POTS: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
POTS is the most common autonomic nervous system disorder and an under-recognized health condition that affects teens and adults.
Dysautonomia
Dysautonomia (dis-auto-NO-mia) is a term used to describe any disorder of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This article covers a broad range of topics including symptoms, types of dysautonomias, who is affected, and treatments
Recently Diagnosed Dysautonomia Patients
Whether you’re relieved to finally have a diagnosis or you’re struggling to accept an autonomic disorder diagnosis, the most important thing you can do is continue moving forward in treating and managing your symptoms.
GI Symptoms, MCAS, and Dysautonomia
Not enough is known about MCAS. However, it may be one of the more important medical findings of our time. In a follow up interview, Dr. Matthew Hamilton shares that there are many theories about the basic mechanisms of MCA that may contribute to GI symptoms. This is especially important for dysautonomia patients who have also been diagnosed with MCAS.
Top 10 Non Pharmacological Treatments
Several non-pharmacological treatments are used to help patients with dysautonomia. Although these treatments do not involve medicine, patients should discuss the use of such therapies with their providers as part of the treatment plan.
GI Symptoms, Mast Cell Activation (MCA) Disorders and Dysautonomia: Is There A Link?
A large number of mast cell activation disorder patients carry a concurrent diagnosis of Dysautonomia, a collection of conditions associated with dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
Dysautonomia: Chronic Illness, Depression, and Suicide – How to get help and talk to loved ones
Chronic illness is hard to live with. By definition, a chronic illness is an ongoing, long-term disease or illness that does not typically have a cure. When your life has been upended by illness, it’s not uncommon to experience bouts of sadness and even depression. The Cleveland Clinic* reports that an estimated one-third of the people suffering from chronic illness will experience depression.
Flip the Clinic: Managing Your Own Health
Patients with multi-system disorders of regulation, such as dysautonomias, must advocate for themselves and take responsibility for managing their own health. The concept of “flip the clinic” addresses this need. It is where patients and health care practitioners improve medical care together.
Pediatric Dysautonomia Patients
This article focuses on pediatric patients and symptoms of chronic orthostatic intolerance and not those of rare congenital pediatric dysautonomias. It identifies steps parents can take to help their children as they seek a diagnosis and treatment.
