Archive for the ‘POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)’ Category

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A Neurological Disorder Known as POTS Can Cause Dizziness and Fainting

Posted on July 19, 2015

Lightheadedness and/or fainting spells upon standing are a common symptom of POTS. Not enough blood returns to the heart and brain upon standing, which causes a rapid increase in heart rate called tachycardia. Other symptoms may include chronic fatigue, “brain fog,” and pain

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“POTs and EDS” Webinar by Dr. Henry Burkholder – Recording Available

Posted on January 6, 2015

  EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording!    Sponsored by: www.bodysupportstore.com     Dr. Henry Burkholder  presents “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTs) and EDS”. He is a Pediatric Cardiologist and presenter at the 2014 EDNF Conference in Houston, TX.         PRESENTER:  Dr. Henry Burkholder, Pediatric Cardiologist   TOPIC:   Postural Orthostatic […]

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Actress Gemma Christie is Back After Struggles with Ehlers Danlos

Posted on December 24, 2014

Gemma Christie is a popular UK singer/actress with 4 disorders, including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. She is returning to the stage with the goal of bringing public awareness to invisible illnesses, such as EDS. This live performance called “Gemma Climbs Her Mountain” is about hope and rising above the illness. The play focuses on Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME), a disorder that is similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.   […]

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Caring Doctor Helps Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTs)

Posted on December 4, 2014

More than 70 million people worldwide live with various forms of dysautonomia, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. POTS is common in the Ehlers Danlos population. By Hunterdon County Democrat. “Most people know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but they may not know it is also Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia is a term used to […]

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Dr. Peter Rowe – “Is The Physical Examination Normal in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?”

Posted on October 24, 2014

Dr. Peter Rowe discusses 3 areas of dysfunction often found in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients —circulatory disturbances, joint hypermobility, and movement restrictions. These appear to have some commonality with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.  Fortunately, recent research is beginning to change the previous misperception that there are “no abnormal physical findings with CFS” and refute that it has a “psychosomatic origin”.   “In […]

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Cleveland Clinic webinar on “POTs, Syncope and Other Autonomic Disorders” held November 12, 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014

Cleveland Clinic webinar Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Time: 12:00 PM (EST) (See link at the bottom of this article to register) Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases which can affect the cardiovascular system. Syncope, Dysautonomia and POTs (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) are the most common forms. Over one million Americans are impacted with a primary autonomic […]

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Webinar by Dr. Pocinki – Recording Available

Posted on August 29, 2014

EDS Awareness invites you to listen to Dr. Alan Pocinki’s presentation about  Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue in EDS.  Dysautonomia was also addressed in his lecture. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com  PRESENTER:   Alan Pocinki, MD, FACP TOPIC:     Breaking the cycle of Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue  Click here for the recording of the educational program  Click here […]

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Webinar by Dr. Peter Rowe – Recording available

Posted on July 16, 2014

  EDS Awareness invites you to listen to a replay of this FREE online learning session! Dr. Peter Rowe spoke about managing Orthostatic Intolerance in EDS.     Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com    CLICK HERE for a link to the recording   CLICK HERE for the slides used in this presentation     PRESENTER:   Dr. Peter Rowe is a […]

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