How You Can Manage POTS and Dysautonomia?


Living with Dysautonomia or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can make it hard to navigate life. You may look fine on the outside, but inside, your body struggles with basic functions like regulating heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature. Something as simple as standing up or walking through the grocery store can become an exhausting challenge.

If you're dealing with this, know that you're not alone. At Peak Brain and Body, we work closely with several patients who are dealing with the same situation. Here. We are going to share an effective approach to treat POTS.

Understanding What You're Facing

POTS is one of many forms of Dysautonomia, a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It causes symptoms like rapid heart rate when standing, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, brain fog, and even nausea. Often, patients go through multiple doctors and treatments without real answers. That's because POTS don’t always show up clearly on standard tests. And since symptoms vary day to day, it's frequently misunderstood—even by medical professionals.

POTS can be triggered by a variety of factors: viral infections (including COVID-19), autoimmune disorders, concussions, hormonal shifts, or even chronic stress. Many women are diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood, and for some, it flares up after major life changes like pregnancy or illness.

Finding the Right Path Forward

Managing POTS isn't just about "toughing it out" or taking medications. It starts with listening to your body and getting the right team to guide you. For some, increasing salt intake, staying hydrated, and using compression garments offer some relief. Others may benefit from medications that stabilize blood pressure or heart rate. But these treatments are often incomplete on their own.

That's where functional neurology and medicine come in. At Peak Brain and Body, we dig deeper—looking at how your brain, nervous system, immune response, and metabolism all connect. Our approach is highly individualized because no two cases of POTS are exactly the same.

Through advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans, we uncover what's really going on in your system. Whether you're dealing with the lingering effects of long-term COVID, autoimmune flare-ups, or a history of neurological trauma, we aim to restore your body's natural balance—not just cover up the symptoms.

Final Thoughts

Patients often come to us after months—or years—of disappointment elsewhere. We understand that frustration. That's why Dr. Spencer Zimmerman and our team at Peak Brain and Body are committed to helping you reclaim your life. Using targeted therapies, neurorehabilitation, and cutting-edge functional strategies, we work to calm the chaos in your nervous system and bring stability back to your daily routine.

You don't have to live with constant fatigue, dizziness, or uncertainty. You deserve answers—and a care team that listens, cares, and innovates.

Call Peak Brain and Body at 813-838-4005 or request an appointment today.

 

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