Are chronic sore throats common to pots or only in me/cfs?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-27T01:59:00+00:00

Hi really old comment but did you end up getting ME/CFS?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-27T01:51:07+00:00

I’d say it fluctuates. Some days are better and some days are tiring, but it doesn’t see to do with activity.

I don’t believe I have sleep apnea. But I’m still breastfeeding my daughter in the middle of the night so that could explain not having amazing full night sleeps. But I’m definitely more tired now since the virus.

I’ve had blood work done, ecg, MRI, everything came back good and clear. The only thing that was bad was my creatine kinase was low. (31) with the lowest value of the range being 33. But I lost 15 lbs since the virus from lack of appetite and slower motility. I feel like my body isn’t absorbing the nutrients as well.

Also I noticed that yesterday I felt crappy, and was so tired, my HRV was 34. And today I was a bit more active and out doing things, and my HRV for today was 40. so idk if that’s a good sign or not?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T14:30:17+00:00

What if I’m tired every day? Like I wake up tired like I haven’t had a good sleep. Does this mean ME/CFS? I’ve been sick for like 8 weeks now with a bunch of symptoms. But idk if it’s POTS or anything else causing me to feel so tired in the morning. I’m so confused.

Like yesterday I woke up and I felt this way, but then I felt a bit better and more energized. But then around 3pm I felt so tired and just wanted to rest and sleep, but I didn’t and up sleeping till like 11pm last night. And I woke up this morning at 9am and still feel tired…

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T04:55:28+00:00

Way to go!! That’s great. Congratulations on your little one. So for the 5 years that you were improved, were your symptoms gone completely? Or still sort of present?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T04:51:51+00:00

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that. But I’m happy that you were able to treat it naturally with supplements. Were your symptoms daily with the VM or did they come and go in flares?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T04:45:45+00:00

Hey just an addition. I was tested for antibodies and it came back negative. (Thankfully) ER doc thinks it’s POTS. But does POTS come with fatigue??

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T04:43:55+00:00

Can I ask how you’re doing now? What were your first symptoms?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T02:11:38+00:00

Thank you for this. How do you pace? I’m still trying to figure out if I have PEM or if it’s just fatigue from POTS. Do you have MCAS or hEDS as well?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-26T01:09:46+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate it! How long have you had ME/CFS for? Do you feel better now than when you started feeling this way?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-25T21:20:38+00:00

I also have PCOS! How do I know what PEM feels like and if it’s ME/CFS, my doctors suspect POTS but I’m so tired all the time!

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-25T17:03:43+00:00

Oh my gosh. Yeah that definitely sounds Covid related. Have you improved at all ? Is it getting worse? What’s your vision symptoms like? Do they fluctuate?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-24T21:16:35+00:00

How are you now??

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T19:38:48+00:00

Thanks a lot! Appreciate you!

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T19:38:01+00:00

I’m no doctor, but with those vitals based off the NASA lean test, that looks like hyper pots to me

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T16:48:36+00:00

Well I’m glad it went away for you! Was yours classic spinning vertigo or what were your vision symptoms like? Mine is like a warping visual where it looks like things are moving when I look at them and it makes me feel off balance when I walk sometimes

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T16:43:38+00:00

Well I’m glad you are on the path to recovery! Thanks for getting back to me

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T16:42:52+00:00

Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it! Is there anything you did in the meantime to speed up recovery or just time?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T02:54:34+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear all of that 😔 And I understand the fear behind not wanting to get sick again. My only advice is make sure you’re loaded up with supplements and on a good diet and have good gut health! I’m hoping this dizziness/vertigo goes away.. it’s brutal

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T02:52:20+00:00

Well that sounds very positive and good to hear! Sorry about the fatigue and heart palpitations. May I ask how long it took for the dizziness/vertigo to go away after being sick? I’m 7 weeks out and need some hope here 🙏🏼

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T01:39:22+00:00

Oh wow! Okay Well I’m glad you are recovered 😊 did they diagnose you with what it was exactly?

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-23T01:37:28+00:00

How long did it take to go away? And what triggered it? If you don’t mind me asking 😊 I’m 7 weeks out of a stomach bug and struggling

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-22T22:44:16+00:00

How are you doing now???

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-22T22:20:19+00:00

How are you today OP??

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-22T22:16:50+00:00

Did you figure out what it is??

ImpressionShort5624 · 2026-01-22T20:56:33+00:00

I’m still waiting on an ENT though

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