POTS, one aspect of dysautonomia is GONE for me. Working with the root of the problem (as opposed to treating the symptoms via salt-loading, etc) may be the key for many of us with dysautonomia (EDS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, M.S., chronic Lyme, etc). Setting up clinical trials now. If interested, please send your contact information to "volunteers@Prettyill.com". If you'd … [Read more...] about My POTS is gone — was it angioplasty? Uh, no.
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A checklist for your symptoms!
Can you help complete this checklist of symptoms for us? We would like to get our plethora of potential symptoms in a peer-reviewed journal. This will help us with disability claims, dealing with schools, and getting out to physicians the extent of illness we can suffer. You can find it here: http://prettyill.com/resources/articles This is under the "Articles and Publications" … [Read more...] about A checklist for your symptoms!
This man fixed his own heart!
Tal has Marfans and explains how he used his engineering background to work with the medical field to repair his own aorta! If you want to hear the obstacles he had to overcome (not unlike a therapeutic optometrist creating new ideas about chronic illness!!), jump to minute nine. Inspiring!! … [Read more...] about This man fixed his own heart!
Is it POTS or Dysautonomia?
Dr. Diana explains the difference between POTS and Dysautonomia, and encourages everyone to be precise when describing their symptoms. This may be a huge source of misunderstanding between doctors and patients. … [Read more...] about Is it POTS or Dysautonomia?
The Driscoll Theory – should I treat my CCSVI
Some feedback about The Driscoll Theory, and Dr. Diana addresses the question of CCSVI -- to treat or not to treat. All disclaimers in place! Be sure to check with your doctors. A must see! www.Prettyill.com … [Read more...] about The Driscoll Theory – should I treat my CCSVI