Necessities For The POTSies
This is a list of necessities for those with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
Water Intake/Hydration Necessities
This section is for all things water and hydration related.
As POTSie's we're supposed to drink a lot of water each day. This 50 oz, yes you read right…50 oz, tumbler can help you get your daily water in!
These are great to help you stay hydrated
These are a great way to get electrolytes!
Checking Your Vitals
With POTS it is important we know our vitals at any given point. Find things in this section to help you do that.
My Apple Watch has been a game changer in tracking my heart rate and alerting me when it's high
Knowing your heart rate/pulse is a must with POTS
Be able to keep an eye on your blood pressure at home with this!
How neat is this??
Temperature Regulation Aids
These items help POTSies regulate their temperature a little better.
These are great for hot days!
This is a POTSies dream! A portable air conditioning fan. No more getting overheated when outside. You can even add ice cubes to the water to make it colder!
This looks perfect for those who get hot in their sleep!
Compression Garments
Find a compression garment here to help with circulation.
Looo at these cute compression socks! Purchase them to help with circulation.
Grab these compression socks to help with circulation!
How cute are these colors and designs?!
Fooooood!
Here are some cookbooks tailored to POTSies
Check out this cookbook!
Another good cookbook!
Pickles help those with POTS increase their sodium intake. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps the body retain water in blood vessels, which can help regulate blood pressure.
Funny Apparel
Get a good laugh at this funny POTS apparel.
"Stand up" to POTS is such a funny play on words!
How cute is this!?
This is too funny! I plan to get me one of these 😂
Misc Items for POTsies
These are other items to help get POTSies through the day.
Elevating your legs can help with POTS flare ups
Showers can induce a POTS flare up which can cause you to pass out. Having a removable shower head is wonderful if you are only able and to take baths do to your POTS
This is great for POTSies who have to be outside whether that be taking their kids to the park, beach or a cookout.