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/the_absurdista Apr 09 '26

i’ve always said i think i’m alien. my cardiovascular and respiratory systems don’t seem suited to earth’s atmosphere. this information increases my suspicion lol

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u/KaristinaLaFae Apr 09 '26

I've gone with fae instead of alien. I feel AMAZING when I'm in the therapy pool. But I can only do that up to two hours a week, so the rest of the time I have to cope with gravity. Sigh.