beta blockers are a popular treatment, but people with LC edition POTS should be cautious, because beta blockers aren't compatible with mast cell activation syndrome, which also comes in a LC edition.
i can't tolerate 'em so my cardiologist put me on digoxin to at least keep my heartrate down.
which, by the way, doesn't seem to do much for the POTS symptoms, but at least my heart isn't working so hard for no reason. 🤷
wheelchairs, walkers, and canes are also used with POTS but it's always felt like doctors are reluctant to encourage them, even if they help prevent falls.
I have a reclining wheelchair because sitting upright in a regular wheelchair was too much for me, when i finally asked for one. I prefer about 30° of recline for moving around. it's the sweet spot for engaging with the world but not keeling over. it's made a huge QOL improvement.
I’m incredibly lucky in that I have a very good Long Covid doctor AND a very good cardiologist working with me on my POTS and other post-covid health issues. They shouldn’t be unicorns, but they are.
It's almost like there's a virus running rampant through the population because most people can't be inconvenienced by taking simple precautions against spreading it i dunno i dunno just spitballing
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As someone with longcovid and pots...I might know.
The rest of the laundry list of disabilities I have is fun too.
i can't tolerate 'em so my cardiologist put me on digoxin to at least keep my heartrate down.
wheelchairs, walkers, and canes are also used with POTS but it's always felt like doctors are reluctant to encourage them, even if they help prevent falls.
But all this requires doctors who listen and know what to try.
A unicorn.
Thanks for suggestions. And I understand, NMA