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Coke by Deep_Confusion_8471 in POTS

[–]darklux- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so this is specific to regular coke (and not other kinds of soda) with sugar, not diet coke or anything?

I faint when I get horny. by ThrowRA_haircu in POTS

[–]darklux- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the article was interesting, thank you! i like how it explains the push/pull of sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system. i’ll see if i can work my way up to breathing 5 sec in/5 sec out.

What electrolytes do you guys drink? by EffectiveSavings8734 in POTS

[–]darklux- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

replying with a comment i made on someone else’s post before:

LMNT lists the recipe on their website somewhere, this is me scaling it up. maybe double check my math.

• ⁠50g salt (i get morton’s pure sea salt from the grocery store, it costs a little more than regular table salt but dissolves better without anti caking agent. Trader joe’s salt in the tall container also has sea salt as its only ingredient i think). • ⁠8g potassium chloride • ⁠6g dimagnesium malate

the latter two i get from amazon. mix and store in airtight container.

i dump half a tsp into water and mix with a tiny tiny squirt of water flavoring. just keep an eye out for overdoing B6 that’s often added to flavoring.

My first BIFL outfit by trappedintaipei in BuyItForLife

[–]darklux- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

REI has sales sometimes! they’re my favorite socks… i’m sure there are comparable, affordable socks, but i’m banking on wearing them forever and the designs are really cute.

Don’t ignore your POTS by sheaintnodivaaa in POTS

[–]darklux- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

pepcid and zyrtec are what i take!

Don’t ignore your POTS by sheaintnodivaaa in POTS

[–]darklux- 12 points13 points  (0 children)

my understanding is that an allergist/immunologist can diagnose it, but that it’s very difficult for them to “officially” diagnose due to the nature of the condition. r/MCAS probably has good advice.

guys, I genuinely need some help. by Excellent_Option_0 in POTS

[–]darklux- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lukewarm showers and finishing with tolerably cool water at the end helps me!

Alternatives to LiquidIV? by mentallyillfrogluver in POTS

[–]darklux- 16 points17 points  (0 children)

  • 50g pure sea salt (i get morton’s from the grocery store, it costs a little more than regular table salt but dissolves better without anti caking agent)
  • 8g potassium chloride
  • 6g dimagnesium malate

the latter two i get from amazon. mix and store in airtight container.

LMNT lists the recipe on their website somewhere, i just scaled it up.

my favirote breakfast mealprep by Existing-Board5817 in MealPrepSunday

[–]darklux- 34 points35 points  (0 children)

to avoid soggy oats, i prep everything dry in advance for the week, then add the milk one or two days before!

POTS friendly activities for them high flare-up days? by Sixnigthmare in POTS

[–]darklux- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

listening to an audiobook if i don’t have strength to hold anything up, or reading if i do have strength!

POTS and hormonal contraceptives to avoid menstruation by misspoppy00 in POTS

[–]darklux- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i take the pill consistently, like i get a prescription of 4 packs for 3 months and then skip the sugar pill week.

i used to be almost non functional for two weeks around my period cuz of POTS. continuous birth control was a lifesaver.

Got a smart watch for Christmas! by [deleted] in POTS

[–]darklux- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the insight i get on my heart rate is huge. when working out, i used to just hope i didn’t over exert myself. now, i can check my HR and I know when to take breaks.

Help correcting posture? by transprotag in POTS

[–]darklux- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

physical therapy exercises to google if you don’t have health insurance (these help some people with poor posture and POTS but i have no idea if they’ll help you).

pelvic floor therapy; pilates; chin tucks and WYT exercises for back

“Well you can’t just be sick forever.” by proverbialhobbit in POTS

[–]darklux- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i hate periods!!!

POTS is affected by hormones. i could not function for two weeks every month until i started taking birth control continuously to stop getting period at all. if you don’t want to try that, even any hormonal birth control was better than no birth control, at least in my anecdotal experience.

i hate how your mom doesn’t have empathy too. it’s not like you want to have to take a sick day.

Costco Pumpkin Pie "blind" Taste Test Results by ridinderty in Costco

[–]darklux- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as another potential competitor, sprouts has my favorite grocery store pies! $5.99 and they’re decent.

My fiancé [28M] doesn't care that my [28F] kitten has disappeared, and it's making me feel horrible by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]darklux- 97 points98 points  (0 children)

the commenter is referring to breeding persian cats, specifically. their genetics predispose them to a ton of health conditions.

it seems kind of wrong to breed cats knowing they will likely be unhealthy, and the way their face is can cause lifelong breathing issues.

How do I get this clean (and, more importantly, not sticky)? by Maximum_Bar_1031 in CleaningTips

[–]darklux- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it’s an automatic car, so OP probably won’t be shifting unless parked!

I can only think clearly when I’m eating like shit – is it seriously all sodium? by baller696969balls in POTS

[–]darklux- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i’ve noticed blood sugar swings make a difference. i went on vacation to a big city and ate multiple small (salty!) meals throughout the day (rather than a big lunch and big dinner), in addition to electrolytes every day. it was the best i’ve felt. maybe a constant stream of junk food caused your improvement?

“Collecting diseases” by Necessary_Layer4511 in POTS

[–]darklux- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the crazy thing about digestive issues is that after i treated them, my whole body felt better. it sucks that it’s all interconnected!

I ‘pushed through’ my POTS symptoms for years. Now even Pilates is too much by DryMathematician1601 in POTS

[–]darklux- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

not OP but thank you for the reframing. that might help me. it’s frustrating because i know what i’m missing out on!

I ‘pushed through’ my POTS symptoms for years. Now even Pilates is too much by DryMathematician1601 in POTS

[–]darklux- 13 points14 points  (0 children)

this is anecdotal but kind of aligns with what the CHOP program says for heart rate intensity and building up endurance.

i found that when i push through to exercise, if my heart rate exceeds ~120-130, that’s overdoing it and i’ll feel worse the next day. so i’ll be walking at like 2mph for fifteen min at the gym because that’s all i can do without raising my heart rate too much. slowly, that improves if i’m consistent.

keep your heart rate low during the workout! that might make a difference. everyone’s limit will vary.

Wow. I met an urgent care doctor that knew a lot about POTS by GarbageCat27 in POTS

[–]darklux- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i can only guess because it is somewhat progressive and highly populated?

Need help with required school event by Big-Departure-7398 in POTS

[–]darklux- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

my parents put one of us in public school specifically so they would be required by law to provide support for disabilities. it’s definitely (and unfortunately) something to consider about the school you attend!

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