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Chronic Illness Daily Survival Picks: POTS and Dysautonomia Edition
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items When you suffer from chronic illness its important to create a daily or flare pack for yourself. These are just a few of the things that have helped me to feel better and manage my POTs and Dysautonomia symptoms. I hope they help you as well!
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Compression for POTS
Electrolytes
Medical Devices and Wearables
Sleep and Comfort Aids
Comfy Cozy Flare Day Wear and Blankets
Compression for POTS
These are my go to compression garments and gear for all things POTs flare!
These compression socks are great for daily use at 15-20mmHG and can be worn with anything.
Women’s Everyday Compression Calf Socks (15-20mmHg)
These are the BEST compression leggins that I've had to manage my POTS yet.
VIM & VIGR Nylon 15-20 mmHg Compression Tights
I love these for a heavier compression sock on heavy POTs flare days and when travelling.
VIM & VIGR Cotton Graduated Compression Socks
Waist binding is the most effective tool to manage POTs on flare days. This is a great entry point binder that works well for starting out.
Postpartum & Post Surgery Abdominal Binder M
A great sleeve for compression on lighter days or for working out. Game changer in my workouts with my POTS.
Incrediwear Back Support Sleeve for Pain Relief
The gold standard for us POTS sufferers for compression. I love this one when flying, or flaring hard.
SKIMS BODY CORE SCULPT WAIST CINCHER | SIENNA
For $99 these great compression boots and I use them often. They have removable pads for heat or cold, work well, and again won't break the bank. Great for pots and blood flow but also after workouts.
FSA HSA Air Compression Leg Massager w/ Cold Therapy
Electrolytes
I have tried everything and these are the cleanest, least sugar electrolytes that I have found to help my POTS management.
These are my favorite electrolytes! We use them daily for POTS management in our house. Vegan, sugar free electrolytes that taste great!
SALTT Electrolytes Powder Packets 30ct
If you like your electrolytes sparkly then these are for you!
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Drink Variety 12-Count
If you get overdone on drinking your electrolytes, try these capsules. Love them on travel days.
Vitassium Electrolyte Capsules, 500mg Sodium, 100 Salt Pills
Medical Devices and Wearables
These are two non-negotiables for me- blood pressure cuff and vagus nerve stimulator
Since using this Vagus nerve stimulator my flare volume has gone down
Pulsetto FIT V2 Wellness Wearable Device
The best blood pressure monitor I have used- and most accurate for flare days
OMRON Platinum Upper Arm BP Monitor w/AFib
These are the luxury edition compression boots which have really helped me to manage blood flow, flares and more with pots. They are also great for muscle recovery after tough workouts!
Normatec dynamic air compression massage
Sleep and Comfort Aids
These sleep aids have really helped reduce flares and keep me comfortable
A great bed air for POTs and gerd flares
Kolbs Bed Wedge Pillow for Sleep Apnea & Acid Reflux
I love these for days with aches, pains and when the dysautonomia kicks in from heat
Ice Packs for Injuries Reusable 3-Piece Set
For hard flare days this POTs bed pillow and system is a game changer. It reduces those getting out of bed spins!
Yojoker 4PCS Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow Set
Comfy Cozy Flare Day Wear and Blankets
Everyone with chronic illness needs their flare day essential comfy clothes and blankets. These are a few of my faves.
On days when I want a cuddle but not the weight, the dreamer blanket from comfrt is the best. Warm. Cuddly. and just right when you dont feel great
Dreamer Blanket | Super Soft, Cozy Oversized Blanket | Comfrt
When you suffer from chronic illness a weighted blanket is all the difference on those high anxiety flare days. I love my comfrt cuddlecloud weighted blanket!
Comfrt | CuddleCloud 20 LB Weighted Blanket
Another light day favorite- just for cuddles this soft set is amazing for lounging, when you don't feel great or just to be cozy!
Comfrt | Cloud Lounge Tee
Nothing beats a comfrt hoodie and sweatpants more than this hoodie with built in eye mask. Butter soft, and helps me on the hard days!
Airplane Mode Travel Hoodie with Eye Mask | Comfrt