Episode 20 - The Bendy Brain with Dr. David Saperstein

Welcome to episode 3 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Saperstein and I dive into the yet unknown world of Hypermobility. 

Topics covered: 

- Dr. Saperstein’s background and how he got to work in this field;
- Hypochondria and Hypermobility;
- What influences Hypermobility?
- Insightful recommendations to empower the Hypermobile community;
- What are the Dysautonomia symptoms and some tips
- Hypermobile brain
- Anxiety and Hypermobility
- Final message from Dr. Saperstein

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. DAVID SAPERSTEIN! Dr. David Saperstein is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force that was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. Later he completed postdoctoral training in Texas in Neuromuscular Disease and did a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship. He holds professional memberships with American Academy of Neurology, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, World Muscle Society, Peripheral Nerve Society, Arizona Neurological Society, Maricopa County Medical Society, and the Arizona Medical Society. Being involved in the community is important to Dr. Saperstein and he has previously sat on 14 different Local and National Committees. He currently sits on three National Committees as a Member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Neuropathy Action Foundation, the GBS/CIDP Foundation International, and the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. Dr. Saperstein has spent a significant amount of time studying, researching, and caring for over 2,500 patients with EDS, POTS, and other related conditions. Placing the primary focus of the Center on these specific conditions, has allowed him and his team to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to fully understand, diagnose, and manage EDS and POTS patients. Dr. Saperstein takes pride in listening to his patients, being empathetic, and providing thorough care to them. In recognition of this, Dr. Saperstein was the 2021 recipient of the Community Choice Award for Healthcare Professionals from The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Being recognized this way was such a huge honor to him and you will see the plaque displayed in the office upon your visit. In addition to his experience with patients with EDS and other related conditions, he has over 20 years’ experience as a neurologist, giving him valuable insight into some of the particularly troubling and more esoteric complications, such as Chiari malformation, CCI, headaches, cognitive disorders, and neuropathy. Dr. Saperstein also has over two decades experience in diagnosing and managing patients with complex nerve and muscle conditions such as CIDP (and other immune-mediated neuropathies), myasthenia gravis and myositis. He is available to provide care for patients with these conditions as well. David Saperstein, MD Board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

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