The POTScast

Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and more by joining us each week for a new episode. If you are living with POTS, MCAS or other chronic illnesses, you ...more

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162

September 19, 2023 00:38:18
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E162: Eating Disorders in Chronic Illness with Krista Day-Gloe

In some cases, chronically ill people are mislabeled as having an eating disorder when gastroparesis or MCAS is causing their symptoms. In other cases,...

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161

September 12, 2023 00:28:52
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E161: Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback with Rohan Dixit

Heart rate variability can be a good indicator of general health. A higher heart rate variability is preferable and shows a parasympathetic state. Learn...

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160

September 09, 2023 00:27:03
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E160: POTS Diaries with Jolie from TN, a mental health advocate who loves to cook

Jolie was quickly diagnosed after a fainting episode, largely due to the fact that her mom is a physician. While her life has changed,...

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159

September 05, 2023 00:52:26
E159: Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

E159: Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

Treating MCAS, POTS, and Long COVID can be difficult, and physicians must attack from various angles to get patients feeling better. Dr. Maxwell walks...

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158

August 29, 2023 00:30:19
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E158: POTS Diary with Mikayla from Ohio, a college student who loves to run

Mikayla was quite the athlete before POTS, and still enjoys running when she can. She was diagnosed with POTS within a month of symptom...

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157

August 22, 2023 00:23:10
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E157: POTS Diary with Jessica from North Carolina, a college student who loves to skateboard

Jessica suffered from a brain tumor at birth which caused seizures. It took several years to find a surgeon to remove the tumor. In...

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