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    Created in 2008, Phoenix Rising is the largest and oldest forum dedicated to furthering the understanding of, and finding treatments for, complex chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and allied diseases.

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    Caffeine against POTS?

    A cup of coffee actually seems helps me, but I know it's probably not good for my body in other respects. A pint of water is my only sure fire way of helping my POTS in the short-term as it seems to slow the heart down.... I have no idea why.
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    Backache while walking/standing

    What kind of pain is it? I had sharp chronic lower back pain exclusively on the right side and was referred to a physiotherapist. She came to the conclusion that my lack of activity had weakened my core muscles, and along with the fact I have mild scoliosis, this left me susceptible to backpain...