Overview
Living with POTS can feel like your body is constantly malfunctioning — and no one can quite explain why. You may have been passed from specialist to specialist, told your symptoms are “normal,” or misdiagnosed with anxiety. Meanwhile, you still can’t stand up without your heart racing, your head spinning, or your energy crashing.
At GAIN, we understand how complex and misunderstood POTS can be. We see the full picture — and we treat it with expertise, compassion, and a real plan.
What is POTS?
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia — a condition that affects how the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion.
In POTS, when you go from lying or sitting to standing, your heart rate increases significantly (often 30+ bpm in adults) without a corresponding drop in blood pressure. This can lead to a range of symptoms that disrupt daily life — but are often overlooked in standard medical settings.
POTS often coexists with conditions like MCAS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), or Long COVID.
Common Symptoms
Rapid heart rate or palpitations when standing
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or near-fainting
Fatigue or exercise intolerance
Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
Nausea or GI issues
Shakiness, sweating, or chest discomfort
Worsening of symptoms in heat or after meals
Feeling “crashed” after minimal activity
How GAIN Can Help
At GAIN, we take a systems-based approach to POTS, grounded in immunology and autonomic nervous system regulation. We don’t just manage symptoms — we look for contributing factors and address them with an integrated care plan.
Our approach may include:
Diagnostic support and clarification of POTS subtype
Fluid and salt management strategies
Medications to regulate heart rate and blood flow
Physical therapy and graded reconditioning
Dietary guidance for blood sugar and volume support
Identification and treatment of coexisting conditions (MCAS, EDS, etc.)
Whether your symptoms started after illness, gradually worsened, or appeared suddenly, we’re here to help you stabilize — and thrive again.
Why Patients Choose GAIN
Expert evaluation of complex, overlapping immune and autonomic disorders
Care that validates your lived experience
Telehealth and in-person options
Clear plans that evolve as you heal
No referral required — start where you are
You’re not lazy. You’re not imagining it. You’re not alone.
We see you. Let’s work together to restore stability and function.
Book your consultation today.
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Book your consultation with Dr. Doug Jones and discover the relief you deserve today.
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