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just_a_guy

Updated 1y ago

Has anyone with POTS found relief through cardio exercise?

POTS people, has cardio exercise eased anyone's symptoms? My neurologist recommended it but I'm nervous about trying to exercise because of fainting and the pain afterward.

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Some people with POTS have found success in doing low-impact exercises like short walks, biking, or recumbent exercises such as rowing. It's important to start slowly and never push yourself further t...See More

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Hamie

1y

It doesn't for me
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MooPigeon

1y

Noooo definitely not. I started a known POTS exercise program with a neurological PT. All of the exercises for the first few months were supine and I had to stop any time my heart went over 100 BPM (usually like 4 leg lifts). I even felt bad after that, so I can’t imagine what cardio would do to my body 😥
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SnowFoxFairy

1y

I adore cardio but it usually makes my symptoms worse. 😥
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just_a_guy

1y

I'm sorry to hear that :(
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GingerSnapple

1y

It all depends on what your doing, light cardio helps a lot of people with Pots but nothing super rigorous. Go on walks or a very light jog. No squats or anything with a lot of up and down movement as that normally worsens symptoms. I do a lot of chair or laying down exercises, or lifting small weights while I'm sitting.
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just_a_guy

1y

thank you for the advice!

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