kptosh Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Does anyone know why it takes so long for someone with POTS to recover for driving or riding in a car for more than a couple of hours? I took a two hour trip recently, drank lots of water, rested. The next day, two hours back home, I had to go straight to bed and was there most of the weekend. I've asked Mayo Clinic if it's a blood flow issue, but nurse said no. My muscles ache, and I'm incredibly fatigued. I've been diagnosed for three years, and I take salt tablets, Cymbalta, Klonpin, Carpidoba, probiotics, and try to drink the recommended amounts of water and electrolyte fluids. I don't exercise regularly. Maybe that would help. Edited March 22, 2017 by kptosh needed to add meds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Welcome to the forum! I am not sure why being in a car would particularly cause fatigue--except perhaps the motion is a problem. But many of us are simply fatigued easily. Also many of us I think find that sitting for too long in one position can be tiring and I do think that could be related to blood pooling for some. Many patients do see improvements with moderate exercise. Of course if you fatigue easily this will have to be slow and minimal at first--and best to check in with your doctor before starting an exercise plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemons2lemonade Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 If you aren't driving, laying the seat back or putting one or both legs up on the dash helps me :). I also always cross at least one leg as a passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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