POTS is more than “getting dizzy when you stand up.”

It’s a physiologic pattern that includes the heart rate rising excessively upon standing — and it must be accompanied by other symptoms.

Heat or cold intolerance.
Digestive issues.
Lightheadedness.
Near-fainting — or fainting.

On today’s episode of @bendy_bodies, I break down what POTS actually is — and what it isn’t.

One of the most common myths I hear?

That you have to faint to have POTS.
You don’t.

POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system — the system that controls all the things you don’t consciously think about:
Breathing.
Digestion.
Temperature regulation.
Pupil size.

When someone has POTS, we know the nervous system is dysregulated. But the diagnosis itself doesn’t tell us why.

Multiple underlying conditions can lead to the same autonomic pattern — which is why deeper evaluation matters.

Understanding the mechanism is the first step toward targeted treatment.

💬 Question for you: Were you ever told you couldn’t have POTS because you don’t faint?

#BendyBodies #POTS #Dysautonomia #Hypermobility #ChronicIllness

📌 Medical Advice Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

VD: Dr. Linda Bluestein recording a solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast from her home studio.