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I am one of those people that has strange reactions to medications. Florinef kept dehydrating me.

I was wondering if anyone found any vitamins or supplements helpful in increasing energy. I've recently changed my diet drastically (no bad carbs, no soda/juice, red meat) - I have a problem with my insulin/glucose levels. I know this is contributing to the lack of energy but it has actually made some of my POTS symptoms lessen. I realize I should probably be taking something to help with my energy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

POTS, thyroid problem (I had a toxic thyroid nodule destroyed by radiation treatment - i now take thyroid replacement medication), Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Insulin resistance (goes along with the PCOS), Asthma, enviromental allergies, allergic to beta blockers , and I tend to have opposite reactions to medication. That covers it and that's more than I'd like to have.

I was labeled exercise intolerant due to my POTS but I've learned if I do things slowly I can usually condition my body to handle it. I work very hard to stay conditioned. Tilt tables are no longer my worst nightmare - although it still shows that I definitely have POTS - I have somehow got used to it having POTS. Anyone else experience this?

I would like to exercise and shed a few pounds. What do you guys do for a form of exercise? I can swim and bike without too many symptoms unless I get hot and then I'm done. I'm looking for some new ideas.. any suggestions would be appreciated.

On the "things to avoid" section on this site, the ablation is the first thing listed. I had a double ablation prior to being diagnosed with the POTS. Although it did help lower my heart rate - it doesn't go above 180 anymore - I actually felt worse and had more POTS symptoms after the ablation. This is just my personal experience.

I don't thing POTS just goes away. I think there will be times where you are less symptomatic but I've never heard of it going away. At least that is my understanding anyway.

On this board you will find older people that have POTS so I have to disagree with the statement that only young people can get POTS.

Hope this was of some help.

Does anyone else get headaches from Gatorade? I can't drink too much of it. But occasionally I get cravings for it.

Has anyone come across any books on POTS?