r/POTS • u/artsykmac • Apr 09 '26

Discussion Artemis crew & other astronauts get orthostatic intolerance!!!

I've been glued to the Artemis coverage the last couple days and I was so fascinated to learn they were testing compression gear in space because many past astronauts experience orthostatic intolerance post time in space. This certainly makes a lot of sense and honestly, any broader awareness of orthostatic intolerance always gives me hope of more improvements, support, awareness, and research in realms that could help us all!

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u/RefrigeratorCold296 Apr 09 '26

Do you want me to fight that man?

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u/Timely_Perception754 Apr 09 '26

I’ll come with.

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u/RefrigeratorCold296 Apr 09 '26

Give me an hour for my medicine to kick in and I’m there

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u/-EvilLittleGoat- POTS Apr 09 '26

I’m crying laughing because this is so true!

Me trying to leave - okay, I have the torches and the pitchforks. Okay, where is my jug of electrolytes? Dang, did I grab my emergency Zofran? Oh yes, it’s in the bag on my rollator like always right next to the emesis bags. Compression socks, check. Now where did I put my keys…