5 things I Wish I'd Known about POTS

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Looking back and now working with clients with POTS and chronic fatigue, I experience moments of man, I wish I'd known how much this makes a difference!
In this week's video, I share 5 things I wish I'd known about POTS that would have helped me get back to thriving sooner - saving so much time, energy and frustration.
Here's quick rundown of what I cover:
1.Balancing your electrolytes is crucial - it's about more than water and salt intake when it comes to fluid balance
2. Keep you blood sugar stable - figure out what nutrients your body needs so you avoid "threat mode" and address your gut health to absorb them
3.Learn how to shift the state of your nervous system into a recovery state - know what energizes and drains you and how to recharge your battery (check out this video for more: • How to Have Better Ene... )
4. Find the right level of exercise that suits your body - understand your personal window of tolerance with exercise and how to recover well
5.Give yourself grace through the ups and downs - acknowledge and address emotions like resentment, shame, or frustration as they affect your nervous system recovery
I hope these insights resonate with you and provide guidance on figuring out how to thrive again with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.
I'd love to know which ones resonate the most with you - drop a comment below the video.
this video is for informational purposes only and does not the take the place of medical advice. Consult with your care team before implementing any suggestions.*
If you'd like to learn more or explore working together, I offer a free 45-minute discovery call: l.bttr.to/I33oS

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@jessicalingo4346 16 күн бұрын

I like the protein drinks from bolt house farms. They're fruit and vegetables shakes often found in grocery stores that have fresh fruits and vegetables

@thrivingwithpots 16 күн бұрын

That's a nice brand. I used to use a lot of Orgain Vegan shakes. Switched to blending my own with Epic or Truvani.

@izzieskye5699 2 ай бұрын

Just diagnosed. Thank you ❤ it took my 3 years to find out the true answer to my tachycardia.

@thrivingwithpots 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to hear you found answers! Reach out if you'd ever like to talk more calendly.com/meghan_varner_guide2resilience/discovery-call

@dcooper1535 29 күн бұрын

When I first got diagnosed, my doctors gave me medications to boost my blood pressure, which turned out to be dangerous since I had undiagnosed Ehlers Danlos syndrome. Although counterintuitive, it turned out that blood pressure lowering medications treated my POTS. I have hyperadrenergic POTS, so Guanfacine or Clonidine is what they use on that. Those blood pressure medications are also both approved as non-stimulant options to treat ADHD, and are often prescribed off-label to treat anxiety and panic attacks, so they're also helping me with additional medical issues. One medication to treat multiple health issues means fewer medications overall. :)

@thrivingwithpots 29 күн бұрын

That's great you figured that out. It took a while to figure out which ones worked best for myself and learning about how medications affect you is definitely a part of learning to thrive. As I am a PT and health coach I focus on the other non medication areas that help POTS so don't discuss medication directly on this channel.

@IPEMH 2 ай бұрын

This is so helpful thank you.

@thrivingwithpots 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@zeek4749 Ай бұрын

Most doctors don’t anything about pots or know to treat it 😢

@franciscoosorio2969 2 ай бұрын

Amazing tips! Thanks a lot 😊

@thrivingwithpots 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Reach out if you'd like more!

@franciscoosorio2969 2 ай бұрын

@@thrivingwithpots I will for sure! I really like what you are doing in your webpage.

@kaydyl Ай бұрын

Thank you! 💛 I have pots and IST do you also have experience with ist?

@thrivingwithpots Ай бұрын

Yes. Both POTS and IST are connected to autonomic nervous system dysfunction of heart rate regulation. They are triggered differently typically - POTS by changes in position, IST by physical, mental or emotional stressors. With IST you can have a high heart rate even lying down. Management is often similar. Bringing the autonomic nervous system back into a more regulated state can be helpful. Reach out if you'd like to chat more sometime calendly.com/meghan_varner_guide2resilience/discovery-call

@alicea278 2 ай бұрын

Have you been able to help any seniors with POTS?

@thrivingwithpots 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I work with a wide range of age groups including seniors. Happy to chat sometime if you'd like calendly.com/meghan_varner_guide2resilience/discovery-call