Compression of the vagus nerve due to cervical instability in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

[@vanessasouthern1792]

Oh my goodness. I am having a Eureka moment. This is revelatory to me. The last decade of my life makes sense. Physical pain and nerve damage has exacerbated mental illness. It’s like a light bulb went on in the fog 👀 thank you.

[@Leo-nine]

vanessa southern poor babe! Nothing makes your grip on reality slip like constant pain will! I hope you are finding relief. 💗

[@vanessasouthern1792]

@@Leo-nine 🙏 bless you. Thank you.

[@EtreTocsin]

Yes chronic pain will cause depression and even suicidal thoughts. That’s a normal reaction to chronic pain. You are not mentally ill. You are a normal human being having a very justified response to severe long term stress.

[@rockygirlstevenson3568]

I have similar I got vertigo to the point it turned into GAD and severe PA. I have been doing trigger point release cupping and gua sau they have improved my vertigo and my PA greatly. I hope all is well.

[@MrApplewine]

I don't trust him. Other things can mess up the vagus nerve like microbiota damage and need fermented foods.

[@Aliveandkick8]

The connection between the vagus nerve and healing is new one to me and I'm well researched in Ehler's/Danlos, POTS, MCAS. It makes perfect sense since my sleep is disturbed and this is when most healing occurs. I'm currently struggling with both vagal and carotid syncope/near syncope episodes and balancing dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine levels. The interconnectedness of everything is both eye opening and overwhelming. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.

[@gaylebrowning5301]

i kno 7 months have passed but just read ur health post and i cud have written it myself!! 😊 i too have EDS, MCAS, Pots etc. but wen u said bout balancing the histamine as well as dopamine and epinephrine ( we say adrenaline in uk😊) i was well impressed at ur knowledge. it made me think of the effect of modafonil on the brain. but dealing with its side effects too. It would be so helpful to ask you some questions. sorry its random from the past lol! ❤🦓

[@mohammadmehdi-m5o]

hey man i have had syncope too . its kinda extreme last few years and i have neck problem , did u find any cure ? im kinda desperate to find solution .

[@bartowflorida]

Definitely me. Been having this issue for 15 years. Headache, palpitations, anxiety, vertigo, ringing and pressure in left ear, severe headache and pressure in skull and eyes….and on and on

[@filipzuzo6901]

Me as well. But only last year on level you describe.

[@Charles-gf8dj]

Me also...been dealing with this for years.

[@SquideyTY]

I been having the same thing have alot of pain on the left side of my neck

[@sherriantoinette8724]

After years of trying to figure out what was causing my symptoms, and suspecting it was compression of my vagus nerves, I was told I have NFD (not by a MD). My issue started in 2017 and it took seventeen months to finally figure out my issues, compression at C1/C2 and C6/C7. I had chiropractic treatments, twice a week for one year, then once a week for another and, then once bi-weekly and now once a month. I'd been diagnosed with everything from fibromyalgia to IBS and finally somatoform disorder while I lost the use of my upper body and needed help to shower, eat, dress etc. I am functional again but I have two symptoms I just cant shake. One, my heartbeat (felt in my solar plexus, side of neck, jaw, head) is deep, I say deep because it doesn't feel fast, and gets worse with something as simple as stretching, getting up from the sitting position etc., or any physical exertion. The other more insipid one, is internal tremors, but only as my body is relaxing to fall asleep. I still have a tightening sensation in my diaphragm which I'm still working on. This discomfort and then pain in my diaphragm is how it started, then it spread to my arms, neck and started to affect my left leg. It has been almost seven years, and I am still trying to heal the constant pounding. I stay under the radar, meaning I don't exercise like I used to to keep my physical exertion to a minimum or watch my stress levels so I don't get the tremors. I just want the pounding in my body to stop and be able to fall asleep again without the tremors. I feel like my body is stuck in the sympathetic mode and it cant get out, and every time i fall asleep, its as if it tries to wake me up, as if to say, sleeping is not an option. IT is horrible.

[@wesporter2176]

I'm going to give this a try for my anxiety and tinnitus which I've had since bumping the top of my head (not even that hard). I did upper cervical care (NUCCA) for about 15 months and it really helped a lot but got a bit too aggressive digging bamboo in the yard the other day and now it's all back with a vengeance. Hopefully an adjustment this Monday will help but looks like I need more help to hold the atlas in place as my ligaments are not healing fast enough. BTW taking aspirin helps reduce the severity of attacks it lowers inflammation and as I understand takes pressure off the vagus nerve.

[@kelseynichole6298]

I stumbled across your videos about how cervical instability can affect the vagus nerve and cause so many symptoms. Ever since my car accident in august of last year I have had debilitating symptoms. My heart rate goes into flares where it constantly drops and rises even if I’m laying or standing. It’s such a scary symptom. And I’ve noticed when I have this happen I have where my digestion goes into overdrive, I have body temperature problems from chills to sweating. I also have full body neuropathy and I’m only 23. When I saw your videos I immediately looked for prolotherapy near me and low and behold your office is 30 minutes from me. I feel like this is a sign. It’s gotten so bad I’ve become severely depressed and so anxious. I will be calling your office as soon as I can

[@kelseynichole6298]

I want to believe this is 100% the reason since I did get severe whiplash from the accident. I just want my life back

[@valdo4842]

@@kelseynichole6298 sounds like post concussion syndrome I can relate! Am actually flying to Florida today for my second treatment! Have you started treatment?

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

@Kelsey Nichole did you get an appointment? Treatment ?

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

@@valdo4842 how are you doing with the treatment? I too have a lot of the symptoms the doctor prescribes and am thinking about treatment.

[@valdo4842]

@@browneyedgirlFL67 so far I’ve had 5 treatments I’d say I’ve improved about 40%. The sad part is I have no more funds to continue its really expensive for me since I was treating my TMJ, upper back and my cervical plus flight and hotel for 2 people!

[@johnscott7386]

Absolute legend

[@trb7183]

You explain everything so well Dr Hauser, so simple to follow and understand 👍👌💕

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

So nice of you, terry button, thank you. Glad it was helpful and we wish you all the best in health!

[@Bob_Adkins]

Excellent information and clear, concise presentation. Thanks Doc, I learned a lot.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thanks Bob!

[@redtroika8264]

Great video, great explanation of the condition and a great solution.

[@nicoleisabellaspeaks]

How many shots needed???

