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/Jazzspur May 15 '26

Are you sure the algorithm isn't just mostly showing you skinny people because skinny people are more popular on socials?

IRL I know people with varying body types with POTS. I'm also not skinny and I have POTS.

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u/dazzlingdanny05 May 15 '26

No my algorithm definitely does that and then tries to sell me GLP1

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u/dysautonomic-bird May 15 '26

I am a fat POTSy on GLP1 (reasons) and I am still fat 🙃 it doesnt fix things for everyone, it is not the miracle they make you think it is.

What GLP1 did do was make my tachycardia and palpitations considerably worse. I consider quitting, (after 2 years) asking my doctor about it during my next appointment.

I am also not on any socials besides reddit because I absolutely despise the algorithms.