Episode 45: Living with
Invisible Illness - POTS
Do you know someone with an invisible illness? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the often-overlooked topic of invisible illnesses, focusing on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). She is joined by Dr. Alexandria Yarbrough, a pharmacist and POTS patient, who shares her experiences with the condition, including the physical and mental challenges it presents. The conversation covers the daily realities of living with POTS, the importance of workplace accommodations, and how to navigate social situations while managing health. The episode emphasizes the need for understanding and support from friends and family for those living with invisible illnesses, which affects many in the millennial generation.
Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Invisible Illness
(03:04) Understanding POTS and Its Symptoms
(05:54) Daily Life and Work Challenges with POTS
(08:57) Navigating Accommodations in the Workplace
(11:56) Managing Social Life with Invisible Illness
(14:50) Support for Friends and Family of Those with Invisible Illness
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This episode's guest: Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD, a Community Pharmacist and Pharmacist in Charge, has almost a decade of experience in the field of pharmacy. She was diagnosed with POTS and has become an advocate for the condition that affects so many in the US, including many in Generation Y.
Check out her YMyHealth articles here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/search?q=Alexandria%20Yarborough and follow her on Instagram @alexandriayarborough
Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman
Thanks again to our sponsor, Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com