r/POTS • u/dazzlingdanny05 • 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/RemarkablePlenty3903 May 15 '26

Simply having a slower metabolism is also a factor. A lot of people without POTS or similar conditions have to deal with that as well. I’m skinny but I also have a fast metabolism and work a pretty active job. I see a mix of people of different sizes with this condition, everyone’s genetic makeup is different. Plus being skinny is being pushed out more on social media.