Imagine having POTS and waking up every morning wondering if you are going to have a good day or bad day. Knowing that even your good day will bring on challenges and symptoms from POTS.
I'm a guy that has it as well. Not that I'm saying only women should suffer this disease, of course no one should. But it's hard to be a male where society often expects you to be the breadwinner, the hunter, the warrior, etc. Not to mention finding other guys who suffer from it.
Same goes for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylgia, the former of which I also have.
I started out with having two autoimmune connective tissue diseases at age 20 (as well as fibromyalgia since I was 17). I am 28 now and about two years ago my rheumatologist told me I had POTS, which I didn't pay much attention to at the time. Now I have to.
Your posting was full of wonderful information!
One thing I would change is how it's presented. Many of us have issues with our eyes, and the way it was presented, made me dizzy.
Thanks for the presentation!
socobella 3 weeks ago
these videos are really insightful, Great job!
AllySpencerJohnson 3 years ago
I'm a guy that has it as well. Not that I'm saying only women should suffer this disease, of course no one should. But it's hard to be a male where society often expects you to be the breadwinner, the hunter, the warrior, etc. Not to mention finding other guys who suffer from it.
Same goes for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylgia, the former of which I also have.
dipic7 3 years ago
I started out with having two autoimmune connective tissue diseases at age 20 (as well as fibromyalgia since I was 17). I am 28 now and about two years ago my rheumatologist told me I had POTS, which I didn't pay much attention to at the time. Now I have to.
irishcatholicgirlie 3 years ago
My 13-year-old daughter has POTS. Thank you for helping increase awareness!
Softbllsweetie13 3 years ago
I've had POTS for 14 years, this video really raises awareness.
socialbutterfly70 4 years ago
Thank you for making this video! I am a 16 year old female with POTS, and this really sums things up.
piggie25 4 years ago
I have it too and I'm only a fifteen year old guy, it really sucks with school
muttonchopsusa 4 years ago
Im glad you did a video on this POTS sucks. Im one of the few men that have it.
biobot03 4 years ago