POTS

Most people prepare for a special event by choosing an outfit or making travel plans. People living with chronic illness often prepare very differently. From carefully managing energy and symptoms to weighing whether the recovery afterward will be worth the experience, simply "showing up" can require days of planning. In this week's Patient Perspectives, we explore the invisible work behind life's special moments and why a little understanding can make all the difference.

Living with POTS in the summer can feel less like “Hot Girl Summer” and more like survival mode. In this Patient Perspectives article, one writer shares the reality of heat intolerance, symptom flares, hydration struggles, and the small strategies that help make difficult days a little more manageable.