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10 Embarrassing Symptoms of POTS
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. It causes an abnormally fast heart rate when you stand up, which can lead to a number of other symptoms, including dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting....
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Does POTS Make Your Hands Shake?
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When someone with POTS stands up, their blood pressure drops and their heart rate...
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POTS and the Summer Heat
I swear the summer is never ending.   "Don't wish away my summer!" I can hear the naysayers now.  Sit down, Susan, I know you love the heat.  But, if you suffered from a chronic illness then you would understand.  The...
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Exercise Intolerance and POTS
It's the dreaded advice you know your physician is going to eventually bring up.  Exercise.  But, it's been way. too. long. since you last exercised.  You're not even sure if you can do a sit up without passing out.   Maybe...
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