This is a list of things that POTS patients should avoid in order to stay well because these things may increase symptoms:
-Alcohol
-Anesthesia
-Bending up and down
-Blowing up balloons
-Climbing stairs or any other excess or strenuous physical activity
-Dehydration
-Eating large meals
-Energy drinks
-Epinephrine
-Giving blood
-Heat and humidity
-Holding one's arms up in the air
-Hot showers
-Over-stimulating environments
-Singing or playing a woodwind or brass instrument
-Some over-the-counter or prescription medications
-Standing in lines for long periods of time
-Stress
-Surgery
-Travel by airplane or long car rides
