POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and fibromyalgia are chronic conditions that often overlap, sharing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain. While POTS primarily affects the autonomic nervous system, causing dizziness, rapid heart rate, and fainting, fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and sleep disturbances. Both conditions can significantly impact quality of life, and understanding their connections can help guide treatment approaches.

In this presentation Kate will discuss the causes of POTS, how POTS is diagnosed, and what treatments can be used to help reduce symptoms.

•  Dr. Kate Bourne, PhD is a medical student in the Leaders in Medicine program at the University of Calgary. Kate recently completed her PhD in Dr. Satish Raj’s Lab where her research focused on the impacts of POTS on patients as well as non-pharmacological treatment options including compression garments. During her graduate work Kate held a CIHR Vanier Scholar Award. Before moving to Calgary, Kate completed a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria (Canada).

For more information on the Autonomic Investigation and Management Lab, Cumming School of Medicine | University of Calgary go to https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/labs/calgary-autonomic-investigation/home-0

For information on what it is like to live with POTS and fibromyalgia go to https://fibrocanada.ca/en/fibromyalgia-and-pots/

The presentation was held Thursday, February 13th at 12 PM ET

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