Why POTS Is More Than ‘Just Feeling Dizzy’: Breaking Down the Science
For too long, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) has been minimized with a dismissive phrase: “It’s just feeling dizzy.” But for those living with it — and those treating it, like Dr. Sarah Diekman, who’s both a physician and a POTS patient — the reality is far more complex, often life-altering, and deeply misunderstood. This […]
Looking for a POTS Specialist in Nevada? Here’s What You Need to Know First
If you’re searching for a POTS specialist in Nevada, chances are you’re already dealing with more questions than answers. Maybe your symptoms are confusing or dismissed. Maybe doctors tell you “everything looks fine” — even though you feel awful, and no one seems to understand why. You’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. Postural […]
What POTS Feels Like: A Doctor’s Perspective from Both Sides of the Exam Table
When You’re Both the Doctor and the Patient Most doctors can recite the clinical definition of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): a form of dysautonomia characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate when standing, accompanied by symptoms like lightheadedness, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. But very few doctors can tell you what it feels like […]
From Diagnosis to Daily Life: Practical Ways to Manage POTS Symptoms
Being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can be a strange kind of relief. After months — or years — of unexplained fatigue, dizziness, cognitive fog, and frustration, you finally have a name for what you’re experiencing. But the diagnosis is just the start. The real challenge begins with managing your symptoms, reclaiming daily […]
Dysautonomia Treatment: Where to Find Care That Actually Listens
If you’ve been living with symptoms like unexplained fatigue, dizziness when standing, nausea, or a racing heartbeat — and no one seems to believe you — you’re not alone. These are just some of the hallmarks of dysautonomia, a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that often goes misdiagnosed, dismissed, or entirely overlooked. For many […]
Long COVID and Dysautonomia: What We Know So Far
At the clinic led by Dr. Sarah Diekman, we hear this question almost daily: “Could my symptoms after COVID-19 be dysautonomia?” For many, the answer is yes. Dr. Sarah Diekman, founder of the practice and a physician who also lives with dysautonomia herself, is uniquely positioned to understand this condition — both scientifically and personally. This […]
How Do You Find the Right Ehlers-Danlos Specialist in Illinois?
If you’re living in Illinois and dealing with the life-altering symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), you already know how complex this condition can be. Getting diagnosed is only the beginning — the real challenge comes in finding the right medical team that understands the full scope of EDS and how it affects your body, mind, […]
Who is the Best Expert on Dysautonomia? Finding the Right Specialist for Your Care
Dysautonomia isn’t just one condition—it’s an umbrella term for a group of disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the part of your body that controls things you don’t have to think about, like your heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. When the ANS isn’t working properly, those automatic functions can go […]
How to Get Diagnosed with Dysautonomia: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Process
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been feeling off for a while—and you’re still searching for answers. Maybe your heart races when you stand up. Maybe you’re dizzy, nauseous, constantly fatigued, or your brain feels like it’s stuck in fog. You’ve bounced from doctor to doctor, taken every lab test under the sun, and […]
Where can I find a doctor for dysautonomia?
If you’ve landed here, chances are you—or someone you love—is dealing with symptoms that don’t quite add up. Maybe it’s the constant dizziness, the unexplained fatigue, the racing heart, or that frustrating sense of “something’s wrong” even though your test results keep coming back normal. You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone. This guide […]
