Table of Contents – Driscoll Theory Newly Revised

DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
EDS/POTS – A PARADIGM SHIFT What is Dysautonomia and “POTS”? Overview of Intracranial Pressure The Role of High Intracranial Pressure: The Role of Low Intracranial Pressure: Diagnosing and Treating Abnormal CSF Flow: Mast Cells and Inflammation Vascular Abnormalities The Vagus Nerve Patient Position in EDS/POTS
CHAPTER 2
INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE – A CLOSER LOOK Why so Much Confusion? CSF Flow High Intracranial Pressure in Children Non-Surgical Treatment Options for IIH (or External Communicating Hydrocephalus)
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MAST CELLS — AND WHY THEIR CONTROL ISN’T THE COMPLETE ANSWER Histamine 53 Looking Beyond Mast Cells 55	21
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CHAPTER 4 59

THE ROLE OF VASCULAR ABNORMALITIES 59

Fundus Examination of EDS Patients 59

Vagus Nerve Compression by High Venous Pressure 62

EDS/POTS and Endovascular Procedures (“CCSVI” Treatment) 72

CHAPTER 5 76

NEW THINKING 76

Shift in EDS/POTS Treatment 76

Dr. Diana’s Top Picks 78

New Bugs 84

Acquired Collagen Damage 84

CHAPTER 6 86

WHAT WENT WRONG WITH EDS/POTS 86

Where Have we Failed With EDS/POTS? 86

What Can be Done for Patients Suffering Today? 89

CHAPTER 7 92

VALIDATING THE PATIENT 92

Part 1: Family, Spouses, Doctors and Self 92

The Problem of Invalidation 92

Strength to Go On 96

Part 2: Tips and Tools For Resiliency 96

Tools in the Toolbox 97

Hope for the Future/Acceptance 102

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