{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/698a7f529dbbc054dee757b8/6ad39746eea51f2aa31685e0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 35: POTS and Dysautonomia Q+A","description":"<p>In this episode, I pulled my most common DMs and comments about my experience navigating POTS/dysautonomia/chronic illness. I answered questions like:Why do I say I have dysautonomia rather than POTS now?</p><ol><li>Have I taken medication for POTS or dysautonomia?</li><li>Was I ever bedbound, and how severe were my symptoms?</li><li>How do you get back into exercise when you have POTS or dysautonomia?</li><li>Why do I use red light therapy, and what benefits have I personally noticed?</li><li>Why do I take creatine, and what benefits have I experienced?</li><li>What supplements and medications am I currently taking?</li><li>How do I manage sleep disturbances associated with dysautonomia?</li><li>What lifestyle changes and treatments have made the biggest difference in my recovery?</li><li>How have dietary changes, particularly removing gluten and dairy, affected my symptoms?</li><li>How has working with a somatic therapist helped me manage physical anxiety and chronic illness?</li><li>What role have spirituality and energy-based practices played in my healing journey?</li><li>How has functional neurology helped me connect the dots with my symptoms?</li><li>What role has vision therapy played in improving my ability to drive?</li><li>What are my biggest symptom triggers, and how do I recognize when I’ve pushed too far?</li></ol><p><strong>A note from Christine:</strong> This episode reflects my personal experience and research, not medical advice. Dysautonomia and POTS can look different for everyone, so what has helped me may not be right for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to this episode&#39;s sponsor, equip! Get up to 40% off in the month of October with code STODDS at equipfoods.com/STODDS</p>","author_name":"Christine Cerniglia"}