Been told you don't have POTS but still feel dizzy, exhausted or unwell when standing? Orthostatic intolerance after Long COVID can cause disabling symptoms even without meeting the diagnostic criteria for POTS. Learn why it happens, how it's diagnosed and what treatments may help.
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Why is standing still harder than walking with Long COVID?
Why can standing still feel harder than walking with Long COVID? This article explains how blood pooling, the calf muscle pump and autonomic dysfunction can make queues, conversations and waiting upright surprisingly difficult.
Dizziness After COVID and Long COVID: Why You Feel Faint and What Helps
Dizziness is a prevalent but misunderstood symptom in long Covid, often misdiagnosed. It arises from various mechanisms, including autonomic dysfunction, cerebral hypoperfusion, and vestibular involvement, rather than just anxiety. Effective management involves understanding these complexities, focusing on patient education, and reducing symptoms through non-invasive strategies without excessive testing.
Dizziness and Vertigo in Long Covid: What Is Happening and What Actually Helps
Last updated: August 2026 | Brain fog friendly Dizziness is one of the most unsettling symptoms of Long COVID. It can feel as though the room is spinning, as though you're about to faint, or simply as though your balance has disappeared overnight. The confusing part is that these sensations can have completely different causes, … Continue reading Dizziness and Vertigo in Long Covid: What Is Happening and What Actually Helps
Why Do I Feel Better When I Lie Down? Understanding Long COVID, POTS and Blood Flow
Many people with Long COVID notice they feel much better when they lie down. This article explains how gravity, blood pooling, low blood volume and orthostatic intolerance affect circulation, why symptoms improve when lying flat, and what this can reveal about the body's response to standing.
Dysautonomia After COVID: A Personal Story of POTS, Symptoms, and Recovery
The author recounts their struggle with persistent symptoms after COVID, initially mistaken for anxiety, later diagnosed as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). They detail managing autonomic dysfunction through lifestyle adjustments and support, emphasizing the emotional impact on family and the ongoing nature of recovery.