E99: Zoe from Utah, high school senior and aerialist
Zoe was diagnosed with POTS in 8th grade when she started having dizzy spells and shortness of breath. She has adjusted well, and loves to fly 30 feet above the ground doing ribbon aerial work. Great ...
22 Nov 202227min
E98: Sensory Input Shaping Autonomics in Children with Dr. Kevin Lasko
What is really causing POTS? Is it a problem in the heart? The brain? The gut? Dr. Lasko believes that lower parts of the brain may not be functioning properly in many with POTS, and that correcting t...
15 Nov 202248min
E97: Mackenzie from British Columbia, Canada
Like many POTSies, Mackenzie was a teenager leading an active life when she became ill. It took her 2.5 years and a number of ludicrous diagnoses to finally arrive at POTS. At 20, she is now adjusting...
8 Nov 202230min
E96: Jackie from Vermont, working mom with great symptom management tips
Jackie developed POTS and other chronic illnesses after surgery on her foot. She delves deeply into her interests, including ways to manage her symptoms. Her optimism is inspiring as she share things ...
5 Nov 202241min
E95: Common POTS Medications with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Jenna Houk
Many POTSies take multiple medications. Join us for a discussion of beta blockers, midodrine, ivabridine, and fludrocortisone - how they work and possible side effects. Please click the "subscribe" bu...
1 Nov 202251min
E94: The Depressing Truth about Depression Scales with Dr. Cathy Pederson
Dr. Pederson just published a new study looking at assessing depression in people with chronic invisible illness. The results are both depressing and enlightening. We need our healthcare practitioner...
25 Okt 202240min
9th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5K/2K: Interviews with POTSies and their supporters
Members of the POTS community gathered in Springfield, Ohio on October 22, 2022 for the 9th Annual Standing Up To POTS 5K/2K, presented by Normalyte and Thrivent. The weather was gorgeous, the POTS co...
22 Okt 202236min
E93: Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde
What does polio have to do with myalgic encephalomyetlitis (ME) and POTS? You'll have to listen to this episode with Dr. Hyde, a top ME expert who has treated ME patients since the 1980s. He also disc...
18 Okt 202252min
