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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136

May 06, 2023 00:28:02
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E136: POTS Diary with Hannah from South Carolina, who developed POTS after a traumatic brain injury

Hannah fell after getting a vaccination, and this caused significant brain trauma. As a result, she developed both POTS and SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate...

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135

May 02, 2023 00:44:24
E135: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

E135: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

Dr. Weinstock, a gastroenterologist who is a leading expert on MCAS, discusses mast cells in the context of the GI tract. Bloating, gas, SIBO,...

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134

April 29, 2023 00:22:11
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E134: POTS Diary with Jessie, who was diagnosed with POTS as a teen but didn't receive treatment until much later

Jesse's journey through POTS was a little different. She was diagnosed fairly quickly, but it took years for her to find a doctor who...

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133

April 25, 2023 00:39:13
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E133: The Foundations of Health with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff

Dr. Plotnikoff practices holistic medicine, and thinks deeply about the role of healthcare for patients. He shares his views on honoring patients, considering alternative...

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132

April 22, 2023 00:24:49
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E132: Katie from Ohio, who developed POTS as a teen and a more severe form after COVID

Katie developed POTS as a teen, and controlled it well enough to work as a respiratory therapist. A bout with COVID kicked her POTS...

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131

April 18, 2023 00:39:12
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E131: Sofie from MI and her research on Emotional Intelligence

Sofie is a delightful, articulate teen who is conducting a research project on the emotional intelligence of women with POTS. As you might guess,...

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