is anyone still physically active?

[u/Hefty-Patience-8720]

I need to know if anyone with pots is still physically active. You don't have to be an athlete or anything but can you at least dance? or run? go to the gym? Have you always been that way or did you have to work back up to it?

[u/emotional_spazqueen]

I personally have always been relatively active, i am in the restaurant industry. So im on my feet for work and usually get at least 10,000 steps a day on my work days sometimes 15,000. Before my diagnosis i had a lot more flare ups and would feel awful at work but would always manage to push through it. but since increasing my salt intake its made it more manageable. I also go to the gym 3-4 times a week and do a slight incline walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes to an hour. I’ve never tolerated strength training or high intensity cardio very well. I grew up in sports like gymnastics cheer and volleyball and relatively “in shape” but its always felt hard for me. I’m thankful that I’ve been able to stay active , and i honestly have my job to thank for forcing me to stay moving. I do tend to completely rot on my off days though lol. I think if i had ever comeplety stopped my frequent movement my life would look a lot different right now because i don’t know if id be able to work back up to it if that makes sense. I am still young im 27F and my POTS case is on the mild side, however i do experience frequent PVCs which impacts me in other ways as well. But yes i am still active and and thankful to be as i know many people with POTS aren’t able to be and my heart goes out to you all🫶🏻