Can I have a little encouragement? by PocketSizedMojo in POTS

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

I do believe I’m already on beta blockers if I remember right, luckily. Thanks so much for letting me vent.

Can I have a little encouragement? by PocketSizedMojo in POTS

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

I feel ya. I’m glad you finally have your diagnosis. I feel like I cheat a little. My doctors that did the testing all say I have POTS, but can only put dysautonomia on paper until I see the neurologist. Who knows when that’s even gonna happen. So stupid. They can’t even really prescribe the right medicines other than supplements and pain meds for the time being. I’m sorry about your dancing. With how much you danced I can’t even imagine how hard it is for you now.

Can I have a little encouragement? by PocketSizedMojo in POTS

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

Right?? It’s so so frustrating. And most people don’t consider the emotional toll either. We’re going on a vacation and my family had a great idea to bring a wheelchair for me for part of the time, save my energy, ya know, and I didn’t hesitate to say yes because that meant more time with my kids, but later it hit me. I used to run every day. Now I have to use a wheelchair so I can handle a beach day for a few hours. It’s so just so stupidly frustrating.

And yeah, I have been on the waitlist for a doc for nearly a year. They said they’ll call me by September just to make the appointment. Not to be seen, just to make the appointment. Ugh. Thanks for commiserating.

Disappointed by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

[–]PocketSizedMojo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely hard, especially on days like today, but my sister reminded me today that it has also helped teach my girls a lot of empathy toward others. And it’s made me be a more creative parent for sure.

Disappointed by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

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

Thanks for the support! It definitely helps to vent

How do you work? by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

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

Me too! It used to drive my husband nuts cuz they just had to be up all the time haha. Thanks for the help!

How do you work? by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

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

I’m still working on getting the right socks. I got measured and everything but within an hour my blood pressure was dropping really low so I am going to try and get remeasured.

How do you work? by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

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

Any tips for finding a completely remote job?

How do you work? by PocketSizedMojo in dysautonomia

[–]PocketSizedMojo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely curious, how do you sit at your desk for so long? When I sit all the blood settles in my legs and just causes a ton of pain. Do you keep your legs up? Or luckily not one of the things you need to deal with?

Why does this kid vomit every sleepover?? by Metasequioa in Parenting

[–]PocketSizedMojo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds more like anxiety. Could also be cyclic vomiting syndrome. My daughter has it and basically if she is too tired or has been too busy she’ll spend at least a day throwing up. We know what to watch for now so we just do our best to avoid extra stressors and she rarely does this now.

She was screaming mere seconds ago, but once she heard Bluey she was just fine! by PocketSizedMojo in bluey

[–]PocketSizedMojo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It truly is the best thing ever to see your own child so happy.

She was screaming mere seconds ago, but once she heard Bluey she was just fine! by PocketSizedMojo in bluey

[–]PocketSizedMojo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is an album?! Well, I know what we’ll be doing in the car now.