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Day 4: my most bothersome symptom

My most bothersome symptom would honestly be when I have to go from sitting to standing and my heart rate shoots and I have to take a moment to work out whether or not I have to take a seat or if I can keep going (high potential for passing out)

Day 5: day in the life with POTS

I have to change positions slowly (going from sitting to standing). However, this usually isn't an issue, considering I'm standing most of the time for work. I also try my best to stay as hydrated as possible - usually with electrolytes when I'm having a flare up. I also use a shower chair to reduce the risk of passing out in the shower.

Day 6: Medications

At the moment I only take propanalol to control my heart rate

Day 7 and 8: Favourite products to manage symptoms

- ice packs to reduce temperature

- fans/aircon to help with overheating

- hydralyte_electrolytes_ for hydration (this also counts as day 8 - favourite way to hydrate)

- I wear compression socks

- SALT!!! I carry salt packets with me everywhere

Day 9: my "saltcuterie" board

- i love miso soup and eat it quite often

- salt and vinegar chips

- pickels

- popcorn

Day 1: type of dysautonomia you have

_ I have POTS (postural orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome)

Day 2 and 3: diagnosis story and how long it took to get diagnosed.