07/08/2025
“I’d get dizzy quickly, have chest pains, feel faint, strong palpations, cold feet and hands, bad brain fog, shaking and nausea.”
We’d like you to meet LHCH previous patient, Lauren. After experiencing a number of worrying symptoms, Lauren was referred onto LHCH for further investigation. ECG’s, ultrasounds and exercise tests later, Lauren was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) - a condition where your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down.
Initially the diagnosis was a huge shock to Lauren, however she was determined that her condition would not hold her back. Since diagnosis, Lauren has adjusted her lifestyle to work with her condition. Cold showers, change of diet, balancing sleep and exercise, Lauren has seen a huge difference in her symptoms and so decided she wanted to give something back for the care she received at LHCH.
On the 20th July, Lauren took on the challenge of running the Aintree Race Course 10k in support of LHCH Charity. An amazing experience was had and she managed to raise an incredible £1,185!
Lauren said:
“The reason I wanted to do the 10k is because I want to spread the message that with help and support from others, you can do anything you put your mind to and to not let ‘bad news’ get you down.
“Every single member of staff I saw at LHCH was just amazing, friendly and professional and so I’m so glad I’ve been able to raise money for the charity.”
Thank you for sharing your story with us Lauren and a huge well done from us all here at .
