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Jan 21, 2022

6 Tips to Getting Sleep When You Have Dysautonomia

6 Tips to Getting Sleep When You Have Dysautonomia Difficulty sleeping is a common symptom people with dysautonomia or POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) often report. Rapid heart rate and dizziness can make falling to sleep and staying asleep difficult. ...

Dec 23, 2021

5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis

5 Things to Expect After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis A chronic illness diagnosis can come with a rollercoaster of emotions. Relief that you finally know what is wrong. Excitement for potential treatments. Fear as you realize this means you’re not...

Dec 10, 2021

Is it POTS or anxiety?

Is it POTS or anxiety? Over and over we are hearing that patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) are often misdiagnosed with anxiety disorders. Sometimes it takes years for a diagnosis to come which can be frustrating and exhausting. ...

Nov 12, 2021

Did COVID19 Cause My POTS?

Did COVID19 Cause My POTS? More and more people question if their viral illness triggered their dysautonomia. In particular, people who have recovered from COVID19 (either the full virus or the vaccination) are asking if it could have triggered the...

Image of a pumpkin sitting in the grass with a dried leaf. The caption reads "What is the October slide?"

1 comment ·Oct 01, 2021

The October Slide: Chronic Illness Flares in the Fall

WHAT IS THE OCTOBER SLIDE?

Well, it’s not a dance craze, I can tell you that.

Every year when temperatures begin to dip I can feel my symptoms going from okay to meh and it only seems to worsen as the month goes on. The October Slide isn’t an official condition, of course. It refers to...