That person you see standing in line at the grocery store who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)—you can’t *see* the blood that’s getting stuck in their legs and that not enough of it is getting to their heart and brain.

Proper hydration is essential for managing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) symptoms, and our bodies often give us subtle hints when we’re not well-hydrated. Let’s decode these signals.

Brain fog or cognitive dysfunction is a common symptom of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) where thinking feels cloudy or slowed down. This is what it can look like:

When receiving a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis, you might feel lost trying to figure out where to start, and that’s completely normal.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) doesn’t always give instant feedback—sometimes the effects show up a day or two later.

For people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), staying hydrated isn’t just a daily checklist…it’s a whole strategy. Hydration for POTS takes planning, timing, a lot of trial & error, and more than just a water bottle. Let’s take a closer look at why hydrating with POTS is not as easy as it sounds.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is often misunderstood—even by healthcare providers. Misinformation about the condition delays diagnosis and care. Here’s what research actually reveals. 

Pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI), which is a condition where the veins in the pelvis are unable to properly move blood back up to the heart, leading to blood pooling in the pelvis, can sneak under the radar in some people with POTS.

For many with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), tachycardia or fast heartbeat is not the most bothersome symptom. In fact, some don’t even notice it.