[@_yuri_bara_]

It can also cause seizures. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy because of it but my dad brought me to a chiropractor after the hospital's couldn't figure it out. After a treatment plan the vertebrae stopped pressing on my vagus nerve and my grand mal seizures stopped completely. It's been about 13 years and I haven't had a seizure of any kind since. This seems to be something that people haven't quite figured out yet that really would help a lot of seizure sufferers and even rid them of their seizures completely like it did for me.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Yuri, Glad that you found the help you needed from the chiropractor who could get you into proper alignment and reduce the excessive pressure on the vagus nerve. Wish you all the best in continued good health!

[@humility1st]

Thank you! I agree completely. This is awesome! I have everything you said!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thank you so much for your kind words, humility1st. Wish you all the best in health!

[@christmastree7394]

Agh. That makes so much sense now.

[@samsundarakrishnan]

Hello sir , you doing amazing job bringing awareness to people , I was recently diagnosed with Superior mesentery Artery Syndrome since getting back problem stared wobbliness lost strength left part of body grip strength on on hands.. stomach can’t digest any food at all.. Gastroenterologist said it’s a unknown nerve compression

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi friendship love, So sorry to hear about your health problems but glad that you have been able to receive a diagnosis and some initial care. If you would like to talk with us in more detail about your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics, please reach out to us directly through our website, email, or phone. We wish you all the best in health and getting your life back! If you want us to be a part of your recovery, we'd love to help. Take care.

[@Sorensenator86]

I have this condition of cervical instability but due to old injuries that have stretched my ligaments on only the left side of my neck. I have seen a chiropractor for about 7-8 years now and it does help, but I still have tough stretches where I feel completely out of myself. I get very anxious, my hearts beats out of my chest sometimes just after eating and my neck and head feel like there is a lot of pressure and tightness. Physically I am not out of shape and exercise regularly. Sometimes I get an adjustment and the C1 or C2 will pop back into position and all the anxiety, sweating, heart palpitations go away almost immediately. I even went to a private clinic (I'm Canadian) when I was 27 to get diagnosed, and all they could tell me is I had a vagus nerve sensitivity and I needed anti depressants. My wife has been concerned lately as I have not been myself and wants to get to the bottom of this. I have a very good GP but every doctor I've talked to about this seems clueless. Do you have any suggestions on where I should start?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Sorensenator86, So sorry that you are experiencing all of that. You sound like patients who we help here in our Florida Neck Center. We would be happy to review your case in more detail if you would like our opinion on your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinic. We understand not everyone can travel, especially right now. However, we do treat many patients from Canada, and perhaps this will be a more feasible option in the future. Please feel free to reach out to us directly through our website where you can upload imaging reports and complete a more detailed symptom and case intake form to tell us more about you. Wish you all the best in health and getting to the bottom of how to repair your cervical ligaments.

[@Zakisthebest]

I am so intrigued by this. It's been suggested to me that my children may have Ehlers Danlos (and quite honestly, I believe I do as well). Myself and 2 of my children have many, if not all of the symptoms you mentioned, plus more. My son seemed to be flexible, but had no real issues until he was involved in a sledding accident, and literally for the last year and a half, his life has been one battle after another. He's been seeing a cranial sacral therapist which has shown the most helpful of everything we've done, but she, our chiropractor and our intergrative dr have all mentioned that his C1 & C2 are absolute junk. Mine are the same! I've been seeing chiropractors for 23 years, and no matter how good the adjustment, my cervicals (and many other vertebras) never stay in place. Are there practitioners in New England that do this kind of therapy? I so desperately want to give my son's life back to him...and I wouldn't mind feeling what "normal" feels like either! (Commenting under my son's profile..lol)

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thank you for reaching out! Sorry to hear about your son. We would be happy to take a closer look at both of your cases and see how we can help. Treating the upper cervical area is a specialty and most patients do have to travel for treatment. We treat patients who travel from all around the globe, many from the New England area. If you would like to see Dr. Hauser in our Florida office, please email us directly to privately discuss your medical case: [e-mail]. Wish you all the best.

[@BuilderMega]

I had a whiplash accident at work and I’ve had titinitus in my left ear

[@druevanlake8286]

I too have many of these symptoms. Work life was hell as I was always hunched over a desk. 2 whiplashes, thrown from a horse at age 13, and was slapped a lot as a child. I have spent thousands in chiropractic care , P.T. Braces , have gas’s tmj and yet still my atlas and axis don’t stay in place. Tinnitus getting worse, gerd, headaches almost daily. Attention deficit disorder , but it seems to be really bad when my neck is out. I said for years I felt like I was walking in a cloud. It feels like a stroke patient trying to make a damaged part of their brain work. All is good for the day or two my neck stays in place, then whammo, I knew I wasn’t crazy but emotions were all over the place from the frustration and constant explanations of why I thought I wasn’t feeling “normal”. I hope to be able to visit your clinic one day. Drue

[@druevanlake8286]

Gerd not gas’s in my previous entry**

[@TheDerMilos]

@@druevanlake8286 You have to start taking allithiamine/benfotiamine and p5p. These will give you the energy and clarity and help you while you find the solution.

[@TrollMeister_]

That was very informative. Thanks doctor.

[@suemarie6032]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@savvyconsumer7342]

Ended up with pacemaker after heart valve surgery. I swear it had to to with this. 1 and 1 half years of pt and few months later back to wear I was. This is a recurrent situation. I practice good poster diet exercise etc. Among many other issues finally awarded disability benefits. Uggh ortho wants to do prp in knees and hips for torn labrum. Pain management wants to do prp in cervical and for my spondololithesis. No$$$$ and ins won't cover. So I remain totally dysfunctional and 100 percent pain when there are possibilities to a better outcome. Did have neural ablation on neck and lower spine. Much better that steroid injections. Though I still feel like I'm hold a forty pound bowling ball for s head.

[@Janmove]

Loved...very calm and well explained!🔥👍

[@helenmoore4372]

Thank you so much for this very informative video !

[@samiam8764]

I have Ehlers Danlos, chiari malformation ( decompressed 1999) klippel feil syndrome C5-T2, cervical instability, instability at c4-c5 with cord impingement, mast cell, hyperadrenergic POTS, 24/7 anxiety/fight or flight and other junk....I have many episodes of high HR and BP..they are thinking it's my vagus nerve....I'm supposing I may be too complicated of a case...I live in Iowa and am house bound and many days bed bound :-( But your explanation is right on I think....

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Sam, wow so sorry to hear about your condition and current state of being housebound. We appreciate you taking the time to reach out. Yes, you do have a complicated case, but we see others like you so it might not be something too complicated for us, should you be able to travel to our Florida clinic in the future to be treated by Dr. Hauser. We would be happy to discuss your case further. You can reach out to us privately and have your case reviewed by our clinical team on our EDS page- the Get Help Now tab on the right. It has a case intake form you can use. www.caringmedical.com/conditions/prolotherapy-eds-hypermobility/ Wish you all the best in health, Sam! We would love to talk with you more and possibly meet you in person! Take care for now.

