THE HEART BEAT CLINIC

 When you're feeling mentally clouded, forgetful, or constantly tired, it's easy to blame it on stress, poor sleep, or overworking. But what if your "brain fog" is actually a sign of something deeper, like POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction that affects thousands, yet often goes undiagnosed. One of its most misunderstood symptoms? Brain fog — a frustrating mental haze that makes it hard to concentrate, remember, or think clearly. What Exactly Is Brain Fog in POTS? Unlike occasional forgetfulness, POTS-related brain fog is persistent and can intensify when standing up, during physical activity, or after a large meal. It’s not just “in your head.” It's a neurological response to the body struggling with blood flow, oxygen delivery, and heart rate regulation. Common symptoms include: Memory lapses Trouble focusing Feeling detached or disoriented Difficulty processing conversations These sym...

  Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition often described through numbers—heart rate increase, blood volume, and sodium intake. But numbers don’t tell the whole story. They don’t explain the way POTS can cloud everyday life with fatigue, dizziness, and uncertainty. This blog isn’t about medical stats—it’s about what it really means to live in the gray areas POTS creates. The Morning Gamble For many people with POTS, mornings are a roll of the dice. Will your legs hold up long enough to make breakfast? Will you faint while brushing your teeth? There’s a quiet anxiety that comes with simply standing up—a function so basic that most of the world never gives it a second thought. "You Don’t Look Sick" This is a phrase POTS patients hear far too often. On the outside, everything might look fine. There’s no cast, no oxygen tank, no physical clue. But internally, your body is in chaos. Explaining this invisible struggle can be exhausting, and often, it ...