jesse_the_k: Underwater picture of chubby woman stroking and blowing bubbles with a grin (lynne cox swimming)
Jesse the K ([personal profile] jesse_the_k) wrote in [personal profile] untonuggan 2013-07-12 04:31 am (UTC)

I wish I had miracle stories to share but no meds have worked for me. I sure hope there have been some better meds and better science in the intervening years.

My life includes lots of pickles and all the salt I want; drinking vast quantities of liquids; being aware of movements, positions & environments where I'm at risk for passing out; and (most importantly, I think) regular exercise in a swimming pool. In the water blood pressure isn't an issue, since the water acts on all the blood vessels equally and I'm mostly horizontal. This permits me to do vigorous exercise which would make me keel over on land.

Happy to share stories, happy to shut up :,) There's at least one other POTS person on DW, who's been dealing even with this stuff even longer: [personal profile] mariness.

Post a comment in response:

If you don't have an account you can create one now.
HTML doesn't work in the subject.
More info about formatting

If you are unable to use this captcha for any reason, please contact us by email at support@dreamwidth.org