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Neurodivergent 1w
anyone neurodivergent (audhd) with POTS how r u managing bc i am struggling
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Anonymous 1w

I have autism and pots but not adhd. I take corlanor/ivabradine for the POTS. The most beneficial thing for me is just to lie down at least every 3 hours or else I get super dizzy. If I’m gonna be walking more than 10-15 minutes I use a wheeled walker that helps with balance and fatigue. I also have flexible attendance and deadline accommodations at school for the days I’m too sick to get out of bed or do any work.

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Anonymous 1w

Not POTS but a undiagnosed form of dysautonomia (I don’t hv the money to pay out of pocket for a diagnosis) my doctor told me to just intake more sodium and avoid ladders lol

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Anonymous 1w

me! yeah i have no idea

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

thank you so much! what about like nutrition/exercise? i used to go to the gym and i miss it sm

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

You would probably have better luck with exercises that aren’t standing. You could try lifting weights sitting down. I personally like swimming because it’s easier on the joints if you also have hEDS, and I used to ride exercise bikes before my knee got worse. When I was first diagnosed I was given salt pills but I didn’t find them helpful. Some people find salt super helpful though so I think it’s worth a try. Not being dehydrated is important too but is something I struggle with

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

tyy!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 1w

real😭

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