Vestibular migraine:  low-level head pressure - kept it non-acidic, no citrus, no vinegar; chose gentle flavors Lupus:  mild achiness or stiffness - aimed for steady fuel and anti-inflammatory add-ons rather than processed sugar POTS : Very light headed. I passed out earlier today in Target. Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Sweet potato gives steady carbs; yogurt and nut butter slow the spike and help sustain energy Vestibular migraine Usually yes Mild, no

Symptom check-in POTS: Late-afternoon heaviness and mild tachycardia - wanted something cool and hydrating that wouldn’t sit heavy or spike blood sugar Vestibular migraine: Subtle head pressure and light sensitivity - avoided hot foods, strong spice, and intense smells Lupus: General fatigue with low appetite - needed easy-to-chew protein and raw vegetables without excessive oil or heat Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Hydrating vegetables, light protein, l

Symptom check-in POTS: Midday energy dip with upright fatigue - needed protein and salt without a carb-heavy crash Vestibular migraine: No active vertigo, mild visual sensitivity - avoided acidity and heavy dressings, kept textures soft Lupus: Low-grade inflammation and hand stiffness - wanted omega-3 fats and raw greens that weren’t aggressive or spicy Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + salt from salmon and chickpeas Lupus Yes Omega-3s and anti-inf

Symptom check-in POTS: Midday fatigue with mild lightheadedness when standing - needed steady carbs, salt, and fats without a blood sugar crash Vestibular migraine: Very mild background head pressure, no vertigo or nausea - avoiding acidity and spice, keeping flavors grounded and savory Lupus: Low-grade joint stiffness and general inflammation feeling - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and cooked vegetables rather than raw Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Comp

Symptom check-in POTS: Midday fatigue and mild shakiness before eating - needed steady carbs with protein, plus salt without heaviness Vestibular migraine: Low-grade head pressure, no vertigo - avoiding acidity, heat-spice, and strong aromatics; simple, warm flavors felt safest Lupus: Joint stiffness in wrists and fingers - wanted anti-inflammatory foods that were warm and not greasy Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes White rice + salted vegetables provide st

Symptom check-in POTS: Midday energy dip with leg heaviness and slight shakiness when standing too fast - needed steady carbs and potassium without added volume or grease Vestibular migraine: Background head pressure and mild visual sensitivity - avoided acidity, raw onion, and sharp temperature contrast Lupus: Joint stiffness in fingers and wrists with general fatigue - wanted warm, anti-inflammatory food that didn’t require a lot of chewing or digestion effort Disorder safe

Symptom check-in POTS: late-day fatigue with mild leg heaviness - needed salt + carbs without volume overload Vestibular migraine: light head pressure and visual sensitivity - avoiding sharp acidity, raw onion, and spice Lupus: hand and wrist stiffness with general inflammation fatigue - wanted anti-inflammatory herbs and warm, soft textures Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted potatoes + yogurt provide sodium and steady energy Lupus Yes Olive oil, herbs

Symptom check-in POTS: upright fatigue and mild post-dinner lightheadedness - needed steady carbs + salt without a heavy or greasy feeling Vestibular migraine: background head pressure but no nausea - avoiding sharp acidity, spice, and temperature extremes Lupus: general fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food without inflammatory oils or GI stress Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted pasta water + steady carbs help prevent drops Lupus Y

Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine:  head pressure + sound sensitivity earlier in the day - needed cool, soft, no-chew effort  food POTS:  afternoon energy dip and lightheadedness - wanted salt and protein without heat or heaviness Lupus:  low-grade fatigue, no joint pain - avoiding inflammatory cooking methods Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + protein without carbs Lupus Yes No frying, anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes Cold, soft, low

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  legs felt heavy and unresponsive, that slow internal drop you get when blood volume feels off rather than true dizziness Migraine:  no head pain, but neck stiffness and jaw tension that usually shows up when I haven’t eaten enough Lupus:  deep fatigue with a cold, achey undertone - not inflammatory pain, more like my body needed grounding Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + carbs helped with heaviness Lupus Safe G

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  felt flushed and weak rather than dizzy; standing still made things worse than walking Migraine:  no head pain, but pressure sensitivity around my temples and jaw Lupus:  skin felt reactive and warm; fatigue paired with a mild “sick” heaviness Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Cooling + salt helped with flushing Lupus Safe No inflammatory load; skin tolerated well Vestibular migraine Safe No sharp flavors or sugar spik

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I delayed eating Migraine:  mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, balanced, controlled spice Ingredients (1 serving) 1–2 slice

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, especially if I stood too long without eating Migraine:  mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, balanced, not overstimulating Ingre

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness earlier in the day, especially standing after sitting, improved once I ate Migraine:  mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue with a heavy, slowed feeling, no joint pain or active skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Warm, salty food supported stability Lupus Safe No inflammatory heavy hitters Vestibular migraine Depends Spice was fine at this

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  lightheadedness and fatigue earlier in the day, worse when I went too long without eating Migraine:  mild, diffuse head pressure without nausea or light sensitivity Lupus:  baseline fatigue with a heavy, slowed-down feeling, no joint pain or skin flare-up Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Carbs + salt supported stability Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar, p

How my symptoms showed up Lightheadedness if I waited too long to eat Subtle body fatigue rather than sharp symptoms Appetite present, but no interest in overly rich food Felt better once I had a few bites in me Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + protein worked well Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar, predictable Ingredients (1 serving) Cooked chicken (breaded or plain) Romaine or sim

How my symptoms showed up Felt slightly lightheaded if I waited too long to eat Standing still felt worse than moving briefly No nausea, but low tolerance for strong smells Appetite was there, just not for a large meal Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Salt + protein worked well Lupus Safe No obvious inflammatory triggers Vestibular migraine Generally safe Savory, low-sugar foods are easier Ingredients (1 serving) Toasted bread Ricotta cheese Smoked s

How my symptoms showed up Full, heavy GI feeling without nausea Low appetite but strong craving for salt and acid Felt foggy and uncomfortable after richer food earlier Cold foods felt tolerable, warm foods did not Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Neutral Salt helped, but no carbs or protein Lupus Depends Raw veg is fine for me when symptoms are quiet Vestibular migraine Depends Chili oil works only on low-sensitivity days Ingredients (1 serving) Thinly slic

Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein + carbs worked well Lupus Safe No inflammatory heavy hitters Vestibular migraine Safe Mild flavors, no sharp triggers Ingredients (1 serving) Toasted bread Ricotta cheese Cooked green peas Olive oil Salt and black pepper Optional: lemon zest How I made it Toast bread until just crisp. Spread ricotta generously. Spoon warm peas on top. Finish with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest if tolerated. E

Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Rice + salt helped keep me steady Lupus Generally safe Simple ingredients, no heavy fats Vestibular migraine Depends Raw fish and spice are hit-or-miss Ingredients (1 serving) Sushi rice Nori sheets Spicy tuna mixture Cucumber or jalapeño slices How I made it Scoop rice onto nori. Add tuna mixture and vegetables. Fold gently and eat immediately. Fresh matters here. Sitting down matters too. Why I’d make this again Easy to stop when I’ve ha