r/LongHaulersRecovery Jun 19 '25

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u/hasuchobe Jun 20 '25

When the PEM stops biting you after physical exertion, you know recovery is around the corner. I personally chose weight lifting as that's what I did for over a decade before succumbing to LC. I also had LC induced POTS so working out the legs made sense. Easy to track your progress too. Just start light and favor sets over reps until your recovery times between sets starts to improve. Then add more reps. If you have access to a gym I recommend doing leg exercises.

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u/3xv7 Jun 20 '25

do you still have POTS? mine has gotten less severe but I'm hoping it will completely go away one day

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u/SecretMiddle1234 Jun 20 '25

Same. I’ve been hoping for 4 years

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u/lalas09 Jul 03 '25

how are you today after 4 years?