To correct any electrolyte, nutritional and hormonal deficiencies To minimise pooling of blood in the legs by compression or strengthening the leg muscles To increase the amount of blood volume within the body The aim of the lifestyle modifications are five-fold: I have found that lifestyle and behaviour change recommendations can be a very valuable and effective adjunct to pharmacotherapy in terms of both empowering the patient and helping improve overall quality of life. In my practice, I have the privilege of managing the treatment of about 150 patients with POTS. Similarly a large number of patients with Fibromyalgia probably also have POTS. 1 in 3 people with a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) or ME also have POTS. POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) is commoner than we think.
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