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a millennial's guide to a UK summer as a POTSie
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items Some items I've used, since moving from the US to the UK to cope with warmer weather and no air conditioning!
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My go-to for electrolytes/hydration when I feel a flare coming
Liquid I.V.
An excellent on-the-go option, in case your stomach is full, and you need a break from fluids for a wee bit
SaltStick
Gin Gins have been one of the best ways to help manage nausea during a POTS flare. They also offer a hard candy, but the chewy ginger gummies have always been my favourite.
The Ginger People GIN GINS Original Chews
I carry one of these bottles with me everywhere I go. Mine is purely for water, so of I need electrolytes, too, I'll carry a second bottle for that, as I don't want the flavours to alter how my water jug tastes. These water bottles are so helpful wit...
2 Liter Water Bottle
Cooling towels for your neck can be a lifesaver if you're out of the house and need help managing your body's temperature. Air conditioning not being a standard option indoors means we need to think outside the box with self-cooling.
Cooling Towels - Amazon.co.uk
The best way to avoid direct sunlight and protect yourself from the occasional sunburn!
Ultralight Umbrella - Amazon.co.uk
Prior to getting my tilt table test referral from cardiology, I used a pulse oximeter to manually collect data using the Poor Man's Tilt Table test and compiling it in an excel spreadsheet which I then presented to my cardiologist at our first consul...
Amazon.co.uk: Pulse Oximeter
Once my POTS diagnosis was confirmed, I started tracking my oxygen levels and heart rate more consistently. This helped me become more aware of when I might have a flare coming, or if one I was in might finally be easing. My Samsung galaxy smart watc...
Galaxy Watch5 44mm | Health & Fitness BT - Samsung
Pill organisers can be a lifesaver with ensuring you don't miss a dose. As POTSies, we can be a bit forgetful when it comes to remembering to take our medication, and these daily pill organisers have been so helpful. At a glance, I can see if I've ha...
Pill Organizers - Health & Personal Care
On-the-go air conditioning!
Neck Fan - Amazon.com
A great way to cool down your body temperature in more intense climates!
Cooling Vest - Amazon.com
A great way to keep your water/electrolytes cold!
Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Amazon.com
Guides
I mentioned the Poor Man's Tilt Table Test in another recommendation and thought this might be helpful to people who suspect they have POTS, but haven't been to a cardiologist yet for confirmation. This is essentially the method I used.
Home Testing for POTS: The Poor Man's Tilt Table and ...