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Knees

Updated 4mo ago

Seeking Relief for POTS Attacks While Traveling

What is the best way to help a pots attack. I’m out of town this weekend and have been having them a couple times a day for months now. But it’s really bothersome when I’m busy. How do you get them better/to stop?

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"Managing triggers such as heat, hunger, and marijuana can help prevent POTS episodes. If an episode is already coming on, finding an adequate place to sit down is crucial. Other management strategies...See More

neonbirds

4mo

Drinking electrolytes (liquid IV or gatorade), eating something salty & laying down & putting my feet up above heart level helps me during an attack

Sunflower.System

4mo

You can't always do it, but laying down with your feet above your heart is a good way to lessen the effects or stop (for some people) an episode

Magicis

4mo

Feet up and salt! Also wheelchair if youre not already using one :) You can get liquid IV from boots which is supposed to be good

nutty21

4mo

Lucozade sport raspberry helps me

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