[@samiam8764]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I will definitely check it out...I have many questions!! I am closer to the Illinois center...I've been to Florida once and the heat and humidity were horrid on my hyper POTS....are you suggesting Florida because of the Dr you mentioned??

[@Stephanie-yx2ql]

Hello and thank you for all your great knowledge. I have a condition of Chiari malformation. I've had a long history of anxiety, watery bowels which the doctor says " IBS" . And 18 years of heart palpitations that no cardiologist can figure out. Question... could the Chiari malformation cause the vagal constriction. Thank you😊

[@giulianacassataro2864]

After seeing this, I believe my vagus nerve is definitely being affected . Though I don't have EDS , I am hypermobile and have a reversed cervical curve, made worse by a car accident 12 years ago, disc herniations at C4, C5, C6 and pain all the time, up and down spine, not just neck area. I have degenerative discs and osteoarthritis, history of tick borne infections that have attacked my joints and rest of my body and in menopause. So many symptoms and more recently, anxiety, depression and panic attacks. I am in fight or flight, trying to get out of it. My sleep is horrible. I went on an ssri and weaned off after 3 months as i feel like it made me worse and hated all the side effects. I started seeing a chiropractor that is doing traction for my neck. I hope this helps me. I have so much going on. Some days i just can't take the pain. Been in pain for many years and it's overwhelming at times. Wish I could come see you.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We are so sorry that you are experiencing this - we pray that you can find some healing! You are on the right track of looking into alternative medicine, don't give up hope!

[@dianeculverhouse6979]

I wouldn't go to a. Chiropractor if you are hypermmobile

[@jackneals5585]

VERY good video! Thank you so much sir!!!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Jack Neals, Thanks for the kind comment. All the best to you.

[@terriehein8434]

It’s so informative I believe my vagus nerve is compressed

[@terriehein8434]

Had this for three years

[@Blake-pz7jj]

Exceptional explanation, love the video.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thank you, Colton, for the very kind feedback. Wish you all the best!

[@sharant1755]

Hello, I am interested in a visit to your clinic. Where may I find more details?

[@basicbarks]

Go to their website, I'm also going to visit soon thank God!!!

[@Chiroman527]

Dr. Ross, I've posted on your other videos. I find this tie into Cervical Instabilities to the Vagus Nerve is Sooooooo Spot on. I suffer with the maladies you describe: anxiety, IBS, Brain Fog, Fibromyalgia, Tinnitus, etc., etc.,. I have Military Neck, C4-C7 disc herniations, cervical stenosis, and Lumbar disc issues, DDD in many areas, and Facet arthritis for good measure ... Oh yeah, Scoliosis at 25 degrees (dextroscoliosis), in the Lumbar spine. T9-T10 disc herniations as well.... All this over the course of 55 years of suffering a fractured right femur at age 15 (now 69), resulting in a 1 inch shorter leg . No action was recommended by the doctor at that time, nor did my Parents think to ask about wearing adjusted shoes . That single thing may have prevented the misery I have now. Of course over the years, my spine started to twist and the hips dropped to accomodate for the shorter thigh bone. The misery has really intensified during the past 15 years. After visiting 5 Spinal / Ortho and Neuro Surgeons (2 of them 2X), No Surgery is recommended - too much arthritis . A renowned Neuro Surgeon at Columbia Pres , Paul McCormick, said: " I would have to reconstruct your Lumbar spine......no one will touch that ". I've been to PT many times, seen 5 Chiropractors and receive Pain managment from a pain management doctor . But No one has explained this impact of Cervical Instabilities on the body and most pointedly on the nervous system. The Vagus Nerve. I'll leave with one additional comment: after my first cervical MRI , 8 years ago, the radiologist report as portrayed to me by the Pain Management doctor indicated that my spinal canal appeared to be more narrow than normal. Possible congenital issue. So with the issues which have gravitated to my neck from the lower back (including SI inflammation in both SI joints & hip arthritis), it is only common sense what is in this dissertation . I'm in NY , where do I find a local doctor who thinks like You !!!

[@Hansen23900]

How painful are the injections to regain stability??

[@valdo4842]

Not painful at all! Getting a tattoo is 10 times more painful put it that way.

[@shark61111]

How do you determine if the vagus nerve is being compressed?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi shark61111, It is determined by the patient's history and physical findings, and digital motion x-ray.

[@billyhanlon6934]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Just curious, are the digital motion x-rays taken in the office or is this an outside / 3rd party procedure?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

@@billyhanlon6934 Hi Billy, We have DMX in both of our offices and do unique testing protocols for the cervical spine. However, if you have already had a DMX performed at another location, we would review it during your consultation/exam. Some patients have already had one and that is how they learned about us in the first place, and others want to have it done while they're here. We also will often use them during the Prolotherapy treatment course to see how the spine curve and instability are improving with treatment. If you would like to discuss your case, please email us directly at [e-mail]. Thanks for reaching out!

[@Jimdimmer]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Does this mean that an upright MRI is not absolutely necessary to be able to achieve a diagnosis of cervical instability? Upright MRI is £1300 to image the cervical spine in neutral, flex and extension in the UK to look for CCI, but DMX is £300. I'm sure you can guess which one id rather pay for IF both can achieve the same level of validation from physicians. Love your videos btw, comprehensive and straight to the point.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

@@Jimdimmer Hi Jimmy, Thank you for reaching out and your kind words. We just uploaded a video about this exact topic moments ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHK6n31qacaLp9E Hope that helps to answer it. Basically, you are correct. We prefer DMX in most cases.

[@katea5590]

Thank you for this information. How do we find a Dr to diagnose and treat this condition?

[@emilyalternative9519]

I think this is the issue I’m having. I’m waiting for the genetics department at U of M to evaluate me for EDS.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Emily Alternative, Wish you all the best in your care at U of M to evaluate and help you make sense of what you are experiencing. If you would like our help in the future, whether or not you are confirmed to have EDS, we would be happy to review your case and see how we can help your cervical instability problems. Feel free to reach out to us anytime through our website, email, or phone. Take care for now.

[@arijitray4724]

I have deep breathing difficulty palpitations bloating and muscle weakness ..all tests scans in er show nothing.. going on ror 3 4 weeks. My thoracic spine is tender and entire back and mid rib feels sore..decreases when i take advil..went to physiotherapy and they worked on thoracic back and immediately symptoms returned..coul not get sleep.. legs feel weak ..tired..do i have the same nerve pinch??

