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POTS-Friendly Toolkit 🫶🏻
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items A collection of supportive essentials and gentle comforts I use for navigating life with POTS—from hydration and compression to cooling products, low-energy self-care and flare-day rest. These are the little tools that can help make difficult days fe...
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Monitoring Devices
Compression socks/stockings
Comfy wear 🩷🌸
Self Care 🫶🏻
Shower essentials
Drinks & snacks
Monitoring Devices
Here are a few of the devices I use to monitor my BP, pulse and oxygen levels.
If you have POTS also, you know the drill!
My handiest little POTS tool, ever.
Tracking spikes and drops is an essential practice in my tachycardic world 🩷
LOOKEE® Premium Fingertip Pulse Oximeter | Proudly Canadian | Oxygen Therapy Monitor | SpO2 Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor with Auto Rotate OLED Display, Plethysmograph Waveform | Batteries Included
A handy tool for checking BP, easily and effectively 👌🏻
3 Series Blood Pressure Monitor
Compression socks/stockings
Blood pooling with POTS is miserable.
Dizziness, palps and feeling like I'm going to pass out - on the daily.
Compression socks and stockings can be very helpful! I rely on mine, for sure!
Sometimes you need cuter than normal compression socks!! 🌸
MesaSe 6 Pairs Women‘s Floral Compression Socks - Knee-High Nylon Blend Breathable For Fitness & Training Hand Wash Only
I personally find it very helpful to use compressions when traveling! Flights for sure!! ✈️
Dr. Scholl's - Graduated Compression Knee High 1 Pair
I like have open toed compressions for times when the toe restriction is too much for me.
Open Toe Compression Socks 20-30 mmHg Knee High Support Stockings for Men Women,medium(pack of 2) - Walmart.ca
These are my go-to compressions for after meals, when my symptoms flare quickly!
Medical Compression Stockings for Men and Women with Silicone Band Firm 20-30 mmHg Graduated Support for Varicose Veins, Edema Compression Socks, Thigh Support Stockings (Beister) - Walmart.ca
Comfy wear 🩷🌸
I was bed-ridden with Lyme for almost 3 years. I still am house-bound for the most part - with the exception of appointments.
Wearing jammies, soft robes and comfy lounge wear helps to make really hard parts of my journey feel a little more cozy.
This is my absolute favorite bathrobe!
It's so soft, warm and absorbent.
I spend more time in my robe than you can imagine, so it's important that it be one I LOVE! 🤍
PJGGZ Women's Shawl Collar Soft Bathrobe
Being comfy is the most important thing for me! Between chronic pain, bloating and flare days blahs, having jammie sets that feel good, and let my body breathe - are clutch! I love this set!
Ekouaer Women's 2 Pack Long Sleeve Pajamas
Sometimes, I buy myself the fancy things.
Not often, but for pajamas - I will make an exception! 😋
Victoria's Secret Flannel Pajama Set, Women's Sleepwear
As someone who spends a great deal of time in pajamas/lounge wear, it's important to feel good in what I'm wearing. Comfy yet pretty sets are not only helpful physically, they are a morale boost for me.
Women's Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set
Slip on footwear is really the only option for me. Indoor/outdoor, quality & comfort! Love! 🫶🏻
Lakehouse Clog
Keeping my POTS feet warm can be a challenge. These slippers, while an investment - are a worthy one. Comfort, warm, luxurious and gives a walking on a cloud vibe!
Puffy Sheep Slippers
I can't help but love a sock that is a name twin to my beautiful daughter 🩷
Sadie Sock
Self Care 🫶🏻
Self Care is the best care 🩷🌸
My eyes suffer from Lyme & POTS.
These are beautiful for de-puffing, cooling & self care 🫶🏻
Grace & Stella Award Winning Under Eye Mask (Blue, 24 Pairs) Reduce Dark Circles, Puffy Eyes, Undereye Bags, Wrinkles, Gel Under Eye Patches, Birthday Gifts for Women - Vegan Cruelty-Free Self Care - Walmart.ca
I find these very helpful when the headaches are hitting hard 🩷🖤
BeeVines 100% Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask (2)
Dry brushing is SO good for the lymphatic system! This is a key part of my self care routine! 🩷
Belula 100% Boar Bristle Dry Brush Set
Shower essentials
With POTS, the shower can feel like a dangerous place for me. The dizziness can come on quick. I have found some tools to help me feel safer and more supported.
Showers often get me feeling very dizzy!!
A shower bench is an absolute game changer! I love that this one looks nicer than the one my grandma used to have!
I feel safer having this nearby.
Bamboo Shower Stool Bench with Storage Shelf
Shower must haves 🩷💚
AARainbow 2-Pack Shower Body Brush & Loofah
Drinks & snacks
When my body needs some salt asap, I reach for these! Electrolyte packets and a zip lock baggie of this popcorn are great for appointment days, too!
A healthy option for sea salty popcorn goodness! 🍿
Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP® Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Sweet & Salty Ready-to-Eat Vegan Kettle Corn Popcorn, 198g - Walmart.ca
These are so handy to have around! 🩷 Just mix a stick into water and you’ve got a convenient electrolyte drink without having to fuss with measuring anything. I love the individual packets for keeping in my bag, by the bed, or grabbing when I’m head...
Liquid IV Sugar Free Electrolyte Drink
Having a 32oz water bottle makes staying hydrated a little more effortless!
Also saves me some extra trips up and down the stairs to refill - on flare days, this is a big plus! 🩷
POWCAN 40oz Insulated Water Bottle, Leak-Proof