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I am being treated for pots syndrome and i am anemic could being on my period be a reason why i'm feeling worse i've been feeling a little flutter in my chest to?

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While POTS symptoms are provoked by going from sitting to standing, significant anemia can cause the heart to work harder & faster with activity and produce palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness & weakness or fatigue. I assume you've been advised to take a daily iron supplement.

Answered 10/23/2022

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