I have POTS, I’m doing all the things,… now what?
Maybe I’m spiraling, maybe I’m just frustrated and sad but I’ve recently gotten diagnosed with pots after years of undiagnosed symptoms.
I’m at a point where I’m so tired. I’m so lightheaded. I’m so dizzy. My neck hurts. I’m anxious to exercise, anxious to go to work, anxious to hang out with friends, anxious to go out because I’m scared I’ll feel sick.
I just want a normal life. I’m not even like a terrible case either but it’s affecting my life. I used to be healthy and active and energized.
I’m feeling a little hopeless lately. My doctor prescribed iron for a year so I’m hoping this helps as my ferritin levels were extremely low, but is there anything else I should be doing? I’m drinking my electrolytes, wearing my compression socks, eating less carbs and more salt, eating more smaller meals. And although these things help, I don’t feel normal still.
My eyesight bugs me the most? I always feel dizzy or like crosseyed or something.
Help please? Should I talk to my PCP about physical therapy or more tests? I just don’t know where to go from here.
Thanks! 😩