by Frederick Earlstein | Dec 13, 2014 | Dysautonomia, POTS Syndrome
Exercise is a recommended component of treatment for any autonomic disorder including POTS. Your doctor or physical therapist will assign goals and stipulate target heart ranges to achieve but not exceed. If you are exercising at home, you will likely need a “workout...
by Frederick Earlstein | Dec 13, 2014 | Dysautonomia, POTS Syndrome
POTS cannot be reduced to a simple description like, “I stand up and then I faint.” There are numerous signs and symptoms associated with the syndrome. When some combination of the following has been in place for six months or more and the correct tests have been...
by Frederick Earlstein | Dec 13, 2014 | Degenerative Disc Disease
In most cases the pain associated with degenerative disc disease is episodic, presenting in brief, acute flare ups. These episodes may go on for years, however, so it’s still important to master techniques for coping with chronic pain. Stress Reduction Most of the...
by Frederick Earlstein | Dec 13, 2014 | Degenerative Disc Disease
A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease starts with an extensive medical history. This will include questions about: – symptoms (past and present) – the pattern of change in those symptoms – past injuries or illnesses – treatment or intervention for past illnesses...
by Frederick Earlstein | Dec 13, 2014 | Scabies & Lice
The parasites spread via prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact and can be passed along by persons who have no obvious symptoms. Animals play no role in spreading scabies among humans. Scabies infestations are seen in all parts of the world, and are not specific to any...
