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to my friends who use a wheelchair, does it help?

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hi! new to this sub.

i’m 22 and have had POTS since i was diagnosed at 15. i also have fibromyalgia and HSD. i currently use a service dog for my symptoms, but i can’t really ethically use my dog for heavy mobility even if he’s 90lbs

i’ve been considering a wheelchair for a few months on and off, but i’m afraid i’ll rely too much on it?

though, my symptoms some days get really bad, especially my pain flares combined with POTS can be a bitch to deal with

i go back to my cardiologist next week to check how my condition is since i haven’t been since 2021.

any advice? does it help? and if so, what was the process like? i’m going in blind to this so any support is super appreciated. thanks!!!

Posted Dec 7, 2025, 10:50 PM UTC

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