Symptoms
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I can only speak to my own experience and hope that gives you some insight into what POTS is and how it can affect you or the people around you.
Below is a list of symptoms I know of or have experienced or am experiencing. Each symptom has a link to help you gain more insight and knowledge.
Start here: Blood Pressure and Tachycardia
- Stomach problems
- Vertigo
- Dizziness
- Blood pooling
- Flash fevers
- Swelling of the nail beds
- Joint pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Weak immune system
- Weight struggles
- Memory problems
- Shaking
- Shortness of breath
- Anemia / low iron
- Muscle weakness
- Blood pressure
- Fainting + partial syncope
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Chest pains, shortness of breath, heart palpitations
- Reduced brain blood flow
- Sensitivity to lights
- Heat and cold sensitivity
- Poor sleep
- Exercise intolerance
- Abnormal sweating
- Tachycardia
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth and Eyes
- Discoloration of the skin
- Esophageal dysfunction
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
*The ones with links are one I have experience with, the rest are for your knowledge.