On February 23, Bethenny Frankel opened up about having postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) after fans commented on her face looking different. “I’m bloated, swollen and I’ve gained 4 lbs in 3 days because my body is desperately hanging on to any water it can,” she captioned her Instagram post. “I suffer from chronic severe dehydration.” She mentioned that she gets IVs and stays away from alcohol in order to keep her hydration in check, adding that because she’s currently in a place with a dry climate and at a high altitude, it’s making the condition worse.
The former “RHONY” star opened up further on her TikTok, as she posted an emotional video about her health. She stated that her biggest fear was not being healthy enough to take care of her daughter, who she had later in life. She added that she wants to go on vacations and spend time with her daughter, but it can be tough with her illness.
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In November 2022, Frankel hinted at her struggle with POTS. “I stopped drinking hard alcohol,” she told People. “It’s because of some medical issues, and I’ve been really on the case of getting to the bottom of some medical challenges I’ve experienced.” She added that she enjoys a glass of wine every now and then.
