12 | Dysautonomia with Cheryl Fabor and June Bryant, DNP

You can WATCH this episode now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/lH4dYBOVihc   In this episode of PEM CHATT, Toni sits down with nurse practitioner, June Bryant, and Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project, to discuss the common yet rarely diagnosed condition of dysautonomia. They focus on this impact, symptoms, and treatment options. The conversation sheds light on conditions like POTS that falls under the umbrella of dysautonomia. The discussion includes real-life patient scenarios, diagnostic criteria, and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. The episode aims to educate providers and raise awareness of autonomic nervous system disorders, with a focus on understanding patients' experiences and symptoms. **The details of any patient encounters discussed in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of patients. Resources: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/ Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project Contact information: [email protected] Book Referenced in Podcast: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/get-a-book/ Reach out to Cheryl for a FREE copy!   Follow PEM CHATT on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! https://www.instagram.com/pemchatt/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575207741783# https://youtu.be/lH4dYBOVihc   Timeline: 00:00 Introduction to PEM CHATT 00:26 Understanding dysautonomia 00:55 Case Study: 16 y/o F with syncope 01:32 Meet the Experts: Cheryl Fabor and June Bryant 03:06 What is dysautonomia? 04:30 Common symptoms and misconceptions. 06:31 Prevalence and types of dysautonomia 08:27 Causes and triggers of dysautonomia 10:53 Diagnosing dysautonomia 16:49 Tilt table test explained 22:10 Non-pharm treatments 27:11 Pharmacologic treatments 28:47 Understanding patient symptoms and treatments 31:05 The role of mental health in dysautonomia 32:53 Challenges faced by adolescents with dysautonomia 34:09 Parental involvement in misconceptions 34:50 Lack of education among healthcare providers 34:50 Recovery and management of dysautonomia 39:20 Case study discussed 45:59 Resources and support for dysautonomia 50:02 Conclusion and final thoughts   NEXT MONTH: Dr Dan France from Vanderbilt University will be sitting down with Toni to discuss Mental Models and how they shape the way we think and interact with others.