Articles & Guides
In-depth articles about dysautonomia, POTS, MCAS, EDS, ME/CFS, and related conditions — written for patients and caregivers.
Newly Diagnosed with Small Fiber Neuropathy — A Patient Guide
Newly diagnosed with Small Fiber Neuropathy? This patient guide covers SFN symptoms, diagnosis via skin biopsy, autoimmune vs. idiopathic causes, treatments, and its link to POTS and MCAS.
Newly Diagnosed with ME/CFS — Navigating the First Year
A compassionate guide for those newly diagnosed with ME/CFS. Learn to navigate the first year, manage PEM, practice pacing, and build a supportive care team.
Newly Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia: Moving Forward with Hope and Understanding
Newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia? This patient-focused guide covers understanding central sensitization, managing symptoms with sleep, exercise, stress, medications, and building support.
Newly Diagnosed with Gastroparesis — Getting Started
Newly diagnosed with gastroparesis? Understand what it means for your digestion, learn about immediate dietary changes, medications, finding a specialist, and managing nutrition.
Newly Diagnosed with EDS — Your First 90 Days
Newly diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? This guide covers your first 90 days, including understanding hEDS, building your care team, protecting joints, and screening for POTS/MCAS.
Newly Diagnosed with POTS: A Complete First Steps Guide
Newly diagnosed with POTS? This comprehensive guide covers emotional realities, what POTS is, 5 crucial first steps, common misconceptions, and what to expect in year one.
Newly Diagnosed with Dysautonomia: Understanding Your Nervous System
Newly diagnosed with dysautonomia? Understand your autonomic nervous system, common types like POTS, OH, NCS, and first-line treatments. Learn how to explain it to family and practical steps to take.
Graded Exercise Therapy vs. Pacing for ME/CFS: Why the Guidelines Changed
Understand the ME/CFS GET controversy. Learn why pacing and the Energy Envelope method are now preferred, evidence-based strategies for managing ME/CFS, and how to implement them.
Newly Diagnosed with Long COVID — What Patients Need to Know
Newly diagnosed with Long COVID? Understand diagnosis validation, symptom fluctuations, evidence-based interventions, pacing, and how to find a specialized clinic.
Dietary Approaches for Gastroparesis: Finding What Works for Your Stomach
Explore dietary approaches for gastroparesis: liquid diet, soft diet, small frequent meals, and elemental formula. Learn when to use each, pros, cons, and how to transition for better symptom management.
Newly Diagnosed with MCAS: Your First Steps Towards Understanding and Managing
Newly diagnosed with MCAS? This patient-focused guide covers understanding MCAS, building a safe food list, starting antihistamines, trigger identification, and finding the right doctor.
Newly Diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Dysautonomia — Managing Both
Newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's and dysautonomia? Learn how these conditions interact, why thyroid optimization isn't enough, the POTS connection, and build a comprehensive treatment plan.
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