PepperPOTS
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Oklahoma
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Thanks, everyone, for your responses!
Lori, we have well water, too. Unlike you, we don't have a softener or any filter. We have safe (well, "safe" for average people!), delicious water without those, fortunately. I'm glad you found a water source that works for you! And, good tip about keeping the containers out of the heat.
Kat, yes, I agree that filters would be less wasteful than bottles. We recycle and I hate to generate waste/recycling. And, I'm glad to hear that filters work for you! However, like Pam, I had read that problems with filters can occur. I just can't deal with installing a filter system that could cause more problems right now. I'm *hoping* bottled water will be a short term help and that I can return to the tap after I get my symptoms better managed, overall.
Marcia, great thought about rinsing your glass before drinking! I'd wondered awhile back about dishwashing detergent residue. Maybe I should give that another thought!
Bren, I have POTS, too! I have the hyperadrenergic type. However, after seeing Dr Afrin and doing so much reading about MCAS, I think, for me, POTS symptoms are a manifestation of my MCAS. When first diagnosed with POTS, I salt and water loaded (soooo much salt and 2.5-3 L of water/day). In my case, it never did a thing to help. It is tough to manage. If you're seeing improvements from it, hang in there. And, if you're salt loading, too, and need any ideas on how to get it all in, I can PM you what helped me if you'd like!
Pam, distilled without minerals is what I thought I'd read in one of your posts. I'm going to try it. I'm glad to hear the milk jug, in controlled temps, has worked out for you, too. Thanks!
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