Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, otherwise known as POTS, is an autonomic nervous system disorder that can be debilitating in severe circumstances. POTS is defined as the presence of chronic symptoms of orthostatic intolerance for at least 6 months along with a fall in blood pressure (>20/10) and increased heart rate (>30) within 10 minutes of standing from laying down.1 Symptoms of POTS include but are not limited to lightheadedness, fainting, heart palpitations, chest pain, nausea, fatigue
Dysautonomia The Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for the functions of the body that are not thought about to control. When this system dysfunctions, it can cause havoc on the human body. One example of this would be Dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a rare but serious disease that affects the autonomic nervous system, has many symptoms, and offers few treatment options. A big part of Dysautonomia is knowing what it is, its symptoms, and causes. First, Dysautonomia is an umbrella term which describes
like postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) hinders a person from standing, the consequences are life-changing and can be disabling. The symptoms may be so devastating that usual activities of daily living can be negatively impacted. PoTS is a condition wherein
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), sometimes referred to as an “abdominal migraine,” is a rare and unexplained disorder that is found in children and some adults (Gee, 1882). This disorder is characterized by bouts of vomiting that last from a few hours to several days (Bullard & Page, 2005). Cyclic vomiting syndrome is estimated to affect approximately two percent of children. Currently, researchers have been unable to determine what causes CVS, which is why it is known as a disease in disguise.
I have days I eat nonstop and days I eat very little. Though I am unsure if it realistic I would like my appetite to stabilize. I would like to overcome my deficiencies in magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin D. Due to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome I have dangerously low blood pressure therefore I need to increase my salt intake. I want to be able to walk around while food shopping, be able to use the stair case at least two dozen times a day, and strength my
life of 10 to 31 hours. ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS Notable Side Effects • Nausea • Dizziness, insomnia • Anxiety, depression • Livedo reticularis Life-Threatening Effects • Congestive heart failure • Psychosis • Rare seizures • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Drug Interactions: • Agents with anticholinergic properties may potentiate the anticholinergic-like side effects of amantadine. • Coadministration of thioridazine has been reported to worsen the tremor in elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease
cold. One night I was rushed into the Emergency room with a heart rate of one hundred and fifty nine. The Doctor on call that night referred me to another Doctor who has seen all of the symptoms I was having. I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S. This is an autonomic disease in which the blood pools to the heart and, upon standing the heart rate increases to create dizziness headaches and, pain in the legs due to improper blood pooling. I was a normal happy and
Stolen Health & Life: How Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Marauds Its Victims The Golden Girls was an eighties sitcom about four women that shared a home in Miami. The sitcom presented a myriad of topics from homelessness to age discrimination. One of its more poignant episodes was about the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This two part episode showed how Dorothy (portrayed by Bea Arthur), struggled to find the cause of an ongoing illness that mimicked flu like symptoms. After visiting a multitude
As a young adult, my mother called me Dear Abby. I would drop everything to console a friend at any given moment. I was raised to put others first and strived to counsel those in need. After noticing the warmth I got helping other’s self-doubt or uncertainty and how quickly they trusted me, my career was bound to be in serving others. One of my strongest qualities is having empathy for others. People open up to me very easily, including those who don’t let others get emotionally close to them. My
myself to try anymore. A pain I cannot describe encased my heart, so tightly that I became numb to it. Almost four years ago, I was alone. Almost four years ago, I had to make a change. Almost four years ago, I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). My personal experience was quite a complicated one. So many things happened that it’s hard for me to summarize everything in just a few paragraphs. The Dysautonomia Information Network defines POTS as “excessive heart