POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Research Round-Up, Edition Three
Welcome back to Research Round-up where we feature some of the latest developments in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) research. Hitch up your horse, gather ‘round the campfire, and see what we have in store for you today. ICYMI: a possible blood test for hEDS? Cardiology“Longitudinal echocardiography in pediatric patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome”Published in the American […]
New Research Study Finds Everything is Connected, As Many Patients Suspected
A wake-up call to the medical community sent directly with data from commercial health insurers A new study focused on the prevalence of multisystem diagnoses among hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) patients sheds light on a critical aspect of this complex condition: the widespread systemic impact it has on the body and the connection to other […]
Research Round-Up, Edition One
Welcome, pardner, to our new feature, Research Round-up! In each issue, we’ll bring you summaries of some of the latest EDS research to hit the medical journals. We’ll usually have five or so articles, but we’ve got a special edition this time—10 articles for your information and enjoyment! Yee-haw! Hitch up your horse, grab a […]
POTS, EDS, and the Scorching Sun: Heat Intolerance & Your Summer Survival Guide
Welcome to the sizzling chronicles of summer, a time when we embrace the sun-kissed longer days, BBQs, and hopefully beach trips! But what if I told you that for some folks, this wonderful season feels more like a daunting endurance test than a relaxing vacation? Today, we delve into the sweltering world of Heat Intolerance, […]
Active Teen Gets Her Life Back after Discovering POTS
July 9, 2018 by Heather Bauders, Senior Public Relations Specialist Every day of restored health is a blessing for Christina Corturillo and her mom, Kathy. What do you do when you go from being an active kid to unable to walk? What do you do when doctors think the problem is mental, but you know […]
Doctor said it was all in her head, but it was ‘the most common condition’
POSTED 5:48 AM, JUNE 26, 2018, BY CNN WIRE, UPDATED AT 07:37AM, JUNE 26, 2018 Fox 59 File photo Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles is ecstatic about leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory, but that’s not the triumph he celebrates daily. He gives that medal to his wife, Tori Foles, for what he calls her “amazing strength” […]
Woman called “Faker” Because of POTS an Invisible Condition
Many “invisible” illnesses like POTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are not understood by the medical community and the general public. Learn more and spread awareness in your community. Standing up for POTS EDS Awareness Education
High Tryptase Associated with Dysautonomia and POTS
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified a genetic explanation for a syndrome characterized by multiple frustrating and difficult-to-treat symptoms, including dizziness and lightheadedness, skin flushing and itching, gastrointestinal complaints, chronic pain, and bone and joint problems. Some people who experience these diverse symptoms have elevated levels of tryptase — a protein in […]
