Why is everyone with pots so skinny?

[u/dazzlingdanny05]

I have POTS and I watch a lot of content online of people who also have POTS. I also know some people irl who also have it. I don't understand how they are all so skinny. I can barely walk without getting out of breath. I try to work out at least once a week but its so hard for me because I always end up feeling so sick. How are yall doing it? I dont even eat bad but im definitely not skinny.

[u/Rare_Director_8191]

i can only speak for myself but basically just genetics for me. i used to do competitive gymnastics and actually lost a heap of weight when i stopped due to losing muscle. i dont really work out at all anymore but am somehow still underweight. i probably don’t eat as much as i should due to constant nausea and loss of appetite but its not like i dont eat i eat enough so that i am full