Tried all the recommendations? What to do next?

In this episode, Jill Brook and Dr. Cathy Pederson discuss strategies for POTS patients who have exhausted traditional treatment options. They explore ways to evaluate new treatments, emphasizing the importance of safety and credibility of sources. With insights from Dr. Pederson's personal experience with her daughter’s POTS and new research efforts by Standing Up to POTS, the conversation highlights the value of combining foundational health practices like good nutrition, sleep hygiene, mental health, and physical activity with experimental treatments. They also discuss the concept of 'toxic hope' and encourage a realistic approach by looking at scientific literature and understanding the costs and risks involved. Tips include using tools like Google Scholar to evaluate treatment claims and trying only one new thing at a time to accurately assess its impact.