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I have pots can't exercise standing up. what exercises can i do that will help me lose weight/tone? how do i eat healthy on a high sodium diet?

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Squats/calf raises: Squats and calf raises increase your blood pressure which is the problem in POTS. These are also exercises you can do if you start to feel dizzy while doing other things

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Answered 7/3/2017

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I have pots the doctor said to eat lot of salt I am trying to lose weight and I do not like salt any idea on a way to lose weight fast with out salt?

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How much slow sodium is safe to take? I have pots and it will make it easier to get enough to increase blood volume for my POTS?

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Why might I have slightly low blood sodium of 133 while on Florinef (fludrocortisone) 50 mcg/day along w/ 9 grams salt/day for months for POTS. Recheck or no concern?

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