The Elite HRV Podcast: Heart Rate Variability, Biohacking Health & Performance, Quantified Self Clues to Long Covid Found in POTS with Dr. Diana Driscoll
Aug 3, 2021
Dr. Diana Driscoll, a leading authority on POTS and chronic illnesses, shares her insights on the surprising overlap between Long Covid and POTS symptoms. She discusses how patients may benefit from similar treatment approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding invisible conditions. Dr. Driscoll also highlights her personal journey with POTS and stresses proactive health management. The conversation delves into the complexities of invisible illnesses and advocates for better recognition and support for those affected.
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Personal Journey Through Severe POTS
- Dr. Diana Driscoll describes being bedridden, losing cognition, and having a resting heart rate of 123 bpm during her worst illness.
- She recounts chasing 80 changing symptoms and explains how her personal suffering drove her research into POTS and related disorders.
Inflammatory POTS Concept
- Driscoll coined 'inflammatory POTS' to capture immune-driven autonomic dysfunction that many clinicians missed.
- The term initially met resistance but later gained traction as research and awareness advanced.
Don’t Just Mask Symptoms
- Avoid simply masking symptoms with salt, fluids, or rate-lowering drugs without diagnosing underlying causes.
- Observe symptoms objectively and pursue treatments that target root problems rather than covering signs of deterioration.
