Sterile fluids (1,000 ml)
Adds to the fluid in your blood. This is the part your doctor is after.
With your doctor’s okay
IV Therapy for POTS
The fluids your doctor recommends, given at home by a nurse.
Medically cleared by Mellisa Kerchief, NP, our Medical Director
Many people with POTS are told to take in more fluids and salt. Some doctors recommend IV saline on top of that. We bring it to you. We need a note from your doctor or cardiologist first.
- At the studio
- $150
- At your door
- $150
The Hydrate IV, the same price at the studio or at your door. A note from your doctor comes first.
What is IV therapy for POTS?
For POTS we use the Hydrate IV. It is 1,000 ml of sterile fluids and electrolytes. Your doctor can ask for more, up to another 1,000 ml. Magnesium or B12 can be added with your doctor’s okay. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes. It costs $150. We need a note or clearance from your doctor or cardiologist before your first visit.
What POTS is, in plain words
POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. That is a mouthful. Here is what it means. When you stand up, your heart races. You may feel dizzy, shaky, foggy, or very tired. Some people faint. POTS is a type of dysautonomia. That means the part of your nervous system that runs on autopilot is off.
Blood volume is a big part of it. Many people with POTS do better with more fluid in their blood. That is why doctors often say to drink more and eat more salt. For some people, that is not enough on a bad day. So some doctors recommend IV saline. It goes straight into your blood. It does not have to pass through your stomach first.
We do not diagnose POTS. We do not treat POTS. We give the fluids your doctor recommends, at home, by a nurse.
Safety first
Talk to your doctor first
We work alongside your doctor. Never instead of one. Here is how it works for POTS.
- You need a note or clearance. It can come from your primary doctor, your cardiologist, or your POTS doctor.
- The note should say IV fluids are okay for you. It helps if it says how much and how often.
- Our nurse practitioner reviews it. Then she sets your protocol to match what your doctor wants.
- We follow your doctor’s plan. If your doctor wants a slow drip, we go slow. If they say no add ons, we add nothing.
- Tell us when things change. New medicine, a new diagnosis, or a new plan from your doctor. We update your file.
If you do not have a doctor for your POTS yet, start there. A cardiologist or a neurologist who knows POTS is the right place to begin. We cannot book POTS visits without clearance.
What’s in the bag
What’s in the POTS IV
Doses and volumes follow your doctor’s note. Our nurse practitioner sets the final protocol.
Electrolytes
The salts your body needs to hold onto that fluid.
Extra fluids (optional)
Another 500 ml or 1,000 ml if your doctor asks for more.
Magnesium (optional)
Some doctors add it for muscle cramps or headaches. Only with their okay.
Vitamin B12 (optional)
Some doctors add it for energy. Only with their okay.
Signs it may be time for fluids
Talk to your doctor about these. If they agree, we can help.
- You feel dizzy or lightheaded every time you stand.
- Your heart races when you get out of bed or off the couch.
- Water and salt are not cutting it on hot days.
- A hot day set off a flare and you cannot catch up.
- You have a long day of standing coming up, like a wedding or a concert.
- You feel foggy, shaky, and very tired for days.
- You cannot drink enough because you feel sick to your stomach.
- Your doctor has said IV fluids may help you.
- You have had IV fluids in the ER and felt better after.
- You want a regular schedule of fluids without a trip to a clinic.
How fast does it work?
Most people feel steadier by the end of the bag. Some feel it in 20 to 30 minutes. How long it lasts is different for everyone. Some people feel better for a day or two. Others feel it longer. Your doctor can tell you what to expect for you.
Here is why IV fluids are different from drinking. When you drink, your gut moves the water into your blood slowly. Some of it never gets there. An IV puts the whole liter into your blood in under an hour. That is why some doctors recommend it for POTS flares.
How it works
Your visit, start to finish
- Send us your doctor’s noteText or email it. Our nurse practitioner reviews it. Then you book online, by call, or by text.
- Quick health checkFirst time with us? You do a short video call with a nurse practitioner. It takes about five minutes and it is good for one year. Read about the Good Faith Exam.
