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Center for Complex Neurology, EDS & POTS The office of David Saperstein, MD. We specialize in EDS, POTS, Dysautonomia, Long Covid, CCI, Chiari Malformation, MCAS, and other autonomic disorders.

Patients with MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) may experience numerous symptoms, which can significantly disrupt dai...
10/20/2026

Patients with MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) may experience numerous symptoms, which can significantly disrupt daily life. This activation can impact several organ systems, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, skin, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. The graphic provides examples of potential effects associated with different MCAS mediators.

Please note: This list is not comprehensive and serves only as an example. Mast cells secrete a range of mediators that lead to numerous symptoms across various organ systems.

MCAS can be hard to diagnose. There are blood and urine tests, but these are frequently normal. The symptoms of MCAS can often be brought under control through the use of antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and other medications.

Dr. David Saperstein worked with a group of mast cell activation specialists, led by Dr. Lawrence Afrin to propose new diagnostic criteria to update a Diagnosis Journal first published on January 22, 2014. This journal is called Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: a Global โ€œConsensus-2โ€.

Head to our website to learn more about MCAS now.

๐Ÿ’กDid you know that 91% of POTS patients report experiencing fatigue as a main symptom?!๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿ”Ž POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tac...
10/20/2026

๐Ÿ’กDid you know that 91% of POTS patients report experiencing fatigue as a main symptom?!๐Ÿ˜ด

๐Ÿ”Ž POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) produces dizziness with standing and activity. It is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system (the autonomic nervous system controls functions that occur automatically like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating). Other symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and fainting.

Drop a ๐Ÿ’™ in the comments if you can relate.

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โœจ Long COVID is not always linear.โž–Symptoms can come and go, change over time, and affect people in very different ways,...
10/18/2026

โœจ Long COVID is not always linear.โž–

Symptoms can come and go, change over time, and affect people in very different ways, sometimes lasting months or even years. ๐Ÿ“…

For some, this goes beyond discomfort and can impact daily function and quality of life.

โ™ฆ This is why awareness matters.
โ™ฆ This is why patients need to be taken seriously.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about Long COVID and what our Center has to offer.
๐Ÿ“ฒ Check out Dr. Sapersteinโ€™s videos about Long Covid.
https://bit.ly/LONG-COVID

๐Ÿ’ฌ Do you think Long COVID is still being misunderstood?๐Ÿค”

10/16/2026

๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ The Diagnosis of MCAS by Dr. David Saperstein

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex condition where your allergic system goes into overdrive, causing unpredictable reactions like rashes, hives, heightened skin sensitivities, and much more. It's especially common in patients with , , or .

๐Ÿ’ก Diagnosing MCAS can be tricky. While blood and urine tests are available, they often come back normal. But with the right medications, including antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers, symptoms can be managed!

๐Ÿ’ฅ Dr. Saperstein, alongside a team of experts including Dr. Lawrence Afrin, has helped update global diagnostic criteria for MCAS, improving the understanding of this challenging condition.

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you or someone you know is dealing with MCAS or related symptoms, get in touch! Our team is here to help with personalized care. (Link in bio)

๐Ÿ‘‰ If you or someone you know is dealing with MCAS or related symptoms, get in touch! Our team is here to help with personalized care. (Link in bio)

๐Ÿ’™ Dysautonomia After COVID ๐Ÿ’™Doctors are seeing more and more patients develop dysautonomia after recovering from COVID. ...
10/15/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Dysautonomia After COVID ๐Ÿ’™

Doctors are seeing more and more patients develop dysautonomia after recovering from COVID. For many, this looks like POTS-like symptoms; dizziness, rapid heart rate, and fatigue that can last months or even years.

This is real. This is happening. And it deserves awareness.

๐Ÿ” Share this to help others know theyโ€™re not alone.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Have you or someone you know experienced new or worsening symptoms after COVID? If yes, drop a ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ in the comments to raise awareness.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Did you know?! Some POTS symptoms can be relieved simply by lying down! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ This helps restore normal blood flow to t...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Did you know?! Some POTS symptoms can be relieved simply by lying down! ๐Ÿ›๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ This helps restore normal blood flow to the brain and organs, making it easier to function.

