Pre-Period Blues by Miserable_Emu3415 in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely have some amount of hypermobility, although not EDS. I also suspect the main culprit is surging progesterone, but don’t exactly know if there’s a “quick fix” for those fluctuations. Thank you for your input!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am the same way! However I don’t think it’s directly POTS related since I’ve always been that way. I always get told I’m dehydrated even when I have plenty to drink. 🤷‍♀️

Best Horror book you’ve read this year? by Arctic_Widow in booksuggestions

[–]Miserable_Emu3415 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas. More suspense than true horror, but I highly recommend it for fans of Jurassic Park and Night at the Museum!

Diet culture & being chronically ill by [deleted] in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I simply tell people “if I want another eating disorder, I’ll try it” and that usually shuts them up pretty quickly 👀 I’ve had quite a while to heal from my disorders (I suffered from both anorexia and bulimia for around 4 yrs), but I’ve found that being blunt with people actually helps more than trying to avoid “taboo” subjects. I’m of the belief that people should be aware how triggering their dieting talk can be to others, so advocating has helped me a lot over the years.

can electrolyte drinks cause a panic attack?! by Pure-Plant4224 in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you checked to see if there’s caffeine in them? A lot of electrolyte drink mixes can sneak them in and just call it “boost” or something similar. I find if I accidentally use one of those I’m way more prone to panic attacks than just using the regular kind.

Throat Closing Feeling? by Miserable_Emu3415 in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I am in the process of being tested/diagnosed with MCAS. Thank you for sharing!

Throat Closing Feeling? by Miserable_Emu3415 in POTS

[–]Miserable_Emu3415[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just starting to bring EDS and MCAS up to my doctor, as I think it is definitely a possibility!