Summertime POTS & Dysautonomia Tips: A Little Extra Salt Can Help

In many circles, sodium or salt has received a bad rap as something that can make high blood pressure conditions worse, increase fluid retention when and where it isn’t needed, etc. For POTS and dysautonomia, however, lightheadedness related to low blood pressure is a common symptom. Interestingly, a little extra salt and fluids can help raise blood pressure in a good way, and help prevent lightheadedness.

Dr. Paula Moore and Dr. Susan Phillips at Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC in Birmingham, AL (regarded as two of the best POTS disease doctors in the nation) are finding that their patients with lightheadedness related to low blood pressure are benefiting from what they call ‘salt shots’. Salt shots consist of one quarter teaspoon of regular table salt in just enough water to mix, then chased by 16 ounces of pure water. This can be repeated once or twice throughout the day as needed.

Salt shots can help with maintaining better overall hydration, especially during the summer when warmer temperatures can cause us to lose more water.  As a general rule of thumb, Dr. Moore also recommends that their patients with POTS or dysautonomia drink an ounce of pure water for every degree of outside temperature. So if it’s 80 degrees, plan on drinking 80 ounces of water over the course of the day. This level of water intake with the extra salt can make a big difference in hydration levels, which can not only help with lightheadedness, but helps your body increase oxygen levels, flush out toxins and more.

If you’d like more information about POTS disease, dysautonomia or if you’d like to speak to Dr. Moore or Dr. Phillips directly, you’re welcome to schedule an appointment at our new dysautonmia and POTS syndrome treatment center. Here we offer all of the latest technology, the best diagnostic testing and some of the most effective treatment options available. Our office is located in Birmingham, AL, but we regularly work with patients nationwide.  Call us today at (205) 286-3201 and get the answers you need.

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC

Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results

2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243

http://www.mvpctr.com

Phone: (205) 286-3201

Natural Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment: Start with Correct Diagnosis for Results

A lot of people have been diagnosed with something called MVP syndrome, which is mitral valve prolapse syndrome. This is often a diagnosis based on a family of symptoms that can also relate to dysautonomia and there may not actually be a prolapsed heart valve at all. This is why, before you start any kind of treatment plan (including natural mitral valve prolapse treatment), the first thing you want to do is get very clear picture of what is going on—and that means making sure that you get a clear and accurate diagnosis.

 

To make matters more confusing, a condition called POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) , which is a form of dysautonomia, can have some similar symptoms to MVP syndrome. Truth is, there are similar treatments but also some different, specific treatments for POTS syndrome that provide much better relief. So if you think or have been diagnosed with any of these disorders, do yourself a favor and get a second opinion at Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC where Dr. Paula Moore and Dr. Susan Phillips specialize in these areas and routinely provide the most accurate diagnoses and most effective treatment results. 

 

Better yet, if you suspect that you have any of these types and haven’t been to a doctor yet, make an appointment with us first. We’ll make sure you get the right information—the first time.

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC

Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results

2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243

http://www.mvpctr.com

(205) 286-3200