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Successful Treatment of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia and Mast Cell Activation Syndromes Using Naltrexone, Immunoglobulin, and Antibiotic Treatment

This 2018 case report describes a multimodal approach to treating a patient with concurrent postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). The regimen included low-dose naltrexone (LDN), intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), and rifaximin for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The patient reported significant symptom improvement across multiple

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Overview of the Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System

This 2016 comprehensive review by Wehrwein, Orer, and Barman provides an in-depth examination of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), focusing on its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The authors detail the anatomical structures, physiological functions, and pharmacological aspects of the ANS, emphasizing its role in maintaining homeostasis across various organ systems.

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