E93: Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde

Episode 93 • October 18, 2022 • 00:52:45
E93: Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde
The POTScast
E93: Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde

Oct 18 2022 | 00:52:45

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

What does polio have to do with myalgic encephalomyetlitis (ME) and POTS? You'll have to listen to this episode with Dr. Hyde, a top ME expert who has treated ME patients since the 1980s. He also discusses SPECT scans and how they can help to get disability payments for some patients.

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