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POTS, Pre- or Post-COVID: Where did you find treatment and what helps?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Mar 31 7:54am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Do any of my Long Covid Friends have Orthostatic Hypotension and POTS...I thought I had this condition and now I know for sure . I fainted or passed out in my driveway Sunday and fell face down and fractured my nose . With my angel looking out for me, no other broken bones that I am aware of. I get dizzy and lightheaded, short of breath and the fatigue is unreal. I would love feedback from any of you as I have had Covid several times now, which has turned my life around. Thanks, Sincerely Kitty2
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Hi Kitty2,
I don't have orthostatic hypotension, I have orthostatic intolerance and POTS. I cannot stand for more than 9-10 minutes with my B/P dropping, getting weak, retching, vomiting and passing out. I've broken my finger passing out, but your nose? Poor you!! Both of these diagnoses are post-covid. I can prevent the passing out if I sit down as soon as the symptoms start. So, I've sat on the floor at the DMV, Costco, and many other places. Long Covid has given me a run for my money!
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Hi @kitty2, I moved your post to this existing discussion so you can more easily connect with others dealing with long COVID and POTs.
- POTS, Pre- or Post-COVID: Where did you find treatment and what helps?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pots-pre-or-post-covid-where-did-you-find-treatment-and-what-helps/
Using the keyword "POTs" in the group search, you'll find several POTs-related discussions:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/post-covid-recovery-covid-19/?search=POTs#discussion-listview
So sorry to hear about your fall. That must've been scary.