Mary Katherine Stratton from Mississippi

In this episode, Mary Katherine Stratton, a cattle breeder from Mississippi, shares her personal journey of developing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) twice in her life—first during her teenage years and again following a COVID-19 infection. She discusses the challenges she faces in managing POTS symptoms, particularly as someone involved in physically demanding activities like cattle breeding and showing. Mary Katherine highlights the impact of using a PICC line for intravenous fluids, which imposed limitations on her ability to lift heavy objects. Her story provides insights into the nonpharmacological management strategies she employs and the resilience required to maintain her lifestyle despite the condition.