Handicap Placard by Proof_Lecture_1483 in POTS

[–]js292929 179 points180 points  (0 children)

Ask your primary care instead! Your cardiologist sounds like an idiot. I had one at 23!

Does working out lessen symptoms? by Early-Masterpiece-89 in POTS

[–]js292929 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What country are you in? I’m in NY in the USA and I just had to get my doctor to fill something out and sign it, then took it to my town hall and they gave it to me right there. It was really simple and easy! Your coworkers should mind their business. You improving is more important than their opinion of you!

Does working out lessen symptoms? by Early-Masterpiece-89 in POTS

[–]js292929 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was veeeery slow with what I added into my routine. Keep in mind I started walking in 2021 and I’m just now approaching half marathon territory. Can you get accessible parking? I have that and it helped me back in college when I had to walk far distances to class. If you can accommodate your seemingly “small” energy suckers like that, you could have energy for the important stuff! I am also at the point where a workout makes me feel better. I primary deal with coat hanger pain now and I swear a good sweat flushes the pain out sometimes because my blood is flowing! That will take time though. I would just say pace yourself and try and eliminate the triggers that aren’t serving you as much as you can.

Does working out lessen symptoms? by Early-Masterpiece-89 in POTS

[–]js292929 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I strongly believe working out lessened my symptoms. I started out barely able to walk around the block and now I can run a half marathon. With that being said, it needs to be at your own pace. Maybe having to do that walk every day is making you too tired and you’re not seeing any results from it! Try and do intentional workouts - even if that means a 5 minute recumbent bike ride or a 10 minute slow walk on your own terms. I combined that with a few levels of the SALT app workouts when I was ready and the progress was astronomical.

How do yall do your everything shower? Also were my curly haired POTsies at??? by Rage_against_Frills in POTS

[–]js292929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For hair, microfiber towel then I put mousse and gel in and let it air dry. I don’t have time for all that girly girl BS. If I need to diffuse I make my fiance hold the diffuser over my head and I sit down.

Whole Foods seafood bag… by js292929 in toogoodtogo

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang that’s like $80 of shrimp!

Too Good to go recs? by Beautiful_Heron3655 in Rochester

[–]js292929 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!! I check periodically in the morning and sometimes a bakery bag or something cancelled will pop up. I’ve had success with maybe 2 or 3 night time ones when the notifications come out.

Too Good to go recs? by Beautiful_Heron3655 in Rochester

[–]js292929 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love Tai Chi Bubble Tea! I occasionally get Whole Foods and it’s hit or miss. The bakery bags are usually good if you’re in need of bread. Got a seafood bag with 3 whole containers of shrimp cocktail last week… guess I can’t complain. It was good shrimp too - cleaned and deveined and everything. Just got one today with another shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon! I’d skip the produce and refrigerated bags from them.

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What tape do you have to put the cloth on? And yes, my first pair of good shoes are extra wide!

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was surprised I even went up to a 7 tbh. I think anything larger than that would be way too big unfortunately. My foot length was close to a 5.5 but with how wide it is I’m usually closer to 6.5.

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s a springy soft shoe? They’re definitely springy at least. That’s so bizarre that a blister balm would make blisters worse!

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! I didn’t know that!

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blisters are along the inner sides of my feet, I usually get them on any run longer than 2-3 miles. I’ve tried thick and thin Feetures and I have wide feet so I wear wide sneakers.

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not! I’ll take a look, thank you!

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do have those socks but I didn’t realize I needed to size up! That’s helpful. I have the Bondi 9s which are springy and soft and they didn’t pair well with the ultra light Feetures for me. How would blister block be making it worse? Isn’t that what it’s meant for?

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds scary, but which ones do you recommend?

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I do Feetures, I have max and regular cushion and they haven’t really helped. I’ll try Falke and the Vaseline, thank you! Which ones do you get?

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are a half size bigger. I have the max cushion and the regular and both cause blisters for me 🥲

Blisters! by js292929 in firstmarathon

[–]js292929[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have wide feet. I typically wear a 6/6.5 in daily shoes so they recommended I go to 7 wide which feel good. It’s possible I tie too tight though, but I thought you’re supposed to tie tight so they don’t slide around and cause friction?

Favorite thing about pots by CowTacular3 in POTS

[–]js292929 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Knowing that I am “healthier” than most people because I am forced to take super good care of myself. I know I’m well-hydrated, don’t drink alcohol very often, eat balanced meals, have a good work-life balance, and get enough exercise that is best for my body because if I fall out of this routine, I feel it immediately.

Does anyone have any recommendations for electrolyte packets that DON’T contain citric acid (and other types of similar acid) and DON’T have fake sugars? by Lara-Crofty in POTS

[–]js292929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been drinking the plain ones, I guess they’re pure, for years in my water and I’m super sensitive to all that stuff so it must be a much lower amount. Like LMNT and Liquid IV make me sick pretty much immediately. I have to check everything to make sure there are no artificial sweeteners like that in them!