Dr. Todd Maderis
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is often described by a rapid heart rate and dizziness upon standing. But that does not describe the full impact of POTS or what causes it. POTS is a …
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For the first few years after the pandemic began, Long COVID was described primarily by symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, headaches, dysautonomia, pain, and anxiety. But over the past few years, the …
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Recovering from complex chronic illness is rarely straightforward. For many patients, the symptoms are only part of the challenge. Equally difficult is navigating uncertainty, managing expectations, …
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Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is best known as the cause of mononucleosis, but its role in chronic illness is far more extensive. Up to 95% of the world's population has been exposed to EBV, and for most …
Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and other complex chronic illnesses might have a common thread. When cells sense a threat, which can range from an infection to stress, their metabolism slows down …
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I recently read a quote that said, “COVID will be around long after the pandemic has ended." This statement can be interpreted in more ways than one, but the author was referring to the chronic …
