Positives

• One patient with Long COVID and POTS finds that wearing an abdominal binder in the evenings or on particularly tiring days helps manage fatigue, as it is “easy to get in and out of” when needing to rest frequently Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• Patients on a dysautonomia forum have described the practical difficulty of wearing an abdominal binder all day, with some reporting that the garment doesn't fit well under or over clothing and becomes very uncomfortable when sitting for long periods. Dinet.
• One forum member with reflux reported that wearing tight compression around the stomach worsened their reflux symptoms, and another patient who tried Spanx-style abdominal compression for three weeks reported no clear POTS benefit. Dinet.
• A patient described being unable to wear an abdominal binder consistently because the velcro closure was too difficult to fasten tightly while also being too uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. Dinet.

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Compression garments, including abdominal binders, are noted to potentially aid blood flow and recovery for individuals with orthostatic intolerance, but access to appropriate and comfortable options can be a challenge Reddit.