Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for conditions involving dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which helps regulate functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, circulation, sweating and body temperature.

POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is a specific form of dysautonomia involving an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. If your symptoms suggest dysautonomia or POTS, I can review your history, symptoms and testing and help determine what may deserve further evaluation.

Symptoms can vary widely and may include dizziness or lightheadedness when standing, racing heart, fainting or near-fainting, fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, digestive problems, temperature intolerance, sweating changes and sleep difficulties.

Because dysautonomia can affect multiple body systems, I look at the overall pattern of symptoms rather than focusing on only one complaint.

Yes, digestive symptoms can occur with POTS and other forms of dysautonomia because the autonomic nervous system is involved in regulating digestion.

If you’re experiencing digestive symptoms along with dizziness, heart-rate changes, fatigue or other concerns, I’ll look at those symptoms together as part of your overall health pictu

Some people with POTS or dysautonomia also have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). These are separate conditions, but symptoms and health concerns can overlap.

If you’re navigating more than one diagnosis, or suspect there may be more going on, I can review your symptoms, health history and previous testing to help identify areas that may deserve a closer look.

No. In fact, you may be coming to me because you’re still trying to get answers.

Some of my clients already have a diagnosis of POTS or dysautonomia. Others come to me with symptoms that make them wonder whether dysautonomia could be part of what they’re experiencing.

I can review your symptoms, health history and previous testing and, when appropriate, run additional labs to help us better understand what may be happening and determine appropriate next steps.

I can run specialized lab testing that may help identify findings associated with certain forms of autonomic dysfunction and investigate other factors that may be relevant to your symptoms.

POTS itself isn’t diagnosed through a blood test alone. If your symptoms and testing suggest POTS may be a concern, I may recommend evaluation with a cardiologist or another appropriate medical provider for the cardiovascular or autonomic testing needed to establish a diagnosis.

My goal is to help you understand what your symptoms and testing may be telling us—and what the most appropriate next step should be.

Yes. I can order lab testing when appropriate based on your symptoms, health history, previous results and the questions we’re trying to answer.

Testing may help identify nutritional, metabolic, hormonal or other findings that deserve closer attention and may help us better understand your overall health picture. I can also review testing you’ve already had so we’re not unnecessarily starting over.

This is something I see often. Normal bloodwork doesn’t mean your symptoms aren’t real or that there’s nothing else worth investigating.

I look at your symptoms, health history and previous testing together. When appropriate, we can run additional labs or specialized testing to look for patterns or findings that may not have been addressed in your previous workup.

You don’t need to start over. Bring me what you already have, and we’ll start there.

Absolutely. Many of my clients come to me already knowing what they’re dealing with and want someone to look more closely at the bigger picture.

A diagnosis can be incredibly helpful, but sometimes it doesn’t answer every question about why you still feel the way you do. That’s where I like to dig deeper. I want to understand what else may be affecting how your body is functioning and what we can reasonably support through nutrition, testing and an individualized plan.

Yes. I see clients in person at Nutritionally Yours in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving the greater Atlanta area, and virtual appointments are also available.

During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your symptoms, health history, previous testing, nutrition and what you’ve already tried so I can better understand the whole picture and determine appropriate next steps.