A 20-year-old female asked:
i was diagnosed with pots. my symptoms are worse during my period as in like i can pass out easier. i cannot take off of work just because of my pots. what can i do to reduce my symptoms during that week as i am standing for 12 hours each shift.
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Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
POTS: Have you been prescribed florinef? Have you tried wearing medical grade knee high or thigh high compression stockings? Be sure to take in adequate salt and fluids. Beta blockers are prescribed to mitigate the tachycardia.
Answered on May 19, 2020
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Depends: If you are having sex, do not go off the pill, unless you wish to get pregnant.
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