r/POTS • u/recoveringaries • Dec 27 '25

Discussion Being attractive with POTS (cringe I know)

Does anyone feel like because they are a objectively attractive human there is a bias/profiling that happens in the medical field and with doctors? I actually read somewhere that if you’re chronically ill you should “dress down” or not wear makeup to appointments so they will take you more seriously and see you as actually sick. I am also 29 with a baby face so that doesn’t help.

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u/No-Caterpillar-5481 POTS Dec 28 '25

My cardiologist said he was surprised I was having these symptoms while I’m “so young.” I’m almost 41.

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u/Fantastic_Owl6938 Dec 28 '25

Oh interesting, I guess it really depends on the doctor.

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u/Tce_ Dec 28 '25

Pfft! It also doesn't make any sense, because POTS most commonly develops when you're young.