Hi Amy, thanks for the warm welcome. I've been a member for a while but I usually just read the posts. I think I might be one of the few male members with POTS (41yo). For me, POTS seems to go dormant during the summer months. I feel almost normal and have just a few bad days. The remainder of the year... well... not so good. Last November I found myself in the hospital because I blacked out (hypotension) and hit my head on the granite counter top. After a week in the hospital and numerous stitches, I decided I really have to take POTS a little more seriously. This November my POTS has hit me like a train, so I'm back to eating like a bird, getting up slower, drinking Gatorade, etc. I enjoy reading the threads here because it provides me with inspiration & encouragement. Not only do I have POTS, but also tachycardia, PVCs, severe hypertension, hyperchloresterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. That's why I responded to the post... I thought I could finally help a little. This site is great