Tag Archives: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

From Wheelchair to Rock-Climbing in 3 weeks!

March 19th, 2012 - 9:00 am

Having gone to several doctors elsewhere without receiving answers, this previously athletic student, Nick, and his mom, Becky, arrived to Mayo Clinic. They were exhausted. Nick was bundled up in many layers and in a wheelchair. Five minutes into his … Continue reading →

By makalajohnson | Posted in General Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pediatrics | Tagged 5273, 5292, 5307, 5335, Autonomic Dysfunction, Becky, Dr. Barbara Bruce, Nick, Pain, pediatric, Phil Fischer, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS, Rehabilitation Program, Rock-Climb, swim, Wheelchair | Comments (3)

Finally Diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

August 25th, 2011 - 8:47 am

After nine months of struggling with many dehabilitating symptoms and fighting for a diagnosis, Katie Mork came to Mayo Clinic in February of 2011. Within a half an hour, Dr. Marc Patterson diagnosed her with POTS. Listen to Katie’s testimony … Continue reading →