Hi, everybody - I’ve been lurking on the forum since I was diagnosed with POTS about two years ago, after I had episodes of dizziness that wouldn’t do away. I have been living a fairly normal life, but I do feel off-balance/woozy a lot of the time, which has decreased my overall quality of life, and I also feel less effective at work. I had my first baby three months ago, and I would really like to feel better so I can do more with/for her. Like, last week I felt faint while we were out running an errand, and I’ve felt uncomfortable taking her out by myself since then — which is very limiting.
If anyone has any relevant experience having POTS as a new mom, or success stories re: decreasing episodes of lightheadedness, please share!
If relevant: I am not currently on any medications because of pregnancy/breastfeeding, though I will be switching doctors in January when my insurance changes, so I will be looking into that. I was on bisoprolol for a while, and midpdrine for a shorter period. I couldn’t tell how much they helped; neither was a miracle drug. I would love to find something that keeps me from feeling symptoms every day. :(