It's a matter of first deciding on whether or not you meet the ADA's definition of disabled.
The dog needs to do things to mitigate your disability - ie: things you can't really do for yourself because of the condition. The tasks it performs must be directly related to your disability - if your dog is trained to open doors, but you are capable of opening them on your own, the task doesn't count.
You can contact organizations that train service dogs and talk to them about what you need the dog to do. The downside is that many organizations have long waiting lists and a high dollar (though many of the older organizations don't charge clients for the dog).
The other option is owner training. This requires finding a dog that is rock solid in temperament and health. It takes approximately 1-2 years to fully train a service dog. The best bet would be starting with an adult dog since you do not always know how a puppy will turn out.
Your doctor does not have to prescribe one, it's a decision that you can make on your own. Although, talking with your doctor about whether or not it would be needed is always a good idea.
Having a service dog can be difficult for those with POTS and other dysautonomias - keep in mind that the dog needs daily exercise, regardless of how much energy you have that day.
My 13 year old daughter am has been diagnosed with POTS SYNDROM after having a TTT test done. She is also showing signs o asthma to which she never did before. Pots is hard enough now with this COUGHING which as you said makes her fill like she is going to pass out . She has been asking about a service dog. I don't know if she is considered disabled or what I need to do to as bad as it sounds prove that she is. Took us years to even get this far. She is wanting a golden poodle if this will help her I'm all in.
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My 13 year old daughter am has been diagnosed with POTS SYNDROM after having a TTT test done. She is also showing signs o asthma to which she never did before. Pots is hard enough now with this COUGHING which as you said makes her fill like she is going to pass out . She has been asking about a service dog. I don't know if she is considered disabled or what I need to do to as bad as it sounds prove that she is. Took us years to even get this far. She is wanting a golden poodle if this will help her I'm all in.