E111: POTS Diary with Allison from Ohio, a nurse whose POTS got worse with concussion
Meet Allison, a long-time POTSie who gives back to the community through nursing. After a concussion, she changed specialties which is a better fit for her symptoms. Using MyChart to communicate with ...
21 Jan 202334min
E110: Vagus Nerve Exercises with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 2)
This episode is full of free, must try tips to increase parasympathetic tone that will offset the highly active sympathetic tone found in many POTS patients. Laughing, cool compress on the back of you...
17 Jan 202355min
E109: Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Release with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 1)
Have you wondered why symptoms seem to loop over time? Why you are stuck in hypervigilance when you are safe? If so, this is the episode for you. Learn the science of the cell danger response, vagus n...
10 Jan 20231h 3min
E108: Mel from Texas, a nurse living with POTS after a concussion
Mel's life changed after a concussion that led to more serious POTS symptoms. A nurse, she was struggling with symptoms when she confided in a friend who had POTS. Could it be that Mel had it too? You...
7 Jan 202333min
E107: Benefits of compounding medications for those with sensitivities with Michelle Briest, PharmD
Many in the POTS and MCAS communities react to medications. Perhaps using a compounding pharmacy that can replace inactive ingredients with alternatives that are less likely to cause a reaction is a g...
3 Jan 202319min
E106: All Things Pediatric POTS with Dr. Jeff Boris and Dr. Jeff Moak
Dr. Boris and Dr. Moak, true POTS experts, take us through their new review article Pediatric POTS: Where We Stand and discuss developmental issues for children and teens, treatment options including ...
27 Dec 20221h 4min
E105: Karen from Missouri, a nurse and mom with POTS symptoms from a young age
Karen has had POTS symptoms for as long as she can remember, and started passing out at age 15. Unfortunately, it took many doctors and 17 years to get diagnosed. She shares her experience with POTS a...
24 Dec 202237min
E104: Understanding myalgic encephomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome through research and personal experience with Dr. Leonard Jason
Dr. Leonard Jason, world renowned father of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) research, shares his very personal story with this illness along with what he has learned in his...
20 Dec 202256min
