Mechanisms and treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms with Tena McLarty PMHNP-C, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner Tena McLarty specializes in POTS and its comorbid conditions, focusing on the neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with these disorders. She discusses her personal journey with dysautonomia and how it led her to specialize in this field. McLarty delves into the psychiatric symptoms often seen in POTS, MCAS, and related conditions, voicing concerns about perfusion issues in the brain that might cause these symptoms. She emphasizes that some medications commonly used to treat POTS may have neuropsychiatric side effects, underlining the importance of monitoring these during treatment. Additionally, there is a mention of non-pharmacological advice, encouraging patients to continue seeking medical professionals who believe them and can provide personalized care. McLarty also shares insights into how psychological symptoms in chronic illnesses might stem from physiological factors, stressing a nuanced approach to management.