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Nov 17, 2022

Thanksgiving and Chronic Illness

Thanksgiving and Chronic Illness Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There’s no pressure to buy gifts or worry about whether the person receiving those gifts will appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Everyone dresses nicely for dinner and...

Woman on a tilt table with a blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen cuff on smiling at the doctor who is performing the test. NormaLyte ORS Electrolyte for POTS

Nov 10, 2022

How to Prepare for the Tilt Table Test

How to Prepare for the Tilt Table Test You’ve suspected you have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) for a while and you’ve finally been approved for the infamous Tilt Table Test. The Tilt Table Test, among doctors, is considered the...

Oct 27, 2022

How Much Sodium Manages POTS

If you’ve been diagnosed with POTS, a form of dysautonomia, then you’re asking yourself how much salt you should be taking to manage your symptoms. Before we jump into that, let’s talk about salt. For me, late night cravings can...

Oct 20, 2022

Workplace Accommodations for People With POTS

Workplace Accommodations for People with POTS Job accommodations are a necessary part of life when you have a chronic illness. That is, if you’re able to work. Some can’t. Let’s chat about what accommodations are, who qualifies, and then talk...

Oct 13, 2022

POTS and MCAS

POTS and MCAS Let’s dive into the connection between POTS and MCAS. POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition that affects heart rate and how blood pools in your body along with a myriad of other symptoms. A...