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Arijit Ray, We would be happy to have you speak with one of our clinical team members and see if you sound like a good candidate for our treatments. So sorry that you are having all of these symptoms. It sounds like a lot of cases we treat, especially where the ER scans aren't showing anything because ligament laxity problems will not show up on those tests. They are not looking for spinal instability which can cause all of the symptoms you are describing. If you would like to talk more to us, and upload any pertinent test reports, you can complete a symptom intake form and learn about the initial visit for cases like yours here: www.caringmedical.com/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-full-body-hypermobility-specialist-visit/

[@realtalk9195]

I also have the breathing difficulty and palpitations along with a lump in my throat blood test and ecg came back ok. Also slight radiating left chest pain feels like it’s coming from the top of my spine. Doctors recon it’s just anxiety. Are you round the problem yet?

[@Correctrix]

Wouldn’t this therapy cause a stiffer neck? I’m not sure I like the idea of tighter ligaments. How about scaffolding the cervical spine with muscle through intensive physiotherapy? I do half an hour a day, and seem to be seeing some improvement in my suboccipital pain, migraine, brainfog and POTS.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Correctrix, Thanks for your question. Glad that you are seeing some improvement with your physiotherapy sessions- that's great! What we think of as a "stiff neck" is from the muscles. They are not meant to do the work of the ligaments. The ligaments hold bone to bone. Thus, when a joint is super loose, it is due to ligament laxity. That is the structure that needs to be tightened/strengthened. Muscles are supposed to be able to contract and then relax, but they do not get that chance when the ligaments are too loose. Thus, they become chronically stiff, tense, tight. Physiotherapy is great and works alongside Prolotherapy but they are targeting two different areas. There are more videos on our channel about these concepts if you want to check them out. Wish you all the best in health!

[@hollyjames4804]

How much for a video consult?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Holly James, thank you for the question. All of our fees are on our website: www.caringmedical.com/for-patients/pricing-and-payment-policies/. Dr. Hauser's video consults are $375. Please reach out to us directly if you would like our team to review your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics and a video consultation. Wish you all the best in health.

[@PhatBoyFresh]

Can this be caused by long term poor posture?

[@maduraprasad5114]

Can vagus nerve compression cause achalasia. If it so what test can diagnose this and is it reversible?

[@DJNigievinn]

I have compressed vertibrae in my neck 3/4/5 vertibrae and all those symptoms I have

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi DJ Nigie Vinyl Vinn, Thank you for sharing and sorry to hear that. Glad you are looking into some possible options to explore to resolve your symptoms. We wish you all the best in healing!

[@DJNigievinn]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I had labyrinthitis ten years ago from a head injury & it’s never really gone away.. this last month or so I’ve got this swelling feeling in my neck under my ear & it even spreads around & above my ear.. the pain is ridiculous. But I haven’t got visual swelling it’s all inside my ear I can feel it

[@thebespokebird]

How would this prolo therapy effect someone with type 1 chiari malformation?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thanks for your question. Dr. Hauser and PA Matias did a video on chiari malformation a couple years ago that you may find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oorOmISbl7-FY9U We help patients who have had that finding plus a lot of others. We would be happy to discuss your case in more detail and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. On our "neck conditions" page on our CaringMedical.com website, you can also fill out a case intake form where you can detail the symptoms and findings in your case and upload an MRI report for our clinical team to review to see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. We wish you all the best in health!

[@idontshakehands]

You cannot regenerative medicine your way out of a structurally incorrect skeleton. Your chiari is caused by too small of a skull and the foramen magnum not being large enough. Idk how prolotherapy could possibly change this. Sounds like they'd take your money tho!

[@MrGone-bw6bk]

@@idontshakehands Correct observation, in my opinion. I’d suggest perhaps finding a physiotherapist or Pilates instructor who specializes in personal training programs for those who have joint hypermobility.

[@vmcnick]

I have persistent anxiety and insomnia - my heart is never "at rest." I also have persistent bowel troubles. My upper ribcage near my heart and my back are in pain but the pain is not so significant - the other symptoms are. Imaging has showed nothing of note so I have not been able to get any effective treatment. So far rolling my back/visiting the chiropractor have been the closest to relief I have gotten. People look at me like I am crazy when I try to explain what I am going through. I started reading about the vagus nerve a couple of months ago and it all started to make sense. Would be interested in a consultation.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Vince, Sorry about all of your progressie symptoms. We definitely wouldn't think you're crazy because this is actually "normal" for the new patients we see. It sounds like you're on the right road with your research into vagus nerve function and how it affects all the systems you mentioned. Not sure if you've already checked these out, but Dr. Hauser did over 6 hours of vagus nerve-related webinars which are on our channel. Might be some applicable information to your case. Of course, we would be happy to review your case in more detail and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. You can fill out a more detailed intake form on your symptoms and upload any applicable reports on our neck pain patient page: www.caringmedical.com/head-neck-specialist-visit/ or email or call us too. Wish you all the best in health. Hope we can help you resolve these issues and restore your function. Take care for now.

[@azjojo3120]

Thank you for such a good explanation. My adult son has abdominal migraines and in the research I have done, I believe the vagus nerve is playing a role. Have you ever treated this condition in relation to the vagus nerve or do you think it can be related? Thank you!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi AZjojo, Thanks for sharing and we're sorry to hear about your son. Yes, there are a myriad of digestion and abdominal issues that can occur due to any type of vagus nerve interruption, and are some of the most common reasons patients come to our center for help. We usually see in improvements in these symptoms relatively quickly as the curve is corrected and stability restored. Wishing you and your family all the best in health!

[@annhill4164]

Latest autism research is suggesting it is caused by poor vagal tone, for example from a compressed vagus nerve as it overstimulates the sympathetic nervous system which can present with what we call autism. Seeing this it is not surprising that EDS is often diagnosed in people who have autism, but EDS possibly comes first.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Ann, Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts and the connection between, the vagus nerve, autism, and EDS. Wish you all the best in health!

[@karlamalcolm9249]

Are there case studies to show the success of the injections?

[@tweetbird4152]

Is this treatment available in uk as I have severe Elher Danlos.syndrome

[@94DanielJ]

Hi could this lead to muscle twitching also nerves miss firing and nerve pain down your spine

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi 94DanielJ, Thanks for the question. Yes, it can. We have a more about these issues in our vagus nerve webinar series and other vagus nerve/cervical instability playlists too if you wanted to delve further into the topic. Take care.

[@2manycatsforadime]

which medical specialty is going to be best to consult with for this problem. Surely not my primary care.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We recommend looking for someone who specializes in your area of concern, it does require research! However we would love to see you in our office! Please contact us directly and someone from our clinical team can learn more about your case.

