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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November 08, 2022 00:30:00
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E97: Mackenzie from British Columbia, Canada

Like many POTSies, Mackenzie was a teenager leading an active life when she became ill. It took her 2.5 years and a number of...

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November 05, 2022 00:41:12
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E96: Jackie from Vermont, working mom with great symptom management tips

Jackie developed POTS and other chronic illnesses after surgery on her foot. She delves deeply into her interests, including ways to manage her symptoms....

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November 01, 2022 00:51:26
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E95: Common POTS Medications with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Jenna Houk

Many POTSies take multiple medications. Join us for a discussion of beta blockers, midodrine, ivabridine, and fludrocortisone - how they work and possible side...

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94

October 25, 2022 00:40:36
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E94: The Depressing Truth about Depression Scales with Dr. Cathy Pederson

Dr. Pederson just published a new study looking at assessing depression in people with chronic invisible illness.  The results are both depressing and enlightening....

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October 22, 2022 00:36:40
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9th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5K/2K: Interviews with POTSies and their supporters

Members of the POTS community gathered in Springfield, Ohio on October 22, 2022 for the 9th Annual Standing Up To POTS 5K/2K, presented by...

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

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...

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