Tag Archives: POTS
The complexity of diagnosing POTS
Research highlights: We evaluated how the diagnosis can be missed in a single orthostatic stress test Orthostatic tachycardia is more prominent in the morning, but not always. Symptoms were more frequent in the morning, but not during majority of the … Continue reading
Beyond tired: an overview of the IOM report on CFS/SEID
Article: Beyond Tired: Is chronic fatigue syndrome a real medical condition? Yes, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine, which urges physicians to treat it accordingly, by Dolan, Darrach in Neurology Now, October/November 2015, Vol 11, Issue 5, … Continue reading
Management of chronic pain in children
Review abstract: Chronic pain in children and adolescents can be difficult for a single provider to manage in a busy clinical setting. Part of this difficulty is that pediatric chronic pain not only impacts the child but also the families … Continue reading
Nature of fatigue in POTS
Research Abstract: Individuals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome share many symptoms with those who have chronic fatigue syndrome; one of which is severe fatigue. Previous literature found that those with chronic fatigue syndrome experience many forms of fatigue. The goal … Continue reading
HPV vaccine can lead to disabling pain and fatigue
Research abstract: Isolated cases and small series have described the development of complex regional pain syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia, and fibromyalgia after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. These illnesses are difficult to diagnose and have overlapping clinical features. Small fiber neuropathy … Continue reading
Severity of POT fluctuates in ME
Research abstract: Central nervous system dysfunction with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) has been suggested as the main cause of chronic fatigue syndrome. Fluctuation of the symptom severity and hierarchy is a characteristic feature in ME patients. The characteristics of the sympathetic … Continue reading
Orthostatic intolerance syndromes have different biochemical, autonomic and hemodynamic parameters
Research abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Orthostatic intolerance (OI) syndromes are a confusing topic and determining a specific diagnosis to achieve optimal treatment can be troublesome. We sought to assess biomarker, hemodynamic and autonomic variables in OI patients (autonomic dysfunction [AD], … Continue reading
Dermatological manifestations of POTS
Research abstract: Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a syndrome of excessive tachycardia with orthostatic challenge, and relief of such symptoms with recumbence. There are several proposed subtypes of the syndrome, each with unique pathophysiology. Numerous symptoms such as excessive tachycardia, … Continue reading
POTS
Research abstract: Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of chronic orthostatic intolerance for which the hallmark physiological trait is an excessive increase in heart rate with assumption of upright posture. The orthostatic tachycardia occurs in the absence of orthostatic … Continue reading
HPV Vaccine, POTS and ME/CFS
The HPV Vaccine, POTS and ME/CFS and FM – Is There An Issue?, by Cort Johnson, Health Rising, July 1, 2015 Through their ability to virtually eradicate infectious diseases such as polio, smallpox and measles, vaccines have produced incalculable good … Continue reading
