POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance: What You Need to Know

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a real, disabling condition affecting the body's autonomic nervous system, blood volume, and immune response. Patients experience symptoms like dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and fatigue upon standing. Multiple overlapping mechanisms contribute to POTS, and proper diagnosis and management can significantly improve patient outcomes. Understanding and recognition are crucial.

Redefining Strength: Coping with Long COVID

Long COVID dramatically altered my life, transforming simple tasks into strategic challenges. The symptoms, like dizziness and tachycardia, necessitate constant planning and acceptance of help. I've learned that strength is now about awareness and adaptation rather than endurance, cultivating gratitude for small moments amidst this new reality.