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Tag Archives: “Orthostatic Intolerance”
my OI/POTS 24-test and results
As you know, I have been increasing my water intake dramatically as well as my salt intake to counter the effects of OI/POTS. I’m actually doing well with the water consumption. I have always been a huge drinker since getting sick 20 years ago so this wasn’t too difficult for me. I am now settling at around 12 glasses of water a day or 3 quarts which seems to be a good place for me. As for the salt, I …
OI/POTS remedy and progress
These past few weeks have been quite the struggle. I have always suffered the dizzy spells associated with Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) or Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which almost 97% of those suffering with ME/CFS have, although I had no name to put to it until recently. Despite that, since the toxic chemical exposure, I am having more and more difficulty with these dizzy spells and unfortunately I am finding no help from the VA healthcare system. I think Sue is …
He knows!
He knew. He KNEW! I was absolutely floored when I met my civilian dentist/surgeon today. He knew what CFIDS and FMS were! He KNEW! Ha! Wow! In addition, he explained Orthostatic Intolerance to me! Can you believe that! He even explained why so many doctors look at me like I have two (2) heads when I mention I have it. He said that most doctors have never witnessed an OI episode before. So when they see an episode, they assume …
a Miracle and a lesson or two
Okay. Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes this journey with CFIDS and FMS is just too eventful! I think any of us could write a book just from all the crazy things that happen to us on any given day! At least I could. As you know, I ended up at the VA hospital this weekend for severe tooth pain and was met with a not so nice Doctor. Well, Monday was the day for me to be able to …
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