Why Dysautonomia Symptoms Fluctuate Day to Day
Living with Dysautonomia can often feel like riding an unpredictable roller coaster. Some days, you might wake up feeling almost normal — energized, clear-headed, and ready to take on the world. Other days, even getting out of bed feels like a challenge. These sudden changes can be frustrating, confusing, and even discouraging. If you’ve ever […]
What Triggers a POTS Flare-Up?
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can often feel like walking on a tightrope — some days feel manageable, while others can bring on overwhelming symptoms with little warning. Many people with POTS experience “flare-ups” — sudden periods when symptoms like dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog become worse than usual. Understanding […]
What Is Dysautonomia And What Causes It?
Many people experience unexplained dizziness, heart palpitations, fatigue, or digestive issues without knowing why. For some, these symptoms are not isolated—they are signs of a condition called dysautonomia, a disorder of the body’s autonomic nervous system.Though still misunderstood and often misdiagnosed, dysautonomia affects millions worldwide. Understanding what it is, why it happens, and how it […]
Understanding The Overlap Between Dysautonomia and Mental Health: Why Collaboration Matters?
Is Dysautonomia “All in the Head”? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a recognized autonomic nervous system disorder that affects an estimated 1 to 3 million Americans. Its diagnosis is objective and requires, among other things, a 10-minute standing test or tilt-table test—where a sustained heart rate increase of at least 30 beats per minute […]
POTS Medication Side Effects: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can feel like a daily balancing act. Finding the right treatment plan often means trying different medications, adjusting doses, and working closely with your healthcare team.But as many patients quickly learn, medications that help manage POTS can sometimes come with side effects — some mild and temporary, others […]
Post-COVID POTS: How It Differs from Primary POTS
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we understand health. For many, recovery didn’t mean returning to normal — instead, it brought lingering symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog. Over time, doctors began noticing that some of these post-COVID patients were developing POTS, short for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. While POTS isn’t new, this post-COVID version […]
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome vs POTS: Are You Treating the Wrong Condition?
When your body suddenly feels like it’s working against you—your heart races, you feel dizzy, nauseous, or exhausted even after standing for a few minutes—it can be confusing and frustrating. For many, these symptoms lead to a diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).But what happens when treatments for POTS don’t seem to help as […]
Effect of High Dietary Sodium Intake in Patients with POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a condition that affects the body’s autonomic nervous system — the system responsible for controlling automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow. When people with POTS stand up, their heart rate increases sharply, and they may feel dizzy, light-headed, or even faint. For […]
Blood Volume Testing in POTS: Why It Matters and How to Get It
For many people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or feeling faint while standing can seem mysterious and unpredictable. But behind these symptoms, there’s often an important piece of the puzzle: blood volume. Blood volume testing helps patients and doctors understand how much blood is circulating in the body — […]
Why POTS Patients Feel Worse in Hot Weather
If you live with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), you may notice something unsettling as summer rolls around: your symptoms get worse. You’re not imagining it. The heat really can intensify the struggles of daily life for POTS patients. But why does hot weather make everything feel so much harder? Let’s break it down simply […]
