Center for Complex Neurology, EDS & POTS

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.
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๐Ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐–๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ?It's Time to Take the Next Step.Weโ€™re beginning to schedule patients from the waitlist.If you are on the...
08/28/2026

๐Ž๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐–๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ?
It's Time to Take the Next Step.
Weโ€™re beginning to schedule patients from the waitlist.

If you are on the waitlist, please check your text messages or the Klara communication app and complete your screening as soon as possible so scheduling can move forward.

Appointments are being offered on a first-response, first-scheduled basis. If thereโ€™s a delay in completing your forms, your spot may be offered to the next patient until more availability opens.

We know many of you have been waiting, and weโ€™re working carefully to move through the list while ensuring each patient receives the time and care they need.

If youโ€™re on the waitlist, check your messages today and complete your screening as soon as possible.

Save this post so you donโ€™t miss your next step, and share it with someone who may be waiting for care.

We deeply appreciate your patience and continued trust as clinic availability expands.

๐Ÿ’™ Thank you for being part of our community.

08/27/2026

Small Fiber Neuropathy is common in people with Neuropathic POTS due to small fibers in the legs getting damaged, which decreases the release of norepinephrine and increases blood pooling in the legs and feet.

If you eat a meal and still feel uncomfortably full hours later, youโ€™re not alone.Gastroparesis can affect how quickly f...
08/24/2026

If you eat a meal and still feel uncomfortably full hours later, youโ€™re not alone.

Gastroparesis can affect how quickly food moves through the stomach, which may lead to symptoms such as early fullness, prolonged fullness after eating, nausea, bloating, and other digestive symptoms.

๐ŸŽ— During Gastroparesis Awareness Month, weโ€™re highlighting symptoms that can sometimes be overlooked or mistaken for something else.

๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ?

๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ก๐—ข ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„.๐Ÿ‘‡

If these symptoms are affecting your daily life, it may be worth talking with a healthcare provider about what could be contributing to them.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Learn more about our Center on our website. https://bit.ly/Learn_More_CCN

Help Us Create a Safe, Scent-Free Environment ๐ŸŒฟโœจ At the Center, we care deeply about the comfort and safety of every pat...
08/24/2026

Help Us Create a Safe, Scent-Free Environment ๐ŸŒฟ

โœจ At the Center, we care deeply about the comfort and safety of every patient. Many individuals we see have conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), which can make them extremely sensitive to fragrances and chemicals.

Even small amounts of scent or chemical residue can trigger serious symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath, or allergic-type reactions.

To help us maintain a safe environment for all, we kindly ask that you avoid wearing or bringing the following when visiting the Center:

โ›” Perfume, cologne, or body sprays
โ›” Scented lotions, oils, or aftershaves
โ›” Hair products or dry shampoo with fragrance
โ›” Essential oils or aromatherapy items
โ›” Scented detergents or softeners on clothing
โ›” Smoke or va**ng residue on clothing
โ›” Foods or drinks with strong odors
โ›” Flowers or plants with strong scents or pollen

Your cooperation makes a meaningful difference for patients who rely on this environment to safely receive care.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and scent-free space for everyone.

08/23/2026

โœจ Did You Know? โœจ
๐Ÿš˜ It is estimated that 50% of POTS patients travel over 100 miles to receive specialized care! Contributing to delayed diagnosis and potential mismanagement of POTS patients.๐Ÿคฏ

Drop a ๐Ÿ’™ if YOU have ever had to travel to receive specialized care.
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08/21/2026

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month!
Letโ€™s talk about a condition that often gets overlooked, Gastroparesis, aka delayed stomach emptying.

Itโ€™s a digestive motility disorder where the stomach muscles donโ€™t move food like they should, causing food to sit in the stomach too long.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Common symptoms:
๐Ÿ”น Nausea or vomiting
๐Ÿ”น Stomach pain & bloating
๐Ÿ”น Early fullness (after a few bites)
๐Ÿ”น Still feeling full hours after eating
๐Ÿ”น Belching or unintentional weight loss

Gastroparesis can be mild or severe, and it affects people of all body sizes. Itโ€™s also more common in those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD).

๐Ÿงƒ Treatment may include: dietary changes, medications, and other medical support.

๐Ÿ‘€ Heard of gastroparesis before?
๐Ÿ”„ Share to raise awareness.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop a ๐Ÿ’™ if youโ€™ve experienced any of these symptoms.

08/21/2026

LONG COVID Neurological Symptoms:
๐Ÿ”ท Cognitive impairment
๐Ÿ”ท Fatigue
๐Ÿ”ท Disordered sleep
๐Ÿ”ท Memory loss
๐Ÿ”ท Tinnitus

Long COVID can be frustrating because, despite having many symptoms, patients often have normal results on routine tests such as blood work, EKG, echocardiogram, and radiological scans. However, there are specialized tests that will usually show problems in those with Long COVID. In particular, autonomic testing often shows abnormal changes in heart rate, blood pressure, or blood flow.

Recent studies at several medical schools have shown that patients with Long COVID frequently will have abnormal results on autonomic testing, exercise testing (which measures how well the body utilizes oxygen), and skin biopsy measurement of small nerve fibers. In addition, specialized blood and urine tests can identify problems with mast cells or the immune system.

08/19/2026

โœจ POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a form of dysautonomia that affects blood flow and heart rate.

๐Ÿ”Ž Itโ€™s estimated that 50% of POTS patients develop it after a viral or bacterial infection.

It can appear suddenly after a viral illness, pregnancy, surgery, or injury, and sometimes with no clear trigger at all. Many also have an underlying connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

Too often, POTS is misdiagnosed as anxiety or panic disorder, leaving patients dismissed and untreated. But their symptoms are real and they can be debilitating.

๐Ÿง  The more people who understand POTS, the fewer go misdiagnosed.
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๐Ÿ’พ Save it to educate others.
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Tag someone who still searching for answers.
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08/18/2026

Many people living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) have spent years searching for answers.

Symptoms can affect multiple body systems, yet routine testing may appear "normal." As Dr. Saperstein explains, that doesn't mean the symptoms aren't real. Recognition of these patterns has improved, helping more people receive appropriate evaluation and care.

Were you in a sport like gymnastics that highlighted your flexiblity when you were younger?
Share your experience in the comments. ๐Ÿ’™

If you're interested in becoming a patient at the Center for Complex Neurology, EDS & POTS, you can begin the screening and intake process through the link in our bio. New patient appointments are offered based on clinical review and availability.

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08/17/2026

๐Ÿ”ฌ Neurocardiogenic Syncope is a common form of Dysautonomia. Syncope is a medical term for fainting. This can cause a temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden decline in blood flow to the brain.

Can also include the following:
๐Ÿ”น Sweating in the upper body
๐Ÿ”น Immediate onset of nausea
๐Ÿ”น Rapid drop in heart rate
๐Ÿ”น Drop in blood pressure
๐Ÿ”น Sudden loss of motor functions
๐Ÿ”น Legs can give out
๐Ÿ”น Sensation you may faint
๐Ÿ”น Fainting
๐Ÿ”น Convulsions
๐Ÿ”น Non-epileptic seizures
๐Ÿ”น Confused feelings after fainting
๐Ÿ”น Exhaustion following fainting
๐Ÿ”น Injuries caused by falls

Learn more about our Dysautonomia and our new patient appointment availability now. (Link in bio)
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1010 E McDowell Road. , Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ
85006

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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