E19: Trouble sleeping? POTS could be to blame with Dr. Cathy Pederson

Episode 19 October 05, 2021 00:40:03
E19: Trouble sleeping? POTS could be to blame with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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E19: Trouble sleeping? POTS could be to blame with Dr. Cathy Pederson

Oct 05 2021 | 00:40:03

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

Sleep is so important, but elusive for 98.4% of POTS patients that Standing Up to POTS surveyed. Join us for a discussion of the research related to sleep in POTSies and tips that might help you to get a better night's sleep. If sleep problems persist, please mention it to your healthcare provider - they have tools that can help you to get a more restful sleep.

Want to check out the article being discussed in this episode? Here it is: Sleep Disturbance Linked to Suicidal Ideation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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