Sensory Mismatch After Concussion: Dizziness Triggers
If you are dealing with dizziness after a concussion, it can feel confusing and even scary. You may look fine on the outside, yet brigh...
Can Chocolate Trigger Headaches or Dizziness?
Can chocolate cause headaches? Controlled trials say usually not. The craving is often the migraine starting, not the trigger. How to test your own pattern properly.
Return to school plan after concussion
If you are a student or a parent trying to figure out a return to school plan after concussion, you are probably juggling two fears at ...
POTS and Heat Intolerance: Why Summer Feels Hard
Heat makes POTS worse by widening blood vessels and cutting circulating volume. Learn the mechanism, hot weather patterns, red flags, and when to get evaluated.
Fatigue in POTS: Why Rest Doesn’t Always Help
If you have POTS and you feel exhausted even after sleeping or resting, it can feel discouraging. Many people tell me the fatigue is no...
POTS Brain Fog: Why Thinking Feels Slower
If you have POTS and your mind feels slower, you are not alone. Many people describe it as walking through mental fog: words feel harde...
Heart Racing When Standing: POTS vs Dehydration
If your heart races when you stand up, it can feel alarming. Many people describe it as a sudden surge, pounding in the chest, a sense ...
Why Do I Feel Dizzy When I Stand Up? POTS Patterns
If you feel dizzy when you stand up, it can be unsettling. Some people describe a lightheaded “whoosh,” others feel unsteady like the f...
POTS Symptoms Checklist: What’s Normal vs Not
If you are living with POTS symptoms, it can be hard to know what is “part of the condition” and what is a sign you should take more se...
POTS and Nausea: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
If you have POTS and nausea keeps showing up in your day, you are not alone. Many patients tell me the nausea is not just uncomfortable...