orthostatic hypotension

Tonight, we're talking about something that can be incredibly frustrating, frightening, and for many people, life altering.

It's called POTS, P-O-T-S, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

Now that's quite a mouthful, I realize, but what it describes is something many people can relate to, feeling dizzy, lightheaded, exhausted, or experiencing a racing heart when you stand up.

Imagine waking up in the morning and feeling as though you've just run a marathon, just because you got out of bed.

Let's start with the name, POTS.

Postural means related to body position.

Orthostatic means related to being upright or standing.

Tachycardia means an abnormally fast heart rate.