Tried all the recommendations? What to do next?
In Episode 149 of the POTScast, Jill Brook and Dr. Cathy Pederson discuss strategies for finding new treatment options when conventional POTS treatments have been exhausted. They emphasize the importance of foundational health aspects like nutrition, sleep, exercise, and mental health, as well as the need to carefully evaluate the safety and source of new treatments. Dr. Pederson shares insights from her experience with her daughter, highlighting small victories from treatments like magnesium citrate and compression garments. They also reference various research initiatives funded by Standing Up to POTS to explore new treatment avenues. Jill Brook shares personal anecdotes about experimenting with various therapies, stressing the value of persistence and careful evaluation when trying new options. The episode offers practical advice for POTS patients seeking additional symptom management strategies beyond conventional medical advice.