For years, there has been speculation about how the HPV vaccine might lead to POTS in a small percentage of people. Dr. Dempsey describes a theory that connects mast cells, POTS, and the HPV vaccine in vulnerable individuals.
Article discussed: Post-HPV-Vaccination Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Possible Vaccine-Triggered Escalation of Undiagnosed Pre-Existing Mast Cell Disease?
Her websites: https://www.drtaniadempsey.com/ https://aimcenterpm.com/
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