. It has B-vitamins added for extra energy. Many POTSies like Liquid IV the best out of all the electrolyte drinks.
Liquid I.V. - Faster Hydration Than Water Alone
This rigid frame wheelchair turns on a dime, is super lightweight, fully customizable and can be used with a power assist if needed.
TiLite Aero Z Series 2 - Rigid Wheelchairs
This combines the portability of the rollator with the ability to be used as a lightweight transport wheelchair as well. I wish I chose this as my rollator so someone could push me if I ran out of spoons. The standard Drive rollator does not allow fo...
Drive Medical Nitro Duet Rollator and Transport Chair
Use a shower chair. It will save you so many spoons! This one with a back makes me feel more secure.
CVS Health Shower Chair
These are perfect for hot days or warm buildings. It looks similar to wearing headphones around the neck when wearing it. It is quiet, but powerful.
Panergy Bladeless Neck Fan Portable Personal ...
I keep one of these attached to each of my bags so I always have one ready. They come in zip up waterproof pouches so you can get them wet ahead of time. They also clip onto your things which is great. They are long and thin so they are perfect for w...
Sports Cooling Towel
Sea Bands are awesome for the nausea that comes along with chronic illnesses and dysautonomia.
Seaband
Loop earplugs are one of the few ear plugs that have tips small enough to fit my ears. The additional "mute" increases the noise cancelling ability.
Loop Experience: 18 dB Sound Reduction
The silicone Loop Quiet is soft and small enough to sleep with comfortably. It also has interchangable tips for the perfect fit.
Loop Quiet: Noise Reduction for Deep Sleep
If you cannot tolerate the added vitamin B and C in other electrolyte drinks, Pedialyte is a safe option.
Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder Variety Pack - 8ct/2.4 ...
For those days when you have no spoons, Orgain is a great way to get protein in.
Orgain : Protein Powders
The premade Orgain shakes are great to keep in a bedside cart or nightstand for really bad days.
Orgain : Protein Shakes & Meal Replacement Drinks
I keep these in my bag for emergencies. I can shake it up and put it on the back of my neck to cool off quickly.
CVS Health Instant Cold Pack Portable Pain Relief
Salt tablets are nice to have on-hand for emergencies.
Sodium Chloride : Medicines & Treatments FSA & HSA ...
Honestly, this is how I keep my electrolytes in check on normal days. My EP also recommemded just plain old Gatorade to keep my sodium up.
Gatorade Frost Glacier Freeze Sports Drink Mix
This is specifically formulated for POTS and dysautonomia. I like that this formulation is free of citric acid. Many people with dysautonomia have GI issues or interstitial cystitis and cannot tolerate citric acid.
NormaLyte PURE
This is more discrete tham other nausea wrist bands. It still works on the exact same acupressure point to relieve nausea. It is marketed to pregnant women, but works for anyone with nausea.
Frida Mom Anti-Nausea Bands- Pressure Point Therapy For Morning ...