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173 - Diana Driscoll - Healing PoTS and Dysautonomia: From Patient to Pioneer
Manage episode 479973115 series 2983358
Dr. Diana Driscoll shares her remarkable journey from bedridden POTS patient to pioneering medical researcher developing treatments for autonomic dysfunction. Motivated by her own ten-year battle with post-viral dysautonomia and her children's similar struggles, she created patented solutions when conventional medicine offered no answers.
• POTS is not a disease but a presentation of symptoms related to inflammation affecting the cardiovascular system
• Dr. Driscoll's "Driscoll Theory" identifies high intracranial pressure as a common factor in POTS and dysautonomia
• Her research uncovered neurotransmitter deficiencies, particularly acetylcholine, leading to the development of Parasym Plus
• Inflammation creates oxidative damage, worsening symptoms and creating a vicious cycle that must be broken
• Many POTS patients show signs of blood vessel leakage and blood-brain barrier disruption
• Female patients often face additional challenges due to hormonal fluctuations increasing inflammatory responses
• Recovery requires consistency and understanding your personal inflammatory triggers
• Patients can maintain recovery by being proactive about their health and recognizing early warning signs
• Genetic factors influence inflammatory responses and understanding these can prevent relapse
Parasym Plus Info
www.vagusnervesupport.com
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For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
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The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
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**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. 173 - Diana Driscoll - Healing PoTS and Dysautonomia: From Patient to Pioneer (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Dr. Diana Driscoll (00:01:50)
3. A Patient's Journey to Discovery (00:04:12)
4. Understanding POTS and Dysautonomia (00:10:24)
5. The Inflammation Connection (00:18:37)
6. Developing a Revolutionary Treatment (00:24:22)
7. The Path to Recovery and Maintenance (00:36:31)
8. Final Thoughts and Future Research (00:50:13)
178 episodes
Manage episode 479973115 series 2983358
Dr. Diana Driscoll shares her remarkable journey from bedridden POTS patient to pioneering medical researcher developing treatments for autonomic dysfunction. Motivated by her own ten-year battle with post-viral dysautonomia and her children's similar struggles, she created patented solutions when conventional medicine offered no answers.
• POTS is not a disease but a presentation of symptoms related to inflammation affecting the cardiovascular system
• Dr. Driscoll's "Driscoll Theory" identifies high intracranial pressure as a common factor in POTS and dysautonomia
• Her research uncovered neurotransmitter deficiencies, particularly acetylcholine, leading to the development of Parasym Plus
• Inflammation creates oxidative damage, worsening symptoms and creating a vicious cycle that must be broken
• Many POTS patients show signs of blood vessel leakage and blood-brain barrier disruption
• Female patients often face additional challenges due to hormonal fluctuations increasing inflammatory responses
• Recovery requires consistency and understanding your personal inflammatory triggers
• Patients can maintain recovery by being proactive about their health and recognizing early warning signs
• Genetic factors influence inflammatory responses and understanding these can prevent relapse
Parasym Plus Info
www.vagusnervesupport.com
Message the podcast! - questions will be answered on my youtube channel :)
For more information about Long Covid Breathing courses & workshops, please check out LongCovidBreathing.com
(music credit - Brock Hewitt, Rule of Life)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Long Covid Podcast is self-produced & self funded. If you enjoy what you hear and are able to, please Buy me a coffee or purchase a mug to help cover costs
Transcripts available on individual episodes here
Podcast, website & blog: www.LongCovidPodcast.com
Facebook @LongCovidPodcast
Instagram Twitter @LongCovidPod
Facebook Creativity Group
Subscribe to mailing list
Please get in touch with feedback, suggestions or how you're doing - I love to hear from you, via socials or [email protected]
**Disclaimer - you should not rely on any medical information contained in this Podcast and related materials in making medical, health-related or other decisions. Please consult a doctor or other health professional**
Chapters
1. 173 - Diana Driscoll - Healing PoTS and Dysautonomia: From Patient to Pioneer (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Dr. Diana Driscoll (00:01:50)
3. A Patient's Journey to Discovery (00:04:12)
4. Understanding POTS and Dysautonomia (00:10:24)
5. The Inflammation Connection (00:18:37)
6. Developing a Revolutionary Treatment (00:24:22)
7. The Path to Recovery and Maintenance (00:36:31)
8. Final Thoughts and Future Research (00:50:13)
178 episodes
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