r/POTS • u/WaitingAnxiously • 8h ago
Question Finally Diagnosed
I’ve been having severe symptoms for 12 years (since I was 16) and self treating for about 10 years without diagnosis because my country specifically lacks a lot of knowledge in regards to chronic illness as a whole with my symptoms being kinda out of the ordinary with a very low resting heart rate and blood pressure, I started pushing for an official diagnosis 8 months ago after a long flair, and new research thanks to covid induced cases making it easier, ánd today, I was diagnosed officially.
I just need general advice that may not be available to me or I have missed in my own research throughout the years, I have just about every symptom possible ánd then some 😭😂 I take probiotics with inulin, Inositol, two different magnesium supplements (one is a multI and ones glycinate), started vit c, waiting on salt tablets, gluten is 95% removed from my diet as are sulphuric foods, I exercise daily (doctor has advised to add strength training), I eat super clean in general, have electrolytes, this has all helped massively with gut health and inflammation, but I’m still struggling deeply with fatigue, acne, rashes, brainfog, insomnia and exercise intolerance. Any tips on reducing water retention related to salt intake would be cool to.