A collage of nine photos showing life with PoTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome).
1. Colourful weekly pill organisers filled with medication.
2. A pulse oximeter showing SpO₂ 89% and heart rate 152 bpm.
3. Helen sitting on a mobility scooter outdoors, carrying shopping.
4. A backpack resting on a four-wheeled walker.
5. A smartwatch alert reading “Abnormal High Heart Rate Detected.”
6. Two boxes filled with prescription medications and bottles.
7. A pulse oximeter reading SpO₂ 99% and heart rate 141 bpm.
8. Helen v unwell at an appt, lying on a medical examination couch, having her heart rate & blood pressure checked.
9. A fitness tracker graph showing heart rate data throughout the day, with peaks around activity.
Today is #PoTSAwarenessDay 💜
I have #PoTS as part of my #LongCovid — and it’s given me my most debilitating symptom: constant lightheadedness & presyncope.
For the last 5 years, I’ve felt like I’m going to pass out every time I move. It’s been hellish.
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