Mast Cell Matters: Deep dives on MCAS with Tania Dempsey, MD - Presented by The POTScast

Neurogastroenterologist Zac Spiritos, MD, MPH with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Dr. Spiritos is double board certified in gastroenterologist and internal medicine, and specializes in IBS, gut motility, POTS and the complex conditions and symptoms that go along with it.  He and Dr. Dempsey discuss IBS, parasites, SIBO, CD117 staining, GLP-1 drugs for MCAS, his treatment approach, some promising news on the awareness front, and much more.   Dr. Spiritos's website is here [https://everbettermedicine.health/team/zac-spiritos-md/] Dr. Dempsey's website is here [https://drtaniadempsey.com/]  If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate [https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate] Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org [http://www.standinguptopots.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist [https://twitter.com/POTSActivist] Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/]

Dr. Dempsey on cutting edge treatments she is seeing help complex patients

One of the most common questions we get from listeners is about the novel treatments that Dr. Dempsey mentions, such as therapeutic plasmapheresis exchange (or apheresis), SOT, ozone therapy, UV light blood irradiation and more.  In this episode she discusses each treatment:  What it is, how it works, the risks and benefits, who is a good candidate, and more. More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her clinic can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/ [https://drtaniadempsey.com/].  If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate [https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate] Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org [http://www.standinguptopots.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist [https://twitter.com/POTSActivist] Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/] Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Dr. Eboni Cornish on root causes of brain inflammation

This is a not-to-be-missed episode for anyone interested in brain inflammation.  Dr. Eboni Cornish, M.D. [https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/] is Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics, Fellow and Treasurer of the Board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). With research training at the National Institutes of Health as a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, she is nationally recognized for her evidence-based work in neuroinflammation, autism, chronic toxicity, and complex chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, CIRS, and long COVID among others. At Amen Clinics, she integrates SPECT brain imaging with advanced biomarker testing to uncover root-cause brain imbalances and has created the Amen Clinics 2-Week Neurointensive Program for complex neuroimmune disorders. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Cornish is dedicated to advancing brain and body longevity while translating complex science into practical, patient-centered strategies. In this episode she and Dr. Dempsey discuss neuroinflammation, the role of limbic system, gut imbalances, chronic infections and MCAS. Dr. Dempsey's website is here [https://drtaniadempsey.com/]. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate [https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate] Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org [http://www.standinguptopots.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist [https://twitter.com/POTSActivist] Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/] Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Jill Krapf on painful sex, vulvovaginal disorders and mast cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Dr. Jill Krapf is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who specializes in genitopelvic pain and skin conditions, is founder of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders [https://jillkrapfmd.com/] and co-author of the book When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain [https://a.co/d/ixuLoZ2].  She is a wealth of knowledge and with Dr. Dempsey they discuss the mechanisms behind these disorders, treatments, plus their findings about how mast cells may be involved.   Dr. Dempsey's website is here [https://drtaniadempsey.com/] If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate [https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate] Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org [http://www.standinguptopots.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist [https://twitter.com/POTSActivist] Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/] Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff on favorite new findings, a thiamin theory and more

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff is a thought leader in dysautonomia/MCAS and complex chronic illness and in this episode he is freshly returned from giving two presentations at the Dysautonomia International Conference.  He and Dr. Dempsey discuss what he learned and what he is currently excited/hopeful about, including new data about hypermobility as a potential underlying factor and a theory about how thiamin could play a role in dysautonomia.  Dr. Plotnikoff's article about 7 important questions to answer for symptomatic patients on a plant-based diet is here. [https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/6/1387] Dr. Plotnikoff's website is here [https://mnpersonalizedmedicine.com/]. Dr. Dempsey's website is here [https://drtaniadempsey.com/]. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate [https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate] Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org [http://www.standinguptopots.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ [https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist [https://twitter.com/POTSActivist] Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ [https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/]