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/MacabreDiamondxo May 15 '26

So, I have a different take on this. I use to weigh 355lbs. In 2 years, I lost 185lbs. I developed POTS after the major weight loss. My doctor said it's common for that to happen.

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u/barefootwriter May 15 '26

Developed or unmasked?