E164: POTS after the COVID vaccine with Rachel Hellman, NP
Vaccine injury can occur after COVID injections, likely triggered by the COVID spike protein. Many people develop POTS or have worsening symptoms. Unfortunately, this can transform a healthy individua...
26 Sep 202349min
E163: POTS Diary with Courtney, a dog lover from Texas
Several in her family have had mysterious symptoms for years, but Courtney was the first to be diagnosed with POTS. She uses Chat GPT to help her write letters to practitioners and organize her medica...
23 Sep 202333min
E162: Eating Disorders in Chronic Illness with Krista Day-Gloe
In some cases, chronically ill people are mislabeled as having an eating disorder when gastroparesis or MCAS is causing their symptoms. In other cases, eating disorders can develop secondary to dietar...
19 Sep 202338min
E161: Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback with Rohan Dixit
Heart rate variability can be a good indicator of general health. A higher heart rate variability is preferable and shows a parasympathetic state. Learn how to control heart rate variability using bio...
12 Sep 202328min
E160: POTS Diaries with Jolie from TN, a mental health advocate who loves to cook
Jolie was quickly diagnosed after a fainting episode, largely due to the fact that her mom is a physician. While her life has changed, she looks for joy in the small things - walking her dog, making r...
9 Sep 202327min
E159: Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
Treating MCAS, POTS, and Long COVID can be difficult, and physicians must attack from various angles to get patients feeling better. Dr. Maxwell walks us through his thinking and how MCAS is linked to...
5 Sep 202352min
E158: POTS Diary with Mikayla from Ohio, a college student who loves to run
Mikayla was quite the athlete before POTS, and still enjoys running when she can. She was diagnosed with POTS within a month of symptom onset, and is grateful for good healthcare during this journey. ...
29 Aug 202330min
E157: POTS Diary with Jessica from North Carolina, a college student who loves to skateboard
Jessica suffered from a brain tumor at birth which caused seizures. It took several years to find a surgeon to remove the tumor. In her teen years, she slowly started to develop POTS symptoms. Despite...
22 Aug 202323min
