Diane Driscoll, DO, FAAO

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Doctor of Optometry

An authority on the autonomic nervous system, Dr. Diana Driscoll, Optometrist, FAAO, is a world-
renowned expert on POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and other “invisible” illnesses.

As an author, speaker, inventor and devoted researcher with four patents to date, she continues to
push forward with dramatic shifts in the evaluation and treatment of these conditions.
Dr. Driscoll's personal battle with POTS inspired a decade of self-funded groundbreaking research and
innovative treatment. Now an authority on POTS, IIH, post-COVID Longhaulers, ME/CFS, the vagus
nerve, dry eye disease, neurological gastroparesis, and brain health, she offers the compassion of a
former patient, as well as strong science.

She has dedicated her life to helping those affected, earning her the title of

“The Patient’s Researcher”.

Episode 123. The Hidden Causes of POTS No one talks about with Dr. Dianna Driscoll
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Sept. 9, 2025

Episode 123. The Hidden Causes of POTS No one talks about with Dr. Dianna Driscoll

“There is always a reason for illness. You may not have all your answers today, but that doesn’t mean answers don’t exist. Never give up.” – Dr. Diana Driscoll In this episode, Dr. Diana Driscoll — optometrist, researcher, patient, and founder of POTS Care — takes us inside her groundbreaking journey to uncover the hidden mechanisms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). After years of worsening illness and dismissal by the medical system, Dr. Driscoll combined her medical expertise with relentless patient-driven research. What emerged is now known as the Driscoll Theory, a framework that explores: What drives POTS: high intracranial pressure, vagus nerve dysfunction, neurotransmitter disruption, and systemic vascular irregularities. How to intervene: restoring vagus nerve function, reducing inflammation, supporting acetylcholine activity, and managing oxidative stress. Practical tools: supplements like ParaSym Plus and NAC Max, targeted use of histamine b…
Guest: Diane Driscoll, DO, FAAO
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