• Reyali@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Oh? I’ve had this issue as long as I can remember. Teens for sure, probably before.

    It’s actually gotten better as I’ve aged because I eat more consistently and now know I need to eat tons of salt.

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        12 hours ago

        My cardiologist called it “POTS or vasovagal syncope,” and said he could specify with a tilt test, but since he treats them the same he didn’t recommend the tilt test.

        So I could just say “yes,” but instead I give a long-winded answer to say that it’s a technically undefined dysautonomia that I treat like POTS, lol.

        I use electrolyte mixes, salt pills, and salt my food, with a goal of 7–10g of salt and 100 oz of water a day. It’s amazing how much better I feel when I hit both of those targets!