I have three children. The oldest was diagnosed with POTS at age 18, after finally going to the Mayo Clinic as a last resort. She'd been sick for several years and had seen many specialists who all said it was in her head. My middle child has symptoms which indicate possible lupus but her rheumotologist doesn't want to label her yet. And now, my youngest, at 15 has been diagnosed with POTS, too. He's followed a path very similar to his older sister's except that this time we knew what doctors to see so he hasn't had as long a journey to diagnosis as his sister. Is there anyone else who's dealing with several children with chronic health issues? Sometimes it's so overwhelming. The oldest two are in college but sometimes still need help and I'm glad I can be there for them but I'm sad that they are all being cheated out of "normal" teenage years and activities.