POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Tracker
Track your pots (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) symptoms, identify personal triggers, and gain AI-powered insights to better manage your condition.
Understanding POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
POTS is one of those conditions that can make you feel like you're going crazy. Your heart races when you stand up, you feel dizzy and weak, and fatigue hits you like a truck - but blood tests come back "normal" and doctors might dismiss your symptoms. Sound familiar?
POTS affects your autonomic nervous system, causing your heart rate to spike by 30+ beats per minute when you go from lying down to standing. It often shows up after infections, injuries, or major life stresses, and it hits young women the hardest. Here's the thing - POTS symptoms can vary wildly from day to day, which makes it incredibly hard to manage without tracking what's actually triggering your flares.
Common Symptoms to Track
POTS symptoms can be all over the map, and tracking their severity helps you spot patterns that might not be obvious otherwise:
- Heart palpitations and rapid heart rate (especially when standing)
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Chronic fatigue that can be completely debilitating
- Brain fog - trouble concentrating or remembering things
- Nausea and digestive issues
- Shortness of breath during normal activities
- Exercise intolerance - feeling wiped out after minimal activity
- Sleep problems - either can't fall asleep or wake up exhausted
- Temperature regulation issues - feeling too hot or too cold
- Headaches that seem to come out of nowhere
- Anxiety (which might actually be your body's response to the physical symptoms)
How to Track POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
POTS is tricky because so many factors can influence your symptoms. A lot of people find that certain combinations of triggers make everything worse.
Start with the basics:
- Heart rate and blood pressure - especially before and after standing (Mouth To Gut has a built-in orthostatic test that walks you through this)
- Sleep quality and duration - poor sleep can make POTS symptoms way worse
- Hydration and salt intake - many POTS patients need way more salt than the average person
- Food timing and content - some people find that large meals or certain foods trigger symptoms
Track your energy and activity levels:
- Rate your energy on a 1-10 scale each day
- Note what activities you did and how you felt afterward
- Track your stress levels - emotional and physical stress can be huge triggers
Don't forget about:
- Menstrual cycle if applicable - hormones can make POTS symptoms fluctuate dramatically
- Weather and barometric pressure - many people notice their symptoms get worse with weather changes
- Supplements and medications - especially if you're trying things like beta blockers, salt tablets, or compression garments
Mouth To Gut makes it easy to log all of this in one place - and the AI finds patterns you'd never spot on your own. You might discover that your worst symptom days happen when you get less than 7 hours of sleep AND it's a high-humidity day, or that your heart rate spikes are actually linked to eating too close to bedtime.
How AI Helps Manage POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Pattern Recognition
AI analyzes your daily logs to find correlations between lifestyle factors and symptom flares that are difficult to spot manually, including delayed reactions.
Personalized Trigger Ranking
Get ranked lists of your most likely triggers based on your own data, so you know which factors to address first for the biggest improvement.
Weekly Insights
Receive weekly summaries highlighting trends, potential triggers, and progress updates based on your tracked data.
Doctor-Ready Reports
Generate comprehensive reports to share with your healthcare provider for more informed treatment decisions and better appointments.
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Start TrackingMedical Disclaimer: This page is designed to help you understand pots (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and how symptom tracking can support your management strategy. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your symptoms and conditions. Never delay seeking medical advice or disregard professional guidance based on information from this page.