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Chronic Illness

dysautonomia awareness month…

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! As you probably know by now, dysautonomia means a dysfunction of your autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls all … Read More ›

Posted on October 2, 2018
Chronic Illness, Research study

research update #2…

Since my last update on the research study I am participating in that tests the effects of ivabradine (brand name: Corlanor) on hyperadrenergic POTS, I … Read More ›

Posted on April 28, 2018
Chronic Illness, POTS

hyper-POTS…

Edit: I have been trying to read as much as I can about hyper-POTS, and feel I should update this post because it isn’t entirely … Read More ›

Posted on March 25, 2018April 4, 2018
Chronic Illness, POTS

tilt table test…

A little over seven years ago I was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) via tilt table test. Yesterday I had my second tilt … Read More ›

Posted on March 15, 2018
Chronic Illness

beta blockers and POTS…

Beta blockers are one of the most popular and first-prescribed treatments for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) because they help treat tachycardia by lowering heart … Read More ›

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018
7 tips for flying with a chronic illness
Chronic Illness

flying with POTS…

Last weekend I had the opportunity to travel to my hometown for a few days to visit family who I hadn’t seen since Thanksgiving. Because … Read More ›

Posted on February 7, 2018May 18, 2021
Medication, POTS

POTS/ivabradine study, take two…

[Update: Even though below I said I’d rather lick my dog’s feet than take ivabradine again, I called the researcher and volunteered to participate. She … Read More ›

Posted on January 23, 2018January 25, 2018
Chronic Illness

my ivabradine experience…

After trialing two new medications: midodrine and ivabradine/Corlanor, I intended to start by discussing the midodrine experience, as I tested it first. However, I just … Read More ›

Posted on January 19, 2018
Chronic Illness

chronically ill holiday guide…

I post this every year, so if you gave it a glance last year, you’re allowed to skip this year. Although, if you know anyone … Read More ›

Posted on December 11, 2017December 16, 2017
Chronic Illness

getting a tattoo with a chronic illness…

Like it does with most things in life, having a chronic illness can complicate the process of getting a tattoo.  I have put together a … Read More ›

Posted on December 6, 2017December 8, 2017

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