living with POTS can be overwhelming, but over time I’ve found a few things that help me manage it. DISCLAIMER: i am a medical professional, but this isn’t my medical advice to you or a treatment recommendation. POTS (and similar conditions) vary so ...
the spoon theory, something good to know if you are newly diagnosed or if you have family or friends with dysautonomia
Spoon Theory — Awareness for POTSies
learning more about POTS - again a great place to start for new diagnoses or for family or friends to learn
What Is POTS? — Awareness for POTSies
friends and family - this is another great resource to be helpful!
Friends And Family — Awareness for POTSies
what are POTS flare ups and tips on how to navigate through them
Navigating Flare-ups — Awareness for POTSies
if you only read one of these, let it be this!
Daily Tips and Tricks for POTSies
nutrition and maintaining my POTS go hand in hand, anytime I stray too much from what my body needs I feel awful
Meal Preparation/Nutrition — Awareness for POTSies
I LOVE traveling, so it takes a little extra prep but it's worth it in the end!
Traveling with POTS — Awareness for POTSies
parenting with POTS…this is another wonderful resource that has truly helped me. there are also sub-sections with info related to the age of your child(ren)
Parenting With POTS — Awareness for POTSies
self care looks different for everyone and can vary day to day depending on your spoons!!
Self-care — Awareness for POTSies
coming soon - navigating various relationships with POTS
Navigating Relationships — Awareness for POTSies
getting hot just triggers a bunch of other things to happen when you have POTS so a handheld fan or a fan like this is necessary, i don't have one of these yet but it is on my wish list
Portable Neck Fan, Hands Free Bladeless Fan
this fan is amazing and it holds a charge forever!!! you'll thank me later, it's saved me through many outdoor concerts!
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan, Pink
this is a great bp cuff for at home measuring!
iHealth Track Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
my personal fave salt brand, POTSies iykyk
Baja Gold Mineral Sea Salt, Fine Grind, 1 Lb. Bag
i like to keep these in my purse
SaltStick Electrolyte FastChews - Mango
between POTS and migraines - nausea happens, A LOT. these are a musttttt have for me
GIN GINS Original Ginger Chews 1 lb Bag
compression helps a lot of people, myself included - i feel that leggings work better for me than the socks but i wear both!
