What Is POTS?

P.O.T.S. an acronym for Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It is a rare condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the one system in the body that works automatically without thinking. 

Those diagnosed with P.O.T.S. have difficulty changing from the supine position to an upright position. It causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate, called tachycardia. Many patients also experience symptoms when stationary or even while lying down. Some individuals's blood pressures will plummet while others will rise dangerously high.

Symptoms present in various degrees of severity depending on the patient and where they are in the disease process. P.O.T.S. can be severely disabling and debilitating. Some individuals cannot even get out of bed,many are unable to attend school or work. Severe cases can completely incapacitate the patient.
To those afflicted with P.O.T.S.everyday is work and everyday is a challenge.

Someday we hope there will be a cure but until then my goal is to help others understand this disease and learn about POTS. For more information visit--
DINET,DYNAKIDS,DYSAUTONOMIA FOUNDATION. There are many websites, blogs,and forums dedicated to POTS you just have to make a Google search.