Hello! My name is Tate, I was recently diagnosed with POTS/Neurally Mediated Syncope. I have been suffering from this since I was 8 years old and have been looking for a diagnosis since then, it only took 19 years! I am lucky that I live in Bham, AL and have access to the Kirkland Clinic and Dr. Coughlin. I am trying Pinidol (a week in) as my beta blocker and Fludrocortisone. I have read many differing side-effects that might come with these medications. I was wondering if anyone had experienced sleeplessness with either medication or weight gain? The sleeplessness I am experiencing immediately, the weight gain has not occured yet but seems to be a reoccuring theme in the texts I am reading. Also can an anyone reccomend a good diet plan/nutrition guide for people with this condition? Since I am on Fludrocortisone should I avoid salt in my food? I happy to finally have a diagnosis but scared as well. I am longing to get to a point where I have the ability to exercise without having an episode ..I just need help getting there! I am so relieved to find this forum!!! Thanks for any advice anyone can share! Also, thought it best if I share a tidbit I have found to work. Even before my diagnosis I knew dehydration was an issue, last year I found SMARTWATER by Glaceau is Great! It is electrolyte enhanced water but without the sugar in Gatorade. You can buy it online or at Target...drinking it has been helpful!