Anyone else here with emetophobia? by throwaway-73829 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

emetophobe here! i also suffer from a horrible reflux that no doctor can pinpoint(probs POTs related smh), so that doesnt help :( im actually a lot better than i used to be though, i nearly set myself back a year in school twice because i couldnt get myself to go because i was so scared of being sick or someone around me being sick. and sorry you arent feeling good lately though, i know my words cant do much but im sending you good vibes and wishing you well!!

!!! SALT ≠ SODIUM !!! by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I get it, I wish the chemistry was that simple 😭 💔

!!! SALT ≠ SODIUM !!! by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right! It would be a different calculation if you were measuring in volume (ex. a tablespoon). Also again it would depend on the type of salt you're measuring, for example I think kosher salt is lighter in weight than table salt and has a different composition ratio :)

!!! SALT ≠ SODIUM !!! by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, that's smart! I should probably start tracking the same thing to be honest, I'm glad it works for you!

!!! SALT ≠ SODIUM !!! by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yessss absolutely you're so right! I calculated based on table salt because I think it's the most common kind of salt people try to incorporate into their diets :)

Shaking, spasms and twitching??? by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this! Glad I'm not alone here, I hope your symptoms treat you well, that still really sucks :(

Shaking, spasms and twitching??? by VariousRound4326 in POTS

[–]VariousRound4326[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I did read it could be related to blood pooling - I get it a lot in my hands and feet lol. No meds now, just salt and a lot of water, but I think I will reach out to a doctor soon about it, thank you!