What can I do to better live with dysautonomia?

What can I do to better live with dysautonomia?

To help manage your dysautonomia symptoms:

• Do not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Drink a lot of water. Carry water with you at all times.
• Add extra salt to your diet. Keep salty snacks with you.
• Get plenty of sleep.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Keep your blood sugar within normal limits if you have diabetes.
• Listen to what your body is telling you it needs. For example, take breaks from work or school if your body is telling you it needs rest.
• If you feel dizzy, sit down, lie down, and/or raise your feet.
• Stand up slowly.
• Wear compression stockings and support garments to increase/maintain blood pressure
• Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Avoid heat. Take lukewarm or cool baths and showers.
• Talk with your healthcare provider before taking any over-the-counter medicine or supplement.
• Ask your healthcare provider if you can drink caffeinated beverages or eat foods with artificial sweeteners. Caffeine should be avoided if you have a raised heart rate. Artificial sweeteners can cause migraines in some people.

Other wellness tips for living with dysautonomia can be found here.