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
E156: POTS Diary with Katie, an artist, cosmotologist, and proud mom of 3
Katie was diagnosed with POTS last year after being diagnosed with EDS in 2014. She tries to stay cheerful, even when not feeling well, to be a good example for her children. She loves painting and cu...
15 Aug 202326min
E155: POTSmom Alison from Nebraska, her daughter developed POTS after concussion and worsened after vaccination
Alison's daughter was in college and a competitive horse jumper when she developed POTS. It was manageable at first, but worsened substantially after the COVID vaccine. After a variety of medications ...
8 Aug 202342min
E154: POTS Diaries with Thomas, a high level jiu jitsu athlete who developed POTS at 20
Thomas loves jiu jitsu, skateboarding, and surfing. He developed POTS in college, and really struggled with stamina. Slowly, he has worked both physically and mentally to get himself back in the game....
1 Aug 202337min
E153: POTS Diary with Michael who has long COVID after acute infection in 2020
Michael developed Long COVID at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. He is fortunate to be back to 75% capacity, but recognizes the changes in his lifestyle and broader life as a result of his chron...
25 Juli 202340min
E152: POTS Diary with Autumnizhurr, a content creator and gamer from California
Autumnizhurr has been disabled since college, due to POTS and Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome. She has had several heart ablations to minimize her symptoms, although they caused other problems. She is ...
18 Juli 202338min