[@angelahall2872]

Good morning from England UK I have discovered your channel and it has felt like having all of my questions answered thank you for making your videos. Could you please let me know is there anywhere in the UK I can get prolotherapy for Vegas nerve problems? I would be willing to fly out for treatment please can you let me know how long I would need to stay in America and how much it would cost please. Thank you Angela

[@fusgersnabble224]

ya but how do you find a good doctor in your area

[@s.s.4446]

People with EDS need to be very careful with treatments. EDS causes micro tears in the body. A physical therapist or MD can make symptoms worse, to the point of causing more injury. Just bc a Dr talks about EDS, doesn’t mean the Dr has extensive experience in treating EDS. There’s a great program at Casa Colina Hospital in CA.

[@danielbeavers8701]

How do I get a test like this. I am 31 years old and I have no life. I basically stay iny bed all the time because I have heart palpitations and extreme spine pain and mussle spasms. My stomach is messing up really bad now. It seems like it all started after I was trying to pop my back in a chair on day and my neck poped and when it did something hurt really bad like it was pinched I couldn't move my neck to the left for a while but slowly seemed to go back to normal. The only thing I noticed after was extreme leg and foot pain. But then a year and a half later my other symptoms started. I caint get help because doctors seem to eather act like they are overwhelmed with what IAM saying or they want to send me to 100 difrent docters but I don't have the energy. The worse part is the palpitations and stomach. But I just need the right test. I have proof of my mussles jumping all over my body. At this point and time I just don't know what to do or were to go. I just want my life back. I have 2 kids that I am missing out on there life's. I miss everything. I litterly stay in the bed 11 montthes out of the year. At first not as much. The heat makes my symptoms way worse and I have nevve and skin pain. Please anyone with any info I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and have a blessed day .

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Daniel, you sound like a good candidate for our neck center. We see a lot of patients who say the same issues that you are having with overwhelming their other doctors. But this is exactly what we specialize in, very difficult and complicated cases. We would want to review your case in more detail and can speak with you privately about what to expect in our office for dynamic testing at your first visit and come up with a treatment plan. If you'd like to submit more about the details on your case, we have a case intake form on our site: www.caringmedical.com/head-neck-specialist-visit/ Hope we can help you soon!

[@roberto125919]

you have chiari malformation.

[@GLGC688]

You have to get out of bed. POTS (the heart rate problem you have) is made worse the longer you remain bed ridden. Deconditioning exacerbates this problem. You have to begin exercising, even just 5 minutes at first. Also start drinking water (at least 100 oz a day according to my daughter's dysautonomia doctor) and increase your salt intake. You'll need to see a doctor to do a tilt table test for the tachycardia and a gastroenterologist for the stomach issues. When my throat starts acting up, I switch to a liquid diet ( soup, etc) until it settles back down. This can take weeks. The most important thing right now is trying your best to get out of bed. The longer you lie in bed, the worse off you'll be.

[@danielbeavers8701]

@@GLGC688 thank you. It does seem like i feel a little better overall when i can start doing stuff. The thing is some days i wake up and it want stop palpitations. It's so scary and feels like i will faint. Then in the summer time it's way worse the heat will set it off. I know i am all but defeated. Doctors don't take me seriously and want to send me to a million appointments i don't have the energy for. IAM missing out on my kids growing up. There my hole life. If it wasn't for them IAM not sure if could find the courage to keep doing this. It's effecting my relationship because IAM basically worthless. It's a hard HARD way to live. I used to be so full of life and joy. Now iam a prisoner to my own body. No one understands and i doubt half if anyone even believes exactly how bad it is. I think a lot of people just think IAM depressed. I sure wish. But thank you for taking your time to tell me. God bless you.

[@GLGC688]

@@danielbeavers8701 I understand because I have the same problem. Though I was not bedridden for months, I was for weeks. I kept going to the ER because of the heart rate and they did nothing for me. I went to my primary doctor and they referred me to cardiology. Cardiology tried to say it was just anxiety. Then my daughter was diagnosed with hyper mobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome and now suddenly mentioning that to the doctors gets them to listen a little bit. I went back to my primary care doctor and told her I wanted to be tested for dysautonomia. She sent out the referral. That appointment isn't until November 2020. While I wait for that appointment, I joined an online support group for those with the same symptoms and I found a doctor there that I will go see next week. Regardless of the diagnosis, they will tell us to drink more water and increase salt intake. So I have started that already. See if increasing your salt intake helps a bit. That way you can do one thing at a time while you regain energy enough to get to the right doctor. Tell your doctor you want to be tested for dysautonomia. I hope you improve. My daughter's physical therapist said aquatic therapy is really good for this condition, so when you do get some energy, it may worth getting into a pool and doing exercises there.

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

How long does the prolo-therapy last?

[@rsb6178]

Hi, where can I find a practitioner in my area to treat this. I am in N Idaho and can go to Eastern Washington

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi RS B, Wish you all the best in your search. If you cannot find someone with experience in cases like yours and travel is an option in the future, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Take care.

[@nancneumann4196]

Can cervical instability cause tmj, central apnea, hypersomnia and/or gastroparesis ?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Nanc Neumann, Yes it can because the vagus nerve innervates so many autonomic functions in our bodies. This nerve runs so close to the vertebrae that if there is too much instability or the curve is reversed (s-curve instead of a c-curve) this can cause injury to the vagus nerve. If you have questions about your specific case and want to see if you're a good candidate for our clinics, we would be happy to review your case. Thanks for your question and wish you all the best in health!

[@MsMesem]

I was fine until a supposed fascia therapist put pressure on base of cranium and atlas... totally screwed me up and doesn't care... somehow its my fault. Seen 5 different practitoners to try to correct the damage done.... still not there months later.

[@ariadnaignatenko]

Thank you so much for this information! Its reveiling. Would you say vagus nerve is compresses in hyperextension as well? Postures like contortion chinstands and/or mouth piece... thank you!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We have experience with individuals who have EDS and are hyper mobile - which can cause cervical instability. Cervical instability can then cause nerve compression so it is likely.

[@arupdebbarma4420]

How to heal vagus nerve compression... During hiatus hernia surgery Can open wrap Heal.vagus nerve compression

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We have a lot of great resources on our website on this topic! www.carinngmedical.com

[@BlackMesaTrainee]

Hello, could the cervical instability occur at c5 or c6, contributing to a inhibited deltoid and biceps muscle function?

