How do you know when to take salt?
I have had POTs symptoms since 2020 but just got diagnosed this month so i’m very beginner when it comes to the lifestyle changes to accommodate it. That being said, I see reels all the time about emergency salt intake. So, when do you know you should increase your sodium? I will say I do intake caffeine frequently and nicotine as I work 3rd shift and have trouble staying awake from feeling constantly fatigued no matter how much sleep I get. I bought the brand SALTT ultra variety pack and I love it, I currently only drink one 26oz water bottle of it. Otherwise I’m really bad at water intake, I feel so full after the smallest sips and at times it takes me 2 days to finish that same 26oz bottle. Any tips for bettering my water intake will also be very appreciated.
My HR recovers rather quickly fortunately as long as I stand still and I have not reached full syncope, very close but only hit presyncope so far. I only have tachycardia when changing positions, hot, etc. I haven’t had random flares that I see people have online (that I have noticed atleast) and if I start feeling lightheaded and SOB randomly, I track it with Tachymon on my Apple Watch series 9. Idk though I feel like i’m not doing things right. I should also mention I have been on propranolol 20mg once daily for about 4 years and that definitely helps me.