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Flying with POTS: 7 Tips on How to Travel with Chronic Illness

Flying with POTS: 7 Tips on How to Travel with Chronic Illness Traveling can be stressful. Imagine pushing through a crowd as you’re running at a sprint through the airport. You stop to change the batteries in your handheld video...

Dec 23, 2021

5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis

5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis A chronic illness diagnosis can come with a rollercoaster of emotions. Relief that you finally know what is wrong. Excitement for potential treatments. Fear as you realize this means you’re not...

Dec 10, 2021

Is it POTS or anxiety?

Is it POTS or anxiety? Over and over we are hearing that patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are often misdiagnosed with anxiety disorders. Sometimes it takes years for a diagnosis to come which can be frustrating and exhausting. ...

Nov 26, 2021

Are all electrolyte drinks created equal?

Are all electrolyte drinks created equal? No, not even a little. Maybe you have a chronic illness such as POTS, or maybe your child has been sick with a stomach virus like rotavirus. The way to manage symptoms is a high quality...

Nov 19, 2021

8 Ways to Cope with Chronic Illness During the Holidays

The holidays are my favorite time of the year. The weather has turned and I’m no longer sweating the extra heat (literally). Grocery stores are stocked to the ceiling with cans of green beans, cranberry sauce, and other Thanksgiving staples. ...