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Dr. Diana, both a doctor (therapeutic optometrist), and a recovered POTS and ME/CFS patient, offers help and hope for POTS, Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Lyme, vascular abnormalities, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Diana is now working full time at POTS Care.

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Reply To: HELP!! What if your're allergic to diamox?

NEW STUDY! Parasym Plus™ for Multiple Sclerosis › Forums › PrettyIll.com Discussion › EDS/MS/Chiari › HELP!! What if your're allergic to diamox? › Reply To: HELP!! What if your're allergic to diamox?

August 13, 2016 at 9:59 am #6002
Dr. Diana
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I’m so happy to hear you are starting to get your life back! The proper amount of Diamox is the smallest dose you can take that helps with your symptoms of high pressure. To do that, you want to be sure your CO2 levels are at 22 or above. Perhaps you are taking more than you need? Sometimes Lasix can help a bit with high pressure. Low salt diets, soft cervical collars at night and elevating the head of your bed can also help. Gentle hugs…

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