Let's Talk About Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Episode 18: Let's Talk About Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome In this episode, we discuss all things POTS. POTS is a type of dysautonomia. The episode discusses the autonomic nervous system as well as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how they play a role in dysautonomia. Symptoms vary widely by person but can include blood pressure and pulse changes when standing, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, heart palpitations, nausea, cognitive changes, shaking, fainting, coldness or pain in the extremities, shortness of breath, chest pain, GI and bladder problems, and poor sleep. POTS can be caused by another condition or can be of unknown origin. POTS is often diagnosed via TILT table test, but can also be diagnosed from the Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Test, Thermoregulatory Sweat Test, GI motility studies, or skin biopsies looking at the small fiber nerves. Treatment varies depending on the symptoms but often includes medication, lifestyle changes, increase in salt intake and water intake, compression stockings, and sitting.       Links: POTS 1 POTS 2 POTS 3 POTS 4 POTS 5 POTS 6 POTS 7 Travel POTS 8 POTS 9   Links: Website Facebook Instagram Email Twitter     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Hosted by: Jessica Temple  Music by Antarcticbreeze Music Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Listeners should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica Temple