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About POTS Care

Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist and Clinical Director, is an EDS patient (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) who recovered from POTS, as have her children. Dr. Driscoll began studying POTS and running numerous clinical trials when traditional treatment for POTS failed for them, and they were convinced there were medical reasons for their illness. She established Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC to conduct studies and began finding answers via unique ocular testing. Dr. Driscoll is intimately familiar with POTS, chronic fatigue, brain fog, immune system decline, gastroparesis and other G.I. problems, poor temperature regulation, interstitial cystitis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and other conditions affecting these patients.
“You can absolutely recover from POTS. My case and that of my kids stand as evidence of that as do many of the patients who come to POTS Care. POTS as a problem with orthostatic tachycardia can absolutely go away. Many of us have things we manage in our health to keep us from developing POTS.”
– Diana Driscoll, Optometrist
You may know Diana Driscoll, OD from her book “The Driscoll Theory” — a ground-breaking book that dramatically shifted how POTS (and EDS) patients were evaluated and treated. Dr. Driscoll has worked tirelessly to promote awareness and education concerning these conditions, is recognized as the first person to use the now common #EDS hashtag on Twitter, and has reached out to help others on her forum at Prettyill.com, now known worldwide.
All physicians and PA’s on the team are carefully selected for their experience in “invisible illnesses”, their compassion and patience. Dr. Derek Lang, DO, Medical Director and Dr. Stephanie Cudjoe, MD are integral to patient care (pictured below). Some physicians assist directly in patient care, while others are available for consultations as needed. Because experience in these conditions is a rarity, the physicians at POTS Care may need to consult with specialists outside of the local area. All of these costs are included in your fee. An integral part of the team are the doctors who work behind the scenes.
POTS Care has licensed the rights to use the collective knowledge obtained by the research of a variety of specialists involved in Genetic Disease Investigators, LLC. Although currently not directly involved in POTS Care, their work has been instrumental in creating the algorithms needed to evaluate POTS patients in a more thorough, yet efficient manner. When you are evaluated at POTS Care, it’s as if dozens of doctors that you never see are contributing their knowledge to your care. This new model for evaluation and treatment was a necessary step in providing patients with the best care possible in the least amount of time possible.

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“You and your kids need neck fusions, Chiari surgeries, lumbar punctures and brain shunts. Drink lots of water, eat lots of salt, take pain medication and antidepressants.”

These were the instructions given the Driscolls, but at POTS Care, we now know that these treatments are generally ineffective.

“In many patients, invasive surgeries can be evaded (or limited), progression of the condition can be arrested, and disability can be avoided.”

– Diana Driscoll, OD

Meet Our Patients

Jill's Story

“I got immediate relief for constipation, surprisingly. Also, the energy that I had, I mean I can feel it today… I feel really focused and the mental clarity I have…”

David's Story

“After suffering from idiopathic constipation and intermittent fatigue for 7 years, and after ~$100K worth of inconclusive doctor visits… Dr. Driscoll is the only doctor I met who has a good handle on this condition.”

Jesse's Story

“I was very lucky to be a patient of the clinic. I can’t tell you how much better I feel. I really feel like I am on the journey towards wellness again!“

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    Options for Care

    CONSULT

    $275

    30-minute phone consultation with Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist and Clinical Director

    Are you lost in your case? Do you need direction, advice, or encouragement? Although not a medical examination, Dr. Driscoll is a recovered patient, a researcher, and a practitioner and can offer high-level support. She can share her thoughts concerning Inflammatory POTS, IIH, family dynamics, school issues, validation, and recovery. Dr. Driscoll will also send you selected resources following your consultation that may help you.

    THE POTS CARE PACKAGE™

    $775

    Three month program to begin recovery including:

    • An app on your cell phone to guide you through Inflammatory POTS (what does the latest research tell us and how can this guide your recovery)
    • 30-minute consultation with Dr. Diana Driscoll
    • Biweekly audios by Dr. Diana Driscoll to educate, inform, and support
    • Over $500 in supplements that may offer you some immediate relief, even if your doctors have not yet identified your inflammation.
    • Heart rate variability monitor to help guide your recovery
    • A recovery journal/workbook
    • Guidance on exercise, sleep, and dietary planning
    • This package covers the commonalities in POTS patients including a tendency to develop abnormal intracranial pressure, parasympathetic nervous system problems, digestive issues, nutrient malabsorption, cognitive decline, immune disorders, and inflammatory states.
    • If you would like to approach POTS with as few medications as possible, or if you are not familiar with Inflammatory POTS, this POTS Care Package™ may be a great place to start.

    CASE EVALUATION (COMING SOON)

    $2,900

    This is an evaluation of your case to date, with specific guidance for you and your
    medical team. Not everyone can be a POTS expert nor up on the latest research. We will do this for you!

    We will carefully evaluate your medical records to date (including blood work, your brain MRI if you’ve had one, and your ocular records) as well as over 200 potential symptoms and what these may mean.

    We will offer specific thoughts and guidance based on your individual case with recommendations for further testing that your medical team can likely complete, differential diagnoses to consider, and ways can get answers or relief with the least invasive procedures. Are you extraordinarily sensitive? We will discuss that, as well as psychiatric symptoms that can be misinterpreted by those uninformed.

    FULL POTS CARE TREATMENT

    $9,300

    Full case evaluation with a treatment plan and two months of follow-up.
    This includes:

    • A careful review of your previous medical records
    • Customized blood work
    • Ocular testing (non-invasive and can be completed by your eye doctor)
    • Three days of appointments with our team
    • You receive a Preliminary Plan after the three day visit, and a Final Treatment Plan at one month.
    • We continue to work with you for an additional month.
    • Audio and workbook guidance continues for three months.
    • You will graduate from us with the knowledge, medicine, and power to not only
      recover from POTS, but to be healthier throughout your life.

    Currently on a waiting list.