Pots problems

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is no laughing matter--but I make silly comics about it anyway.

[Drawing of a stick-figure-girl and a stick-figure-elderly-woman talking. Above them are the words, “POTS Problem #32: Weather Changes!” The older woman points to her knee and says, “I can predict the weather with my knee!” The girl crosses her arms over her chest and says, “Oh yeah? Well, I can predict the weather with my fatigue!”] I just learned yesterday that there is apparently a connection between weather changes and my POTS symptoms. It explains so much.

[Drawing of a stick-figure girl wrapped in a blanket and holding a phone. Above her are the words, “POTS Problem #29: Holiday Expectations!” Someone on the other end of the phone asks, “So, are you going to a New Year’s Eve party tonight?” The girl replies with a smile, “If by ‘party’ you mean stay home in my pajamas and watch the ball drop then go directly to bed, then yes!”] Happy New Year’s Eve, my POTSie peeps! Thanks for sticking with me through this crazy year–here’s to more comics and…

“Laughter might not actually cure anything – but it takes a lot less energy than crying!”

POTS has tachycardia symptoms that could influence the severity of Adrenal Fatigue in those suffering from this condition.

Multiple Sclerosis/Dystonia Taking a shower "really" does makes us feel "off" Truth is once your clean.. you start to sweat, shake, lose balance, get fatigues.. JUST FEEL LIKE JELLO (sweating from showering ) ‪#‎msawareness‬ ‪#‎teachmems‬ ‪#‎heat‬ Dystonia may affect one or more parts of the body, and sometimes the entire body. The condition can be mild or severe. The main symptom is involuntary muscle contractions that result in slow repetitive movements, cramps, or abnormal posture.

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