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I am going on a cruise next week, and my doctor has strong suspicions i have pots. i have had one experience where my pots symptoms worsened but other than that have been drunk and had no issues. would being careful and slow drinking be safe for me?
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Well the standard advice for POTS is to avoid alcohol. That would be my advice too.
Answered 2/25/2023
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While being careful will help, treating your possible POTS with alcohol is not recommended, not known to work for POTS. Stay well hydrated, reduce alcohol at a minimum.
Answered 3/2/2023
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