[@IshrixTheGoblin]

I have EDS, POTS, MCAS, as well as cervical instability, degenerative disk disease, and osteoarthritis. I have severe damage to my cervical nerves and the last time I had any injection in my neck it paralyzed me for 20 minutes including my diaphragm. Since that incident I refuse to have injections in my neck anymore. Is there a different manner to stabilize those joints without injecting them?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Alyxandrea, Thank you for reaching out to us about your case. So sorry to hear about everything you are dealing with and we would be happy to review your case in more detail to see if we feel you'd be a good candidate for our clinics. Unfortunately, at the current time, the only way to stimulate ligament strengthening is through Prolotherapy, which is injections. Our Medical Director, Ross Hauser, MD has 3 decades of experience with performing injections full time, including to C1 and other very sensitive areas in EDS patients. Other treatments, like physical therapy, can really only work muscle groups and as you know, they are very different. If you would like to tell us more about your case, you can complete a case intake form on our EDS page: www.caringmedical.com/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-full-body-hypermobility-specialist-visit/ or email us directly at [e-mail]. Wish you all the best in health!

[@nathanwood5977]

Have dizziness, pins and needles in feet, weak legs/ankles..tightness in buttocks back of legs, neck stiffness and crunching and lower back ache...and always had treat issues..clearing, cough..

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi nick, Sorry to hear about all of your symptoms that you are dealing with and would love to try to help you, if you have not been successful with finding treatment options with your current healthcare provider. Feel free to reach out to our team directly for a more detailed case intake form if you wanted to be seen in our testing and treatment center in Fort Myers, FL. We with you all the best in health and finding a resolution for your symptoms. Hang in there, Nick.

[@BrettEvan]

I suffered a neck strain from a neck flexion workout. That day i went into a hyper stress response. Ive calmed a bit and pains gone but insomnia is still bad. Wonder if that damaged my vagus and what you showed here. Im also lacking neck curve. Who do i see for this??

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Brett, Thanks for sharing your story- sorry to hear about your neck injury. In our office, we use digital motion x-ray to see what is happening with the neck in motion and analyze the curve. Then we individualize the treatment based on if there is cervical instability that needs both prolotherapy and curve correction and how to go about doing those together or any other treatments that could be helpful and workouts a person can resume. We'd be happy to discuss your case in more detail to see if you sound like a good candidate for our treatments, if you would like. Feel free to reach out to us directly through our website, email, or phone. We wish you all the best in your search for the best options to resolve your insomnia and underlying neck curve and strain injury. Take good care.

[@michellewalter2734]

My dizziness start few years ago 2019 on and off until this year February 8 2022 i wake up with dizziness and this time didn't go away. Then i get anxiety and stomach discomfort like nausea,vomit and loss appetite. I went twice to ER because of my condition and i need help please. Thank you for the response

[@momomohamed]

Any updates?

[@ashahanakre8941]

Dr.i had tachycardia with that I would have cramps in the stomach plus heavy pulling sensations at the back of head,burning sensations in the spine and pulsation in the chest region followed by heaveyness...I have been suffering from 3 months...I did ct scan but nothing serious showed up...could this be nerve damage which remained undetected?...please help

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Asha, So very sorry to hear about your condition! It sounds like there could be vagus nerve involvement, and we would need to talk with you more about your overall case to help determine if we think we could help you here. We would love to help you! If you would like to talk with our team in detail, please reach out to us directly through email or phone, or you can complete a neck/vagus nerve intake form on our Caring Medical website where you can upload the CT report and let us know more of the symptoms and history on your worsening condition. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care for now.

[@ashahanakre8941]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy thanks for your reply Dr...I will send you ct reports on your email...I just wanted to ask that the pain behind my head could also be due to nerve involvement...

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

@@ashahanakre8941 Hi Asha, You're welcome. Yes, pain that goes up into the head, occiput, and face are often from nerves that are being injured as they run close to the cervical vertebrae.

[@MissEAG]

Look up Kundalini Awakening

[@annekirkland5142]

I have Fibromyalgia chronic pain in neck and shoulder area and lower back, terrible brain fog for 30 odd years, would a ciropractor help?????

[@janemorrow6672]

Would this affect someone with scoliosis?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Jane, Yes it can. People with scoliosis can also have these other conditions. If this is something you are dealing with and would like our team to review your case, we would be happy to help. Wish you all the best in health!

[@AdaptandAppreciate]

Thank you for this! Can you recommend me a doctor similar to you that works in the UK?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Living With Limits, Glad that you found the information helpful. We do not have a center in the UK, sorry. We actually treat patients from the UK here because they have difficulty finding an EDS specialist or Upper Cervical spine Prolotherapist and only finding people who inject the lower spine, or not at all. If you wish to get our opinion on your case, if travel is feasible in the future, we'd be happy to review it in more detail: www.caringmedical.com/conditions/prolotherapy-eds-hypermobility/#get-help-now Wish you all the best in health!

[@AdaptandAppreciate]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I truly appreciate it!

[@davidedeblasio1783]

THE SPINE,, ( MUST ALWASY be considered,,,,, ANS CNS Pns,,,, nervous systems,,,,, ) that CHIRO twist, and this Prolo,, tight the ligaments, and Have a GOOD posture,,, well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, seems like it really makes a Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuger differecnce,,, THANKS DOC,,,,,,cheers to all,,,

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thanks Davide, All the best to you!

[@MinnyMann]

I have everything mentioned in everyone’s comments that skyrocketed after a upper cervical chiropractor treatment I shouldn’t have gone to. I have had wonderful ones in the past. I also have MS so I really can’t find a doctor to listen to me that my vagus nerve was damaged. With the extreme anxiety it caused I was just put on a bunch of meds and have been on disability now for over a year. is there ANYONE you can please recommend in the northeast for me to see. PLEASE Thank you!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Shadowjumper, Thanks for sharing and sorry to hear that the chiropractic treatment did not help at the last treatment. In cases like this, we look at the ligament integrity and overall cervical curve and levels of instability with Digital Motion X-ray and a thorough physical exam and medical history. If there is a structural component that seems to indicate vagus nerve impairment due to cervical instability, Prolotherapy is usually started along with appropriate curve correction or other treatments as appropriate. We do not have a referral outside of our office, but we understand it is not always feasible for people to travel to our center. We wish you all the best in your search and hope that some of the videos and webinars can help shed some light on possible options to explore. Should travel be an option for you in the future and you are still having symptoms, our team would be happy to review your case in more detail. Take care.

[@mitchellstadler]

Can the vagus nerve compression cause a persistent feeling of needing to clear your throat? Thank you

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Mitchell, Yes, issues in the throat and those with swallowing are a common symptom. We will be posting more videos about that this week and into January as well. We are also hosting a vagus nerve webinar on January 7th on our Facebook page as well if you'd like to join us there. It will be added to our KZbin channel afterward too. You can also see more on our CaringMedical.com site too. Wish you all the best.

