Carrie Schluter, BCPA

Adenomyosis

abdominal pain, anxiety, balance issues, bloating, brain fog, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, enlarged uterus, fatigue, frequent urination, headaches, heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, irritable bowel syndrome, lower back pain, memory problems, migraines, mood swings, nausea, ovarian cysts, pain during intercourse, pain during menstruation, pelvic pain, pressure sensation in the pelvis, prolonged menstrual bleeding, sleep disturbances, unrefreshing sleep

A condition where the uterine lining grows into the muscular wall of the uterus, leading to heavy periods, severe cramps, […]

Endometriosis Hormonal + Reproductive

Endometriosis

abdominal pain, anxiety, balance issues, bloating, brain fog, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, heavy menstrual bleeding, hip pain, infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, irritable bowel syndrome, lower back pain, memory problems, migraines, mood swings, nausea, ovarian cysts, pain during intercourse, pain during menstruation, pain during urination, pain with bowel movements, pelvic pain, sleep disturbances, unrefreshing sleep

A chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain, inflammation, and potential fertility

Genetic + Connective Tissue Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)

anxiety, balance issues, brain fog, chest pain, cold intolerance, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty gripping objects, difficulty performing overhead activities, discoloration of hands or fingers, dizziness, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, joint stiffness, memory problems, migraines, mood swings, muscle cramps, muscle pain, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling in hands and arms, pain in shoulders and neck, poor circulation in hands or arms, shortness of breath, sleep disturbances, swelling in arms or hands, temperature sensitivity in extremities, unrefreshing sleep, weakness in arms or hands

A condition where nerves or blood vessels are compressed near the neck and shoulder, causing arm pain and numbness. key

Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Genetic + Connective Tissue

Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS)

acid reflux, anxiety, balance issues, bladder dysfunction, bloating, brain fog, chest pain, chronic pain, constipation, depression, diarrhea, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, exercise intolerance, fainting, fatigue, frequent dislocations, gastrointestinal issues, headaches, heart palpitations, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, joint hypermobility, joint instability, joint pain, joint stiffness, low blood pressure, memory problems, migraines, mood swings, muscle cramps, muscle pain, muscle weakness, nausea, numbness or tingling in hands and feet, shortness of breath, sleep disturbances, temperature intolerance, unrefreshing sleep, urinary frequency, urinary urgency

A condition causing joint hypermobility and pain, often improving with age. key symptoms common misdiagnoses possible next steps relevant specialist(s)

Genetic + Connective Tissue Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders

Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders (HSD)

Conditions related to joint hypermobility causing pain, instability, and fatigue without meeting EDS criteria. key symptoms common misdiagnoses possible next

Restless Legs Syndrome Sleep + Circadian rhythm

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

anxiety, brain fog, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, involuntary movements, irritability, memory problems, mood swings, muscle cramps, muscle pain, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling in legs, periodic limb movements during sleep, relief with movement, sleep disturbances, symptoms worsening at night, symptoms worsening at rest, uncomfortable sensations in legs, unrefreshing sleep, urge to move legs

A neurological condition causing an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often worsening at night and disrupting sleep. key symptoms

Parasomnias Sleep + Circadian rhythm

Parasomnias

anxiety, balance issues, brain fog, confusion upon waking, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty waking up, dizziness, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, fragmented sleep, headaches, involuntary movements during sleep, irritability, memory problems, mood swings, muscle pain, muscle weakness, night terrors, nightmares, periodic limb movements during sleep, restless legs syndrome, sleep paralysis, sleep talking, sleepwalking, teeth grinding (bruxism), unrefreshing sleep

A category of sleep disorders involving abnormal behaviors during sleep, such as sleepwalking, night terrors, and REM behavior disorder. key

Sleep + Circadian rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sleep-Wake Disorders

anxiety, automatic behaviors, balance issues, brain fog, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, difficulty waking up, dizziness, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, fragmented sleep, frequent napping without feeling refreshed, frequent nighttime awakenings, headaches, heart palpitations, irregular sleep patterns, irritability, memory problems, mood swings, muscle pain, muscle weakness, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound, sleep inertia, unrefreshing sleep, waking up too early

Disruptions in the sleep cycle, such as delayed sleep phase disorder, causing difficulty in maintaining a normal sleep schedule. key

Idiopathic Hypersomnia Sleep + Circadian rhythm

Idiopathic Hypersomnia

anxiety, automatic behaviors, balance issues, brain fog, confusion upon waking, depression, difficulty concentrating, difficulty staying asleep, difficulty waking up, dizziness, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, frequent napping without feeling refreshed, headaches, irritability, memory problems, mood swings, muscle pain, muscle weakness, prolonged sleep episodes, sleep inertia, unrefreshing sleep

A sleep disorder causing excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged, unrefreshing nighttime sleep. key symptoms common misdiagnoses possible next steps relevant

Kleine-Levin Syndrome Sleep + Circadian rhythm

Kleine-Levin Syndrome

altered perception, anxiety, apathy, balance issues, binge eating, brain fog, confusion upon waking, coordination problems, depression, derealization, difficulty concentrating, difficulty waking up, disorientation, dizziness, excessive sleepiness, fatigue, food cravings, hallucinations, hyperphagia, irritability, lack of motivation, memory problems, mood swings, muscle pain, muscle weakness, prolonged sleep episodes, reduced speech, social withdrawal

A rare sleep disorder causing recurrent episodes of excessive sleep, cognitive disturbances, and behavioral changes. key symptoms common misdiagnoses possible