*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best!) by clicking here: https://drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside

I finally have answers about my health after more than a decade of dealing with confusion and frustration. I have been diagnosed with POTS which stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. In this video I'll briefly explain what POTS is, how I was diagnosed, what this means for my future backpacking trips, and the future of this channel.

Intro: 00:00
What is POTS: 0:18
How was I diagnosed with POTS: 1:31
How am I treating POTS: 5:08
What this means for me, backpacking, and the channel, going forward: 7:40
Outro: 9:24

Find more information about POTS here -

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healt...
https://www.dysautonomiainternational...

My Backpacking Gear -

LiteAF 46L Curve Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/ecopak-epl...
LiteAF x MGO Fanny Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/liteaf-x-m...
Garmin InReach (updated): https://alnk.to/4XvtMYV
Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: https://alnk.to/dAmzjw8
CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: https://alnk.to/6TzM2wS
Poop Emoji Bag: https://alnk.to/6IF3BfH
First Aid Bag: https://alnk.to/7BeQvl5
Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/6mPxDC1
HumanGear GoPee: https://alnk.to/1C759uk
Teva Original Sandals: https://alnk.to/h6FIVOA
Topo Pursuit 2: https://alnk.to/28RLt1P
NiteCore Headlamp: https://alnk.to/4fQpkgQ
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://alnk.to/74ux1kW
CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: https://alnk.to/aWDcBiG
EE Torrid APEX Jacket: https://alnk.to/d3Cin7G
Bear Canister: https://alnk.to/8tODpjw
EE Booties: https://alnk.to/28Rjysg
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: https://alnk.to/2uHhqCF
NEMO Hornet Elite Osmo 1p*: https://www.nemoequipment.com/product...
*If you want the same tent but don’t mind a tiny bit of extra weight for less cost, check out the NEMO Hornet Osmo 1p: https://alnk.to/8PE6PpC
NEMO Tensor All-Season (updated version): https://alnk.to/6bUK7br
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad: https://alnk.to/gKQcYbK
EE Revelation Quilt: https://alnk.to/g3bb2T8

Due to my POTS diagnosis LMNT has become an even more essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them to spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: https://drinklmnt.com/

The Miranda Goes Outside crew:

Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda

This video was filmed by Miranda and edited by Miranda with additional editing by Rainer Golden!

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