E61: POTS after the HPV vaccine with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Episode 61 May 17, 2022 00:44:56
E61: POTS after the HPV vaccine with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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E61: POTS after the HPV vaccine with Dr. Tania Dempsey

May 17 2022 | 00:44:56

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

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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