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I take doxepin (3mg - tiny dose) and a benzo. I tried for years to sleep med-free, but my POTS symptoms are really exacerbated by insomnia.

Intriguingly, I also read somewhere (prob here!) that some subgroups of patients actually do worse with their bed tilted. I can't remember the explanation but it made sense at the time. Will be interested to follow this thread and read any info on why it does/doesn't help various people. Glad you felt a little better though when you tried it, Bella.

So heartening to hear that many others have the same struggles with showering/bathing that I do. When I'm well enough to shower, I shower in the evening so I can go straight back to bed and recover overnight. I use a shower chair and don't have the water too hot. Someone has to be around to help me as well. I've had quite a lot cut off my hair to make it easier to manage too.

My experience was similar. I think I managed to keep taking it for 2 - 3 weeks, but the side effects were such that I couldn't continue. You never know until you give it a go though, I know others who do great on it!

I'm also wondering if slow-release sodium is available in Australia. I just take the normal salt tabs but slow-release would be preferable. I salt my food but it's never enough. If anyone knows, would love to hear!

Good luck, kayjay. Really hope they can help you.

Adding my name to the list - I don't really do anything about it except be super careful, and start everything at tiny doses, no matter what I'm prescribed.

Haven't really got anything useful to add, other than that I get itching too. Fascinated to hear that others do, I thought it was just me!

Hi njfainter, I've found www.iherb.com to be great.

Hi Lenna, I've never tried these myself, but would they be suitable? https://www.prohealth.com//shop/product.cfm...duct__code/MJ01

For a cheaper mineral makeup than Bare Minerals, but still good quality, Everyday Minerals is good & they ship internationally. http://www.everydayminerals.com I can't wear mineral makeup, my skin's already dry and it just dehydrates it further, but I know a few people who love EM. You used to be able to get free samples if you paid for postage, not sure if that's still the case or not. I have really sensitive skin and I've found a handy thing for applying liquid foundation very quickly (reducing the time I need to be upright) and without causing extra irritation is the Beauty Blender sponge. Expensive, but for me, worth it. I can't use brushes as the friction irritates my skin too much. http://www.beautyblender.net/sponge.html I've heard that the Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge is cheaper sponge and similar in concept to the Beauty Blender, but I've never tried it. http://www.target.com/Sonia-Kashuk-237-Ble...e/dp/B00149XKOY