A running consistency through our whole health journey has been blood tests. Before every appointment with our standard doctors, we’ll always have a whole set of lab work done so the doctor will be able to review it with us via Zoom or in person. This is something we’re all for as we always choose ...
I Think I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Now What?
It’s a horrible feeling to know something is medically wrong with you but have neither a diagnosis, nor an answer nor a clear path to walk down.Feeling lost within the medical world can seem isolating and hopeless. Getting a diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) sometimes ...
My Experience At The Mayo Clinic For A Full Autonomic Workup
One of my biggest adventures in my health journey was going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota a few years ago for a full autonomic work up. It’s where I was officially diagnosed with a form of dysautonomia called POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and where I was also diagnosed ...
The Dutch Test for a Detailed Look at Your Hormones
The Dutch Test gave me the clearest snapshot of what my hormones and adrenals were doing. The subject of hormones is something I could talk about endlessly, mainly because I am frustrated by the way this aspect of my health has been handled for far too long. After years of fighting autoimmune ...
What Are The Most Common Symptoms We Deal With?
Like all of our question series we answer everything separately and don't read each others answers till we're all done writing - keeps it more fun that way. Today we're answering the question 'What daily symptoms do each of us experience?' Here we go! Emily's Daily Symptoms Em: First let me start ...