by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Sep 17, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, Saline Therapy
The value of Intravenous saline infusions for acute control of heart rate symptoms in POTS patients was demonstrated in a 1990’s article by Dr. Biaggioni and colleagues entitled Effects of Volume Loading and Pressor Agents in Idiopathic Orthostatic...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Sep 15, 2016 | Dysautonomia, POTS
POTS can quickly transform fit, healthy individuals to a state where even the simplest tasks seem difficult and monumental
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Aug 18, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, MAST CELL ACTIVATION
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO OR MORE CONDITIONS THAT ARE VERY COMMON CO-MORBIDITIES RESULT IN OR REQUIRE POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TREATMENTS OR DRUG THERAPIES? THIS TAKES AN EXPERT WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM TO SORT OUT AND PRIORITIZE. HERE ARE...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 30, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, MAST CELL ACTIVATION
THER ARE MANY QUESTIONNAIRES THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS WHICH ATTEMPT TO QUANTIFY SYMPTOMS EXPRESSED BY PATIENTS WITH A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. I HAVE GATHERED SOME OF THE CLASSIC ONES HERE FOR YOUR USE. SF-36 THIS IS A 36...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 30, 2016 | Dysautonomia, MAST CELL ACTIVATION
There is a definite association between EDS/joint hypermobility and dysautonomia as well as MCAS. These syndromes have been linked in epidemiologic surveys although the mechanisms by which they are connected are still being elucidated. Perhaps the underlying...
by Dr. Roderick Santa Maria | Jun 5, 2016 | Dysautonomia, Everyday Health, Heart Health
Hydration is crucial for maintaining optimal health, but for people with dysautonomia it can be far trickier than simply making sure you have had your 8 glasses of water for the day. Finding the proper balance of hydration and water retention is important to keep...