(Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) From tracking, to hydrating, to temperature regulation, POTS requires a lot! Here are the best products I have used to help manage my POTS!
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Heart tracking
Electrolytes
Compression
Home accomodations
Temperature regulation
Travel essentials
Heart tracking
The BEST way to track and manage your health and spoons! I highly recommend trying the free app first, then purchasing the band and subscription if you like it!
Visible
The best way to self check heartrate and blood oxygen AND is easy to travel with!
Zacurate Pro Series 500DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
The best way to check your blood pressure and heart rate at home!
OMRON Iron Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
Perfect for health and fitness tracking overall! I used the Tachymon app to track heart rate live.
Apple Watch
Gives a good graph and overall view of your heart rate for the day, week, or month.
Heart Analyzer
I keep all my emergency medical info in here! That way it can be accessed by first responders or medical teams during an emergency without unlocking my phone.
Apple Health
Electrolytes
I love the lemon-lime and cotton candy flavors!
Liquid I.V.
I always add this in my coffee or any other flavored drink to get some more electrolytes in. It is salty if you put it in regular water, so I recommend putting it in a flavored drink!
Buoy Electrolyte Drops 120 Servings, No Sugar
Another great electrolyte brand! This is a bit cheaper and still tastes amazing.
Drip Drop
Another tasty and hydrating electrolyte brand!
HydroMate
The strawberry lemonade is my fav!
OZENKE Electrolytes Powder 30 Sticks
A classic choice for on the go electrolytes that is premade!
Gatorade
A good pick-me-up chewy tablet rather than drinking electrolytes! There are multiple flavors of this!
Vitassium FastChews
Compression
My waist compression that helps your blood flow! Also makes you SNATCHED!
LODAY Waist Trainer Corset Tummy Control
Perfect compression for those who want to keep their dogs out👀 I prefer socks, but these are good for times you wear shoes that don’t need socks!
Lin Performance Medical Calf Compression Sleeve
Cute but casual compression socks! I got the nude color and used them for years!
Laite Hebe 4 Pairs Compression Socks
More cute compression socks! I got these in white and they are one of my best pairs.
Best Compression Socks for Women
My favorite compression socks! I take these out when I want to have a bit more fun with my outfit.
Bluemaple Compression Socks for Women & Men (6 Pairs)
More cute compression socks! I like to have plenty of fun designs to choose from.
Compression Socks For Men-Charmking Compression Socks ...
Home accomodations
For those who have a hard time standing for a whole shower (it is ROUGH out here)
Amazon.com: Bathtub Chairs For Seniors
Comes in many colors and is plushy to provide comfort when sitting or lying on the floor!
Foxmas Soft Fluffy Plush Shaggy Area Rug 3x5ft Pink
Because it isnt always an option to lie down on the nasty floor and put your legs on the couch
Kolbs Leg Elevation Pillow Flat Top 7"
A NEED for those awful giant step in bathtubs
Suction Grab Bar
This makes waking a bit easier as the postural change isnt as much! Good for POTS, clear sinuses and headaches!
Wedge Pillow 24x24x10 Memory Foam Cushion
Perfect for newly diagnosed potsies to begin their new lifestyle, or as a gift for another potsie!
“So you have POTS” box
Temperature regulation
This is a must have in the summer! I keep it on at all times while outside in the TX heat!
Portable Neck Fan, Bladeless, 360° Cooling, USB Rechargeable
A life saver in the heat with POTS! It blows air UNDER your shirt which can help reduce overheating and sweating (losing water)!
