The Mississippi Dysautonomia Center

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Mississippi Dysautonomia Center!

On a day centered around gratitude, we recognize the strength of those living with autonomic disorders. The daily challenges you navigate speak to a perseverance that shapes the heart of our mission.

We are grateful for every patient who entrusts us with their care and for every family who continues to seek answers and understanding. Your determination gives purpose to the work we do.

Wishing you a meaningful and restful Thanksgiving.

11/14/2025

For many living with autonomic disorders, simple lifestyle changes can make a measurable difference. Increasing fluid intake, appropriate salt consumption, and using compression gear can help reduce symptoms of orthostatic intolerance and improve daily functioning. If you’d like guidance tailored to your situation, speak with our team at the Mississippi Dysautonomia Center. Learn more at msdysautonomia.org.

11/11/2025

New research published this month finds that over 70% of people diagnosed with chronic fatigue showed dysfunctional breathing patterns, and many of these cases may involve autonomic nervous system dysregulation. If you experience unexplained fatigue, dizziness or shortness of breath, learning more about your autonomic nervous system could be an important step. Learn more at msdysautonomia.org.

10/31/2025

This Halloween, orange may fill the streets, but we’re lighting things up teal to close out Dysautonomia Awareness Month.

Teal represents awareness for dysautonomia and other invisible conditions that often go unnoticed. As this month ends, the need for understanding continues. Every act of awareness helps those living with dysautonomia feel seen and supported.

Learn more at msdysautonomia.org.

10/28/2025

NBA star Kristaps Porziņģis recently shared that he was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a form of dysautonomia that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood flow and heart rate when standing.

Even for a world-class athlete, POTS can cause exhaustion, dizziness, and a racing heart rate just from standing upright. His experience is a reminder that dysautonomia is not a lack of effort or conditioning. It is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, one that deserves understanding, research, and compassionate care.

You can read the article about Porziņģis' diagnosis here: https://bit.ly/4qtCADF

10/14/2025

Dysautonomia can look different from person to person, but common symptoms often include lightheadedness, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, fatigue, and fainting. Many patients also experience temperature changes, digestive issues, or difficulty standing for long periods. If these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to ask if your autonomic nervous system could be involved. Early evaluation makes a difference. Learn more at msdysautonomia.org.

10/10/2025

The autonomic nervous system controls the functions we never have to think about, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. When this system is disrupted, it can affect nearly every part of daily life. Dysautonomia is the term for these autonomic malfunctions. Though complex, these conditions are not invisible. Awareness leads to recognition, and recognition leads to care.

10/08/2025

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month, a time to bring visibility to a condition that affects millions yet is often misunderstood. The Mississippi Dysautonomia Center is dedicated to improving diagnosis, care, and hope for those living with autonomic disorders. Learn more at msdysautonomia.org.

10/03/2025

The mighty Niagara Falls will roar in 💙turquoise💙 tonight to help us kick off , from 10:15pm-10:30pm Eastern.

View the lighting at https://www.niagarafallslive.com/niagara_falls_webcam.htm

Did you know Dysautonomia International launched the first Dysautonomia Awareness Month on the day we launched our organization to the public, 14 years ago today! Today we celebrate all of volunteers and advocates around the world who have worked so hard over these past 14 years to make dysautonomia well-known, to help people get diagnosed faster, and to help others know they are not alone on this journey. While Niagara Falls is impressive, together, we are louder and stronger than the mighty Niagara Falls!

08/25/2025

08/20/2025

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08/11/2025

POTS is a chronic illness that is often invisible to the untrained eye. A person with POTS may not have all of these symptoms, and some may be more sporadic while others are constant. Every person with POTS is different, and it takes individualized treatment to get the best clinical outcome. 🧠

https://www.standinguptopots.org/livingwithpots/pots-symptoms