10/16/2026
She was told it was anxiety. It turned out to be POTS.
Malloree recalls her experience in 2020: near-fainting spells, daily headaches, emergency room visits without answers and months spent in bed.
Dysautonomia Awareness runs through October, so we're sharing her story as she told it.
What is POTS?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. A disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which runs heart rate and blood pressure in the background.
Within about 10 minutes of standing, heart rate can climb at least 30 beats a minute.
So why is it so often missed?
A racing heart and shakiness can look a lot like panic. Standard heart tests often come back normal. Confirming it usually takes a stand test or a tilt table test ordered by a physician.
Cleveland Clinic notes that it's far more common in women, most often between ages 15 and 50.
Malloree's daily routine is built around fluids, salt and electrolyte drinks. Extra fluids and salt are often among the first steps a POTS specialist recommends.
She also mentions IV days. Here's how we frame that.
Her story is personal to her. An IV isn't a POTS remedy, and it doesn't stand in for a specialist's care.
What we do offer is our 100% Hydration and Restoration IV drips. They use lactated Ringer's solution, which carries sodium, potassium and calcium along with fluid.
Our licensed nurses screen every client first, starting with medical history, current medications and vital signs. Physician supervision applies to each protocol.
If you live with POTS, we'll ask that your cardiologist or specialist knows first.
Know someone who keeps hearing "it's probably just stress"? Send this to them.
Medical Director: Dr. Angela Straface MD