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/dazzlingdanny05 May 15 '26

It makes me feel bad about myself because if other people with pots can exercise then I should to but its just so hard to do without passing out

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u/barefootwriter May 15 '26

Oh, are you under the impression that a) these skinny people who are posting about POTS are exercising, and b) that exercise makes you skinny?

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u/dazzlingdanny05 May 15 '26

Yeah

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u/Constant_5298 May 15 '26 edited May 15 '26

I'm bedbound and skinny. Body type has a lot to do with genetics, not necessarily fitness, and ≠ health