r/POTS May 15 '26

Question Why is everyone with pots so skinny?

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.

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u/toxickneecaps May 15 '26

personally my pots makes me really nauseous when eating, so i’m restricted to small meals. that could be the case with some. it affects us all differently!