You may be familiar with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, but have you heard of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? POTS is a type of dysautonomia, which is a group of disorders that affects the autonomic nervous system and causes an ...
Our Experience With Receiving The Covid 19 Booster Vaccine
We recently shared on Instagram that we have both received the covid -19 booster vaccine. Em got the vaccine first and then a few weeks later I (Kate) followed suit. The reason Em got hers sooner than I did was because she is on more immunocompromising medications than I am, and she ...
The Top 10 Items (That Help Me Feel Better) I’m Packing For My Vacation To Hawaii
I always get a little stressed when I have to pack for a vacation, or even when I have to pack a bag for an overnight stay, because of how many things I rely on at home to make myself feel better when I am symptomatic. I’m going on a real vacation (first one since Covid hit) this coming weekend ...
POTS Starter Kit – A Top Guide For Those With Dysautonomia
Okay, so you've just been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or you strongly suspect you have it and now you're wondering what is going to be in your arsenal of supplies to get yourself feeling better. We got you. Below are the items and tips we would recommend to any ...
How To Style Compression Tights For Fall And Winter
Featuring Rejuva One of the first things that was recommend to us by our doctor when we were initially diagnosed with an autonomic condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) was to wear compression tights ( or leggings). Due to POTS, our blood vessels do not contract in our ...
What are The Top 7 Questions We Get Regarding Electrolytes
Sponsored By: Ultima Replenisher What is an electrolyte + What do electrolytes do? Electrolytes are basically essential minerals (such as sodium, calcium and potassium) that are important in helping our bodies regulate themselves. They balance our Ph levels, help with muscle cramps, help with ...
POTS Diagnosis, Now What?
It’s still October and that means it’s still Dysautonomia is awareness month! We wanted to do a follow up from our latest post, I think I have POTS now what and explain what to do once you finally get a POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) diagnosis. Em: Luckily, we got diagnosed with ...
How To Do Yoga For Those Dealing With POTS
With Sadie Croshaw Exercising with POTS is tricky. It’s necessary in order for your condition to improve but, starting an exercise routine is difficult for anyone and this is especially true when POTS or any other chronic illness has already made you de-conditioned. We chatted with Sadie Croshaw, ...
I Think I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Now What?
It’s a horrible feeling to know something is medically wrong with you but have neither a diagnosis, nor an answer nor a clear path to walk down.Feeling lost within the medical world can seem isolating and hopeless. Getting a diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) sometimes ...
Our List Of The Top 8 Compression Leggings
One of the first things that was recommend to us by our doctor when we were first diagnosed with an autonomic condition called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) was to wear compression leggings (or tights). Due to POTS, our blood vessels do not contract in our legs the way they should ...
My Experience At The Mayo Clinic For A Full Autonomic Workup
One of my biggest adventures in my health journey was going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota a few years ago for a full autonomic work up. It’s where I was officially diagnosed with a form of dysautonomia called POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and where I was also diagnosed ...
What To Do When You Have A POTS Flare Up
This past weekend I had the worst POTS flare up that I’ve had in ages. Most of the time if my POTS is crashing I have a few bad hours or a rough day, but usually I’m able to pull myself out to a less sever level. For some reason, nothing I did was seemed to help my POTS and I’m still not quite sure ...
