Hey everybody! I’ve had POTS for about 4 years now but have just been diagnosed recently. I just had my first child almost two months ago, a little girl, and I’ve been really struggling. Pregnancy and postpartum have really aggravated my symptoms and it’s been hard to be as present for my child as I want to be. Do any of you have kids and what makes it easier for you to be present for your child while also being in a flare?
Hey guys! I just recently heard about Blythe Dolls and they seem really awesome! I want to get them and start a collection and maybe someday pass them down to my daughter. I know that might seem weird but I’m more of an Alternative mom if anything. Does anyone know anything about where to get them, price point, etc?
Hi everyone! I have a 12 month old female cat who has not been fixed. We rescued her from someone’s barn along with her brother from the same litter. Not to be gross, but her brother had massive (parts) and actually needed to be fixed much earlier than usual. He is also a very large cat. Whereas, his sister, is extremely small (healthy according to the vet’s standards) and has not gone into heat yet. Is this something I should be concerned about? My first female cat went into heat early, maybe 3 or 4 months old, so this is something completely new for me. I asked around and someone mentioned they had a female cat that never went into heat and it was not a concern. Any advice?
I’ve been looking into some OTC Magnesium drops and I’m wondering if anyone has experience with that? Positive effects, negative effects, brands, types, dosage? Anything helps!
I finally got diagnosed with POTS after 4 years of fighting with doctors and advocating for myself. I am now trying to apply for disability assistance as I have not been able to work for 2 years but I keep getting this error message on the remarks page. Does anyone know why this is happening. I’ve rewritten it and deleted it a bunch of times, with and without the commas, but it’s still giving me this error. Has anyone tried to apply for disability in Massachusetts and knows why this is happening? I will rewrite what I’ve written below and attach the photo in the comments for reference.
“I started having symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome in October of 2022. I have seen multiple doctors and specialists as well as being treated by multiple emergency departments for this disability before finally being diagnosed in April of 2026. I worked for as long as my body would allow, until September of 2024, when I finally left my job due to the strain it caused on my body, as my symptoms were exacerbated by the physical activity and my condition worsened. I am only able to be upright including in a seated position for 30 minutes at a time and am only able to stand and walk for 10 minutes at a time. I need to be lying down, horizontally, to keep my body from having symptoms including fainting. I am no longer able to drive as advised by a neurologist who I’ve been treated by in the past due to the upright position causing fainting and dizziness spells. I now rely on others for transportation. I am also unable to perform daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other household chores as my symptoms will be heightened due to the activity. I rely heavily on my spouse for daily survival.”