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.
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History of POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a type of dysautonomia. POTS has just recently begun to be recognized within the medical community. Patients with POTS commonly go undiagnosed for a year or more. Some doctors don’t recognize POTS as a genuine condition and claim it “isn’t real”; even more doctors simply do not understand. POTS just…
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).
Lifestyle Changes: Which ones are worth it?
A lot of my experience with POTS specialist has been telling me things I can’t do. So which ones (for me) actually are worth a try and which ones just lower quality of life for not much payoff? These are just what have been my personal experiences over the past 5 years. Carbs and Sugar: Try…