POTS makes standing, moving, and even everyday activities a challenge due to improper blood flow. Thatโ€™s why rest isnโ€™t laziness, itโ€™s necessary!

๐Ÿ’ฌ Tell us in the comments if laying down helps you. ๐Ÿ’™
๐Ÿท๏ธ Share and repost to help raise awareness for Dysautonomia this month.

๐Ÿšจ Is Your Heart Racing for No Reason? It Could Be IST! ๐Ÿ’™โšก๏ธHave you ever felt your heart pounding out of nowhere, even wh...
10/14/2026

๐Ÿšจ Is Your Heart Racing for No Reason? It Could Be IST! ๐Ÿ’™โšก๏ธ

Have you ever felt your heart pounding out of nowhere, even when youโ€™re at rest? You might be dealing with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), a form of dysautonomia that affects around 1.2% of the population. ๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’จ

๐Ÿ“Œ Swipe through this post to learn:
โœ… What IST is & how it affects the heart ๐Ÿ’“
โœ… IST prevalence ๐ŸŒŽ
โœ… Common symptoms (like dizziness, fatigue, and chest pain) ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

Drop a ๐Ÿ’™ in the comments if you or someone you know has IST, POTS, or Dysautonomia!

๐Ÿ”„ SAVE & SHARE this post to raise awareness for Dysautonomia this month.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow Center for Complex Neurology, EDS & POTS to learn more about IST, POTS, and dysautonomia!

๐Ÿ’™ RATE YOUR DYSAUTONOMIA DAY๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŽ—๏ธ October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! If you live with POTS or Dysautonomiaโ€ฆ this one...
10/12/2026

๐Ÿ’™ RATE YOUR DYSAUTONOMIA DAY๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month!
If you live with POTS or Dysautonomiaโ€ฆ this oneโ€™s for you ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐‘๐€๐“๐„ ๐˜๐Ž๐”๐‘ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ฃ๐ข ๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐Ž๐’๐“๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ“ฃ Help spread the word:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop your emoji in the comments
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Tag a friend to rate their day too
๐Ÿ’พ Save this post so you can compare tomorrow
๐Ÿ” Share to help raise awareness this month

โœจ Dysautonomia doesnโ€™t look the same for everyone.๐Ÿฉบ For some, symptoms are mild and manageable. For others, they can be ...
10/11/2026

โœจ Dysautonomia doesnโ€™t look the same for everyone.

๐Ÿฉบ For some, symptoms are mild and manageable. For others, they can be deeply disabling, impacting daily tasks, independence, and quality of life. And in rare cases, dysautonomia can become life-threatening.

Every patientโ€™s experience is real, valid, and deserving of understanding and support.
Awareness is the first step toward better care, better research, and better outcomes for this community.

If you believe more people should understand the realities of dysautonomia, drop a ๐Ÿ’™ in the comments or share ๐Ÿ”„ this post to spread awareness.

๐Ÿ”Ž When the autonomic nerves donโ€™t function properly in Dysautonomia, the GI tract can be seriously affected. Symptoms ma...
10/11/2026

๐Ÿ”Ž When the autonomic nerves donโ€™t function properly in Dysautonomia, the GI tract can be seriously affected. Symptoms may include:
๐Ÿ”น Nausea
๐Ÿ”น Vomiting
๐Ÿ”น Constipation
๐Ÿ”น Diarrhea
๐Ÿ”น Abdominal Pain
๐Ÿ”น Gastroparesis
๐Ÿ”น Weight Loss
๐Ÿ”น Malnutrition
๐Ÿ”นWeight Gain
๐Ÿ”นand MORE!

๐Ÿฉบ Dysautonomia is often invisible, misunderstood, and under-recognized. Having the right physicians matters. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Saperstein specializes in diagnosing and managing Dysautonomia so patients can get real answers and real support.

๐Ÿ’ก Were you surprised that Dysautonomia can affect the entire digestive system?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Have YOU experienced any of these GI symptoms with Dysautonomia?

๐Ÿ” Share raise awareness about Dysautonomia.
๐Ÿ“Œ Save it to revisit or educate others later.
โค๏ธ Like to help this reach more people.

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