- Your nurse arrivesYou get a text when they are on the way. They check your blood pressure and pulse, sitting and standing.
- The dripLie down or put your feet up. Your nurse runs it at the pace your doctor wants. It takes 45 to 60 minutes, longer with extra fluids.
- DoneYour nurse checks your vitals again. Stand up slowly. Rest a few minutes before you get moving.
Add-ons
Make it even stronger
Only with your doctor’s okay. We add nothing your note does not allow.
Most add-ons are $32 at the studio and $35 at your door. Your nurse can stack what you need.
Boosters & add-onsExtra fluids, 500 ml
When your doctor wants a bit more than one liter. $50.
Extra fluids, 1,000 ml
When your doctor wants two full liters. $75.
Magnesium
For cramps and headaches, if your doctor agrees. $35 mobile.
Vitamin B12
For energy, if your doctor agrees. $35 mobile.
A regular schedule for POTS fluids
Some doctors recommend fluids on a schedule, even on good days. Weekly or every two weeks is common. We can set up a standing time. Same nurse when we can. Same day of the week.
If you book often, our VIP membership may save you money. It is $259 a month. It includes one IV each month and 20 percent off other IVs. Ask us if it makes sense for your schedule.
Not quite it?
POTS IV vs other drips
For heat, flights and long daysHydrate IV
Fluids and electrolytes only$150 studio · $150 at your door
For energy, mood and immunityMyers Cocktail IV
Fluids plus vitamins, with their okay$195 studio · $225 at your door
For migraines and bad headachesMigraine IV
Fluids plus help for a bad headache$235 studio · $265 at your doorSafety first
Is IV therapy for POTS safe?
Yes, when your doctor clears it, a nurse gives it, and a provider signs off. That is how we do it every time.
- A registered nurse gives every IV.
- Our nurse practitioner reviews your doctor’s note and every protocol.
- Sterile, single use supplies.
- We check your vitals before, during, and after.
- We follow the volume and pace your doctor wants.
- We ask about your health and your medicines first.
Who should skip it or ask first: people with heart failure or kidney disease. Extra fluid can be a problem for them, so their doctor must say yes. Anyone who is pregnant should have their OB’s okay. Anyone with a known allergy to any item in the bag.
This is a wellness service. We do not diagnose or treat POTS. We give the fluids your doctor recommends. Call 911 if you faint and hit your head, or if you have chest pain. Also for trouble breathing, or a heart rate that will not come down. Read more about IV safety.
Get your fluids at home
Ask your doctor. Send us the note. A nurse can be at your door this week.
VIP membership
One drip a month, on us.
$259 a month for one free IV every month (up to $329 in value), three free booster add-ons, 20% off additional IVs, and no long-term contract. For studio visits.
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Questions, answered
Still wondering? Text us or call (480) 674-8268.
Do I need a doctor’s note?
Yes. We require a note or clearance from your doctor or cardiologist for every POTS booking. Our nurse practitioner reviews it before your first visit.
Do you diagnose POTS?
No. We do not diagnose or treat POTS. We give the IV fluids your doctor recommends.
How do I get IV therapy for POTS?
Ask your doctor if IV fluids fit your plan. If they say yes, have them write a short note. Send it to us and we book your first visit.
How often can I get fluids?
That depends on your doctor’s plan. Weekly or every two weeks is common. We follow what your note says.
How much fluid do I get?
One liter is standard. Your doctor can ask for up to two liters in a visit. We follow their note.
Is this the same saline the hospital uses?
It is the same kind of sterile IV fluid with electrolytes. The difference is you get it at home, from a nurse, on your schedule.
Can you come to my dorm at ASU?
Yes. Send us the note first.
Does heat make POTS worse?
Yes, for most people. Heat opens your blood vessels and pulls water out of you. Many clients book fluids before a hot day or after one.
Can I add vitamins?
Only with your doctor’s okay. Magnesium and B12 are the common ones. If your doctor allows more, ask about the Myers Cocktail.
Does insurance pay for it?
No. Most HSA and FSA cards work. We take all major cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
What if I feel faint during the drip?
Your nurse is with you the whole time. You lie down for the visit. Your nurse checks your vitals before, during, and after.