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What Is A Poor Man’s Tilt Table Test?
The Poor Man’s Tilt Table Test is a helpful tool to see if you should see a doctor about an official TTT or see a POTS specialist.
9 Common POTS Myths
For how common POTS is there is some exceptionally bad information out there. As a result, people are getting the wrong ideas about POTS. Dealing with misconceptions constantly becomes frustrating.
FOMO: 8 Ways to Stay Social with POTS
The decline in quality of life we experience with POTS is comparable to someone with congestive heart failure. So it isn’t surprising that our social lives, frankly, suck. Finding friends that understand when you have to cancel is incredibly difficult. Finding friends who understand to the point where they don’t insist on activities that include…
And Then She Told Me I Have Cancer
Having Cancer is News to Me Last week I was diagnosed with cancer by an ultrasound technician before the test even began. I sat down and she sais, “so we are looking at the state of your thyroid cancer.” As far as I knew I was just having a thyroid nodule checked. I was nervous,…
Cake is Infuriating: Chronic Pain in the Movies
For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, Cake is a movie with a Jennifer Anniston about a woman in chronic pain. When my partner first downloaded the film I was really excited to watch it. Chronic pain is a real struggle for so many people. Our story will finally be told!…
Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana is a hugely controversial topic, but it doesn’t need to be. Current research is biased towards finding the dangers of marijuana instead of looking at possible medical use. Researchers who have studied cannabis have found many uses for marijuana (in adults).
Gardasil Hate
Earlier today a discussion regarding Gardasil began in a support group I am a member of. Many people are claiming that Gardasil, the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccination, caused their POTS. As a result of the discussion, I began to some research of my own into these claims. The cause of POTS is primarily unknown….
POTS: 6 Things Sick People Need To Stop Doing to One Another
Support groups are wonderful for those of us with illnesses others just don’t get. No one outside the POTS community thinks jokes about fainting, salt, or compression stockings are funny. No one else can relate to the mortifying events like fainting during sex. Groups on Facebook can be great and convenient, but also hostile and…