[@tracyreeder3103]

HOW DO YOU GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU GUYS ?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Tracy, If you would like to discuss your case privately, you can contact us at CaringMedical.com or email us at [e-mail] Best of luck to you!

[@LJ-fm5og]

What is the cost of a DMX? Can you review an overseas patient?

[@devinlefevers7185]

Doc I’ve had a variety of symptoms over the last month and doctors can’t help me. I’m 22 years old. It started with ear pain which went to getting fluid in my ear with no infection. Over the last 3 weeks it’s progressed to numbness in the back of the throat and decreased gag reflex on left side. I have swollen lymph nodes under neck with indigestion decreased urine output and back pain. Doctors say heartburn but when I take PPIs or any anti acid it causes me severe chest pain. I had chest x ray that was normal, CT of neck and sinuses that was normal, ultrasound of abdomen that was normal. Blood work all came back normal except for slightly high platelet count at 417,000. I also have increased anxiety. I was trying to tell doctors it’s something wrong with my vagus nerve but they told me I’d been googling too much. What do you think? I’m supposed to have a brain MRI soon. I’m worried I’m young and was perfectly healthy a month ago

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Devin, So sorry to hear that you've been going through all of this without answers and then the doctors haven't appreciated your efforts to try and educate yourself as to what might be going on. As discussed in our videos, we find that this constellation of symptoms can often be associated with cervical instability causing impingement of the vagus nerve and other vital structures which can cause otherwise unrelated symptoms to appear even in young people. We delve into this topic in much more detail in our vagus nerve webinars. Maybe you've already checked those out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anamlIZmf7Ckfpo If you're feeling frustrated with your current medical team, we'd be happy to review your case and see if it sounds like a case we take on at our center. Feel free to upload any pertinent medical reports and even the brain MRI report once you have that done: www.caringmedical.com/conditions/prolotherapy-neck-pain-cervical-instability/#get-help-now

[@vla8806]

Hi did you find out what was wrong?

[@nadiasohawon9614]

Had the same as you. Pain in my ear. Then it affected my vision and I had motion sickness and vertigo. It’s calmed down with physio on my neck but the anxiety is a lot and I’ve been working on my gut micro biome which seems to help. Seeing a neurologist soon and looking at rolling to correct my my body alignment as I think that’s why I’m like this. Any update you on you? 🙏🏽

[@drewheineman2790]

Could compression of the vagus nerve in turn cause daily persistent headaches?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Drew, Yes, and we just put out a video today talking about a digital motion x-ray (DMX) finding often associated with daily headaches where the C1 nerve root is being compressed and could be associated with C0-C1 instability. There are also a few hours of vagus nerve webinars in our webinar playlist where we go into much more detail about the symptoms associated with vagus nerve compression. Hope you'll find those helpful, and feel free to reach out to us directly if you're suffering from headaches and want to see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. Wish you all the best in health!

[@SamB79]

Caring Medical do ye diagnose cervical instability by X-ray as well as treat it? O

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Sandra, In our office, we use Digital Motion X-ray because putting the head and neck through various motions has been helpful to see exactly where the problems are structurally that explain the symptoms a person is experiencing. Yes, we do treat here when the case is appropriate for Prolotherapy, chiropractic, and/or cervical curve correction. Our website has a lot more information on the neck center if you have further questions. Thanks for reaching out and we wish you all the best in health.

[@SamB79]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy thank you, your videos are excellent 👌🏼

[@jmart5302]

Hey Dr. I know its been a while but could bone spurs alone the cervical area and left neck pain cause the nerve to be pressed?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Jeremias, Yes, bone spurs can pinch on nerves. Our approach would be to address why bone spurs develop in the first place: joint instability.

[@fractalofgod6324]

My biggest pain is in C7 with arthritis, narrowing of the disks and boney spurs... I've no doubt there's movement in that joint but C7 being lower down the spine could that affect my Vagus Nerve. I do suffer vertigo and intermittent tinnitus and anxiety.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi L M, Thanks for sharing. Yes, cervical instability can be lower and cause problems as well as up higher up the spine. Dr. Hutcheson recently discussed a case where the primary issue was lower in the cervical spine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bneQgJuwd6llsLs You may find it interesting. There are many areas where the vagus nerve can become irritated from cervical dysstructure, but because we are one of the few clinics who specialize in upper cervical cases, we tend to see these cases most frequently.

[@fractalofgod6324]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy thank you

[@souljourney80]

oh wow, Im wondering if this is whats causing my issues. I have been dizzy for a year, its worse if i stand or walk too much, I sometimes have a feeling like I can't swallow, my anxieties are worse and im sleeping horribly. What type of doctor would I need ot see to diagnose me and is there alternative, less invasive therapies other than injecting me?

[@vidfreak727]

They found disc degenerative disc disease in my neck and I’m feeling pain like pins and needles in front and back of my neck.

[@DMAC1301]

Me too but my neck is not actually effected it’s the radiating pain down my shoulder and numb had that is my issue.

[@vidfreak727]

@@DMAC1301 it sometimes causes swallowing food a problem for me.

[@altlife2908]

How does someone strengthen their C1-C3?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Alt Life, In our office, we specialize in Prolotherapy which is a regenerative injection treatment to stimulate strengthening of the ligaments, which are the tissues that connect bone to bone. In cervical instability cases, the ligaments are too lax and allow for the cervical vertebrae to be unstable and are, therefore, the primary tissues targeted.

[@altlife2908]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy that sounds amazing... i have a very clicky neck and so does my 8 year old daughter.. I wish i could come to your clinic and get treated.. my anxiety is through the roof..

[@altlife2908]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I really appreciate you messaging me back.... You really are a caring medical. As i cant travel to you, could you suggest some simple techniques for strengthening the neck, my daughter is 8, thin and tall, and has clicky sounding shoulders and veins popping out of one side of her neck, she will not complain about it, so im guessings its not painful, but she isnt sleeping well...im worried about her..and advice would be gold right now.

[@simo-dv5xk]

Is increased blood pressure due to vagus nerve irritation or more the jugular vein?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

It really depends on the case - increased blood pressure could be caused by a lot of things. It is a very common symptom we see in patients with cervical instability, both IJV compression and vagus nerve damage can affect the spine. Hope this helps!

[@marinalina6348]

I'm caught between believing I have a heart condition or if my vagal nerve is causing all my trouble with palpitations etc

[@kayhole]

Do you think a significant pectus excavatum could also compress the vagus nerve?

