Millions of people now live with the debilitating disorder, which can be triggered by viral illnesses like COVID-19. And many say the recommended treatment—exercise—has backfired. A medical student ...

Physical therapy, which starts with semi-reclined exercises, can improve your POTS symptoms. You can wear compression ...

Physical therapy, which starts with semi-reclined exercises, can improve your POTS symptoms. You can wear compression garments and increase your fluid and sodium intake to manage POTS. There are no ...

I had had a migraine the other day and noticed over the course of the past few days my POTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) was acting up in short spurts during the early morning hours. I felt dizzy ...

When Michaelene Carlton’s alarm goes off in the morning the first thing she does is try to sit up slowly and reach for a glass of water. She put the glass and an electrolyte tablet on her bedside ...

When I was diagnosed with a chronic illness in my early 20s, a local pool helped me find new ways to move. By Jenn Shapland In the locker room, women’s voices discuss the temperature of the air (too ...

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common heterogeneous form of cardiovascular autonomic dysregulation. The exact cause of POTS remains unclear. Patients typically complain of ...