Introduction A 38-year-old female presented with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for a year and a half. Her chief complaints were tachycardia, fatigue, anxiety, constipation and exercise intolerance. She was put on Florinef, Citalopram, salt sticks, and metoprolol. Examination and Diagnosis A neurological examination revealed a right-sided ponto-medullary deficit. Treatment The patient was initially treated…
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Introduction A 23-year-old female presented with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for the past 6 years. Her chief complaints were fatigue, tachycardia, pre-syncope, dizziness, pain and migraines. Examination and Diagnosis A neurological examination revealed ponto-medullary dysfunction. Treatment The patient was initially treated 2x per week for 1 hour over 7 consecutive weeks. Visits included neuromodulation…
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There is still a lot to learn about COVID-19 and the lasting impacts the virus has on individuals. One long-term effect that is quickly making headlines is the development of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Viruses, like COVID-19, are a common cause of POTS. Awareness of this syndrome is important so that you can recognize…
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For years I lived with so many confusing symptoms. My heart rate always felt high and I’d get numerous heart palpitations a day, I constantly felt off balance like I was walking on a boat, my legs felt shaky while standing, I had muscle spasms and vibrations all over my body, I developed pain and…
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