After being sick for so long, I finally have a name for my illness: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, otherwise known as P.O.T.S.
A cardiac condition that's stripped me of my health, weight (causing me to drop to anorexic weight), self confidence, friends, jobs and continuing my education.
My goals are simple: gain weight, be healthier, and get out more. Basically, get my life back!
I'm also hoping to spread some awareness on this little known condition, and to highlight the struggles of the underweight and people with "invisible illnesses."
Delightful Wednesday
Yesterday, we got great news- my boyfriend has a new job!
Amount of sleep: about 6 hours, weird dreams as usual
Diet:
- Breakfast: nutella on break, 2 cups water
- Lunch: half grilled italian sausage with fries from Ted's, 1.5 cups lime fizz
- Dinner:
- Snack 1: 2 cups water
- Snack 2:
Exercise/activities:
- walked our local nature trail
- took the dogs for a ride in the c-a-r
- cleaned up the backyard for lawn mowing
P.O.T.S. symptoms experienced:
so far: headache, cold extremities, heat intolerance, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness
Misc:
- side pain, cyst?
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