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Service Dog for EDS/POTS: Helpful or Not?

Does anyone use a service dog for EDS/POTS? If so, have they been helpful?

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Yes, some people use service dogs for POTS and find them helpful. Service dogs can provide mobility assistance, counterbalance support, pick up items from the ground, and even alert to POTS episodes. ...See More

Student_girl

I do! My boy Carrys my stuff for me at college and helps me if I pass out. He is awesome I love having him. Super helpful

Student_girl

Oh and yeah I have both Eds and pots

ZebracornV

I’ve seen that people have service dogs for this and was wondering how someone would go about getting one.

lola_

you can buy one but they're super expensive. or you can train one yourself!

Smash

Yes I also have both and find it very helpful. He helps pick things up off the floor and responds if I faint

Scaryspoonie

Yes!! My girl Amina does Dpt (deep pressure therapy) to help my HR when I pass out, Carry's my stuff, picks stuff up, guiding, pots alert, ect

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