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Surviving Spring Break Road Trips with Dysautonomia Spring break is around the corner. For college students, that week of relaxation in March or April is desperately needed. That is, if you’re the kind who uses it to rest. For people...
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POTS and Your Period It’s that time again. Aunt Flo, an unwelcome friend, is in town. No, we aren’t talking about an actual person, a crazy auntie. We are talking about your monthly menstrual cycle; your period. Once a taboo topic,...
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Coconut Water vs. ORS What’s all the hype with coconut water? A few years ago it felt like all the shelves were being lined with brands that promoted the healing effects of coconut water. Today some brands still remain while...
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The Poor Man's Tilt Table Test You suspect that you may have a form of dysautonomia called POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. However, you haven’t been diagnosed with it officially. You’ve heard stories from other people talking about their...
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6 Things Spoonies Won’t Admit to Their Family and Friends Having a chronic illness is like carrying a 50lb bag everywhere you go. You feel tired, worn down, and you can’t concentrate on anything but the bag you're carrying. It’s...
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