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In this episode of PEM CHATT, Toni sits down with nurse practitioner, June Bryant, and Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project, to discuss the common yet rarely diagnosed condition of dysautonomia. They focus on this impact, symptoms, and treatment options. The conversation sheds light on conditions like POTS that falls under the umbrella of dysautonomia. The discussion includes real-life patient scenarios, diagnostic criteria, and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options. The episode aims to educate providers and raise awareness of autonomic nervous system disorders, with a focus on understanding patients' experiences and symptoms.

**The details of any patient encounters discussed in this episode have been changed to protect the privacy of patients.

Resources:

https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/

Cheryl Fabor, Director of Education for the Dysautonomia Project

Contact information: cheryl@dysproject.org

Book Referenced in Podcast: https://thedysautonomiaproject.org/get-a-book/

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction to PEM CHATT

00:26 Understanding dysautonomia

00:55 Case Study: 16 y/o F with syncope

01:32 Meet the Experts: Cheryl Fabor and June Bryant

03:06 What is dysautonomia?

04:30 Common symptoms and misconceptions.

06:31 Prevalence and types of dysautonomia

08:27 Causes and triggers of dysautonomia

10:53 Diagnosing dysautonomia

16:49 Tilt table test explained

22:10 Non-pharm treatments

27:11 Pharmacologic treatments

28:47 Understanding patient symptoms and treatments

31:05 The role of mental health in dysautonomia

32:53 Challenges faced by adolescents with dysautonomia

34:09 Parental involvement in misconceptions

34:50 Lack of education among healthcare providers

34:50 Recovery and management of dysautonomia

39:20 Case study discussed

45:59 Resources and support for dysautonomia

50:02 Conclusion and final thoughts

NEXT MONTH: Dr Dan France from Vanderbilt University will be sitting down with Toni to discuss Mental Models and how they shape the way we think and interact with others.