Dizzy when they stand, and exhausted all the time
A racing heart, brain fog, missed school, and being told it is anxiety. These can be signs of POTS, and it can be treated.
In person in Winter Park and Oviedo. Telehealth anywhere in Florida.
Families usually come to me in one of two places.
Wondering if it is POTS?
If your child gets dizzy when standing, has a racing heart, or is too worn out to keep up, I can evaluate what is going on and refer when needed.
Already diagnosed?
Your child was diagnosed with POTS, and you feel there is more to the story. I can help with day-to-day management and look at what may be making it worse, with holistic options alongside your child’s current care.
What families often describe
- Dizziness or lightheadedness after standing up
- Fainting or almost fainting
- A racing or pounding heart, even at rest
- Trouble standing in line or in a hot shower
- Exhaustion, brain fog, headaches, or nausea
- Symptoms that started after COVID or another viral illness
- Missed school or dropped sports
An evaluation, then a plan built around your child.
- 1Evaluation, with referrals when needed
- 2A daily plan for fluids, nutrition, sleep, and movement
- 3Looking at what may be making it worse, such as iron, the gut, and sleep
- 4Medication when it is needed
- 5Support for school and coordination with your child’s other doctors
POTS often travels with other concerns.
Some children with POTS also have functional neurological symptoms, stomach pain, or constipation.
I work alongside your child’s specialists, not in place of them.
Start with a clarity call.
POTS and dysautonomia is cared for through my six-month Behavioral and Mind-Body Program. A brief, free call is the best way to see whether it is the right fit for your child.
In person in Winter Park and Oviedo. Telehealth anywhere in Florida.
Lumira Pediatrics is a direct-pay, out-of-network practice. Care programs do not replace your child’s primary care or specialist team. This page is educational and is not individual medical advice.