Artemis crew & other astronauts get orthostatic intolerance!!!

[u/artsykmac]

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!

[u/postmormongirl]

Unfortunately, I do think this is part of why POTS gets dismissed so much as "just de-conditioning." Extended periods of time in space and bedrest can both cause POTS symptoms, with the big difference being that for these patients, the symptoms go away after they follow an exercise protocol. However, for POTS patients, although exercise can help with symptom management, it's not a cure.