After two months of ongoing symptoms (OI, weak legs, nausea, fatigue) following a big fainting incident, I was finally able to see one of the few POTS specialists in my area. I felt very much blamed for my symptoms-- there was a lot of clucking from the residential fellow that I obviously wasn't getting enough salt (though I've been drinking 3 liters of specialty hydration drink a day). I don't know how much salt is "enough" for me as a POTSy, that's why I was there! I was told many times that I shouldn't worry about my POTS as I was both "young and healthy". This despite me having a daily log of my bp/heart rates and careful details of times I'm feeling bad. I almost wish I were more symptomatic today so that my illness couldn't be dismissed out of hand. The only ray of hope I have is that I was invited to join a study on classic POTS. Hopefully that will allow me a little more insight over what is going on. Self-education seems to be the only good choice, here. (Both the fellow and Doc were very dismissive to learn I read online forums-- too bad, as I've found DINET to be so helpful and comforting!) I know this grouchy feeling will pass eventually but right now I'm seething in it!