Symptom check-in POTS:  When I stood up to get water, my heart rate jumped. I got lightheaded and short of breath, and I felt like I might black out if I pushed it. I needed fluids, sodium, and food that did not require standing for long. Vestibular migraine:  I had vertigo even while lying still. Turning my head made everything spin. I felt nauseated, and bright light made it worse. Lupus:  My hands hurt and felt stiff. Standing at the stove was hard. I needed something I co

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:  upright fatigue in the late afternoon - wanted steady carbs + salt + protein without a heavy, greasy meal Vestibular migraine:  low-level head pressure - avoided citrus, vinegar, and spicy heat; kept flavors warm and savory Lupus:  mild joint stiffness - aimed for anti-inflammatory fats (salmon) and a balanced plate with fiber Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt plus complex carbs plus protein supports blood volume and steadier ene

Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright lightheadedness and low appetite - needed salt, protein, and bread to stabilize without heaviness Vestibular migraine: Mild background head pressure, no nausea - kept flavors very neutral and avoided acidity and strong smells Lupus: Hand stiffness and general fatigue - wanted soft textures, warmth, and anti-inflammatory fats without frying Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salted cottage cheese + bread supports blood vo

Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright weakness with shaky legs and mild tachycardia - needed protein and salt early without a heavy carb load Vestibular migraine: Light sensitivity and slight motion intolerance - avoiding sharp acidity and strong smells; soft eggs and mild herbs felt safest Lupus: Hand and wrist stiffness on waking with general inflammatory fatigue - wanted warm food and gentle fats without frying Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Mostly Protei

Symptom check-in POTS: Morning upright fatigue with mild shakiness before breakfast - needed protein + carbs early, without a big blood sugar spike Vestibular migraine: Slept poorly with light sound sensitivity - keeping flavors gentle and avoiding citrus or chocolate Lupus: Hand and wrist stiffness on waking - wanted warm food with protein and anti-inflammatory fats, no heavy grease Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Protein + carbs help stabilize morning sy

Symptom check-in POTS: Morning lightheadedness on standing and low blood pressure feeling - needed slow-release carbs with some salt-adjacent grounding and no cold foods Vestibular migraine: Subtle head pressure with sound sensitivity - avoided sharp sweetness, cold milk, and anything acidic or crunchy-heavy Lupus: Whole-body fatigue and mild hand stiffness - wanted warm, soft food that required minimal effort to eat and digest Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS

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 POTS:  upright fatigue and mild lightheadedness around dinner - needed steady carbs + salt without heaviness Vestibular migraine:  low-level head pressure, no nausea  - avoiding heat-spice and strong acidity Lupus:  joint stiffness in hands - wanted anti-inflammatory fats and warm (not hot) food Disorder safety check Condition Works? Why POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein balance Lupus Yes Minimal oil, no deep frying Vestibular migraine Yes Low spice, no acid, s

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

Symptom check-in (specific to this meal) Vestibular migraine:  woke up with head heaviness and mild motion sensitivity - needed soft textures  and no sharp acidity POTS:  morning weakness and slow-to-start circulation - protein + salt without a blood sugar spike Lupus:  baseline fatigue, no joint pain - aiming for anti-inflammatory fats without heaviness Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein + salt, no sugar spike Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vesti

Symptom check-in Vestibular migraine:  low-grade head pressure and visual fuzz earlier in the day - needed warm, predictable carbs POTS:  lightheaded on standing, especially late afternoon - salt + rice were non-negotiable Lupus:  fatigue without joint inflammation - body felt heavy, not inflamed Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Salt + carbs + protein Lupus Yes No inflammatory spice load Vestibular migraine Yes Warm, low-acid, no heat Ingredients (1–2 ser

Symptom Check In POTS:  felt physically weak and a little shaky earlier in the evening - needed iron and protein to feel grounded Vestibular migraine:   no active head pain , but visual fatigue and that “everything feels loud” sensation Lupus:  joint heaviness and low-level inflammation, especially knees and hands Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Iron + protein combo Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory balance Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid or spice Ingred

Symptom check-in POTS:  heavy-leg fatigue and that drained feeling after a long day upright - needed protein + carbs without a salt bomb Vestibular migraine:  mild head pressure, not spinning, but visually sensitive - avoided sharp flavors and acidity Lupus:  low-grade muscle soreness and stiffness, especially shoulders and hips Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced protein + carbs Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory fats Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp acid

Symptom check-in POTS:  felt lightheaded earlier in the day, especially when standing up quickly - this meal helped ground me without making me sleepy Vestibular migraine:  no spinning, but that faint off-balance feeling in my head that shows up when I haven’t had enough protein Lupus:  low-level joint stiffness in my wrists, not painful, just tight and inflamed-feeling Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Protein-forward, not carb-heavy Lupus Yes Simple fats

Symptom check-in POTS:  legs felt heavy and weak, like standing would drain me faster than usual Vestibular migraine:  low-grade head pressure, not spinning, but the kind that gets worse if I forget to eat Lupus:  mild joint stiffness in my hands, not flaring, just that dull inflammatory ache Disorder safety check Condition Works? Notes POTS Yes Balanced carbs + salt = steadier energy Lupus Yes Anti-inflammatory, not heavy Vestibular migraine Yes No sharp flavors, no sugar sp

How my symptoms showed up POTS:  not dizzy, but that soft internal weakness where standing feels possible yet draining - appetite was there, but volume tolerance was low Migraine:  pressure-free head, but lingering nausea and sound sensitivity that made crunchy or heavy food unappealing Lupus:  whole-body fatigue with a faint ache in my hands and wrists - nothing sharp, just reduced stamina Disorder safety check Condition Verdict Notes POTS Helpful Protein without volume stra

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