[@missmagicfairy2]

Any recommendation of anyone in Australia I could take my daughter to for one of these scans and see if this is effecting her. She has hEDS, pots and gastroparesis.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Clare, Thanks for reaching out. Sorry about your daughter's situation. Unfortunately, we do not have any referrals elsewhere. We actually treat patients who travel here from Australia because they could not find a comprehensive enough technique locally. However, we completely understand that is not feasible for everyone. If it is something that would be possible for your family, we would be happy to review her case in greater detail and ensure this would be a good fit for her. Wish you all the best!

[@podlou9939]

Is that the same situation with the UK, my daughter has ED syndrome and chondritis and it is affecting her life badly. Is there no treatment option in the UK?

[@deezed8169]

@Caring Medical I am having gut health issues and whenever they start that's when my high pulse and insomnia starts, as my heart is healthy (EKG and scans etc show perfectly healthy heart). I eat healthy, I'm slim, and try to exercise and stay active. The GPs here (UK) are useless and some said it's all in my head, but it's not! I'm not anxious by nature but whenever this starts I do get more emotional.How can I stop my heart going crazy and get rid of the rest of symptoms?

[@beecee4757]

Could this lead to Achalasia?

[@mostafakazan8608]

I'm an EDS patient who is starting to experience POTS symptoms. You are telling me that I might have Cervical Instability that is causing POTS like symptoms? Is this that much frequent in EDS patients? I want to know if it's worth travelling to the US for a treatment. Thank youm

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi mostafa, Thanks for sharing and glad you are looking further into the connection between EDS, cervical instability, and vagus nerve impairment. We do specialize in EDS and neck cases, including those with POTS, and treat patients who travel here from all around the world, although we understand that is not feasible for everyone nor can we accept every case. You may want to check out our webinar series on the vagus nerve as well as our EDS webinar so you can have a better understanding of our approach to cases like yours: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_QpmeCjJ6dkJo Our team has an in-depth case review process for those who are interested in our opinion on their case and possibly being seen in our center. You are welcome to reach out to us about that anytime: www.caringmedical.com/neck-patient-candidate-form/ We wish you all the best in health and finding ways to restore as much stability to your spine as possible, as well as function of your joints and joy in your life. Take care for now.

[@yorocco1]

I’m confused. I got POTS after a sinus surgery and damage to my Inferior Turbinates. If it was cervical instability wouldn’t I have had issues before my surgery?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi yorocco1, Good question. It's interesting because this happens pretty frequently where people have one straw that broke the camel's back. Examples are undergoing a surgery unrelated to the cervical spine, dental procedure, beautician appointment, etc. something where their positioning was awkward for a relatively short period of time but it was enough to begin triggering symptoms. Not all conditions/symptoms begin to occur after a severe trauma like a whiplash from a car accident. Some of the patients we treat explain to us that their symptoms just began one random day, while others know exactly the traumatic incident that wrecked their health. Every case is unique for the individual patient but we do see the type of situation that you described. Of course, we cannot comment specifically on your case without knowing all of the details. But wanted to let you know that what you've described is actually pretty common. Wish you all the best in health and resolving your symptoms. If you feel that you need our help with DMX and/or curve analysis and possibly Prolotherapy, our team is happy to review your case in more detail. Take care.

[@codymetcalfe1338]

Could this also be a connection with eagle syndrome? I've been trying for years to make a correlation and every doctor I've spoken to brushes me off.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Cody- Yes, many of our patients were previously diagnosed with or suspect Eagle Syndrome. There can be some overlap, and if you'd like our team to evaluate your case to see if it sounds like we can help you at our center, you're welcome to reach out to us directly. In the meantime, here's a video we did specifically on Eagle and Ernest syndromes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2eseJ-Prp5kY5o Wish you all the best in healing and finding a medical team that better understands what you're dealing with and how to help. Take care.

[@codymetcalfe1338]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I wish I could. But I'm stuck in Canada 🥺

[@toejam7606]

Yup, doc said I had ED. Have all those...

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Thanks for sharing, Toe Jam. Glad you are learning more about EDS and hope that you will be able to find a doctor to head up your care. If you feel that you may need our team in the future, you are welcome to reach out to us directly. Wishing you all the best in health!

[@Sensocomum1978]

I have taquicardia, and they can’t find it on any exames , and I feel out of balance all day … when I move my head I feel the dizzy come and go … I feel my body very heavy when I stand up and start moving ….. if iam seated home I don’t feel bad … when I go to work i feel straight away out of balance and weakening heart very slow etc …. I think can be cervical instability

[@AFK337]

Can compression of the vagus nerve be caused by an injury rather than EDS?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi FORRESTE & FRIENDS, Yes, it sure can. A traumatic injury or a slow stretching of the ligaments over time, known as ligament creep.

[@acecrixus3218]

How long does this therapy last, is it something you need to have done for the rest of your life??

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Great question! It is not something that is needed forever but the area being treated does matter. For example a finger may only need 1-2 treatments where the knee needs more like 4-6.

[@acecrixus3218]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy excellent, is there a long wait to be seen once a call is made? I live in port charlotte, Fla and have been dealing with cervical instability for 3-4 years.

[@Sehara]

I have a question that is really important for my daughter's life. For now she is tapping in dark 😔. Could this cause seizures? My daughter have had a few seizures in a span of 6 years, she does have a cervical problems. Doctors couldn't find a reason for he resizures, it's not typical epilepsy. She doesn't have any symptoms before seizure so she can't prepare at all. Yes, in my family loose ligaments are common. Please give me the hope. She is afraid to get pregnant and her anxiety is severe. Thank you. 💙

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Sehara, Thank you for sharing and so sorry to hear about your daughter's condition. We can understand the increased anxiety and fear about getting pregnant and having increased ligament laxity or passing it on as a genetic disorder. We help a lot of patients with congenital ligament laxity, including in the neck which can produce various severe symptoms. We would be happy to review her case in more detail and see if she sounds like a good candidate for our testing and treatment center, if you would potentially like our help on her case. We wish you and your family all the best as you navigate cervical stabilizing options and try to resolve her symptoms. Take good care.

[@lucymccarthy7346]

hi there, i find this really useful. i am based in the uk and don’t think we have a digital motion xray. I was wondering when a person with eds like myself would know the difference between just have a hypermobile neck or cervical instability? I have had neck pain which comes and gos. when it gets bad, it really hurts. since a baby, i have had to do physio exercises to learn to hold my head up.

[@venicebeachsurfer]

Does this cause low heart rate?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Vagus nerve dysfunction can cause both low and high heart rate. Would definitely recommend getting an evaluation!

[@anitamooreland-simms3606]

This nerve compression can it cause a big painful jerking feeling inside the back of the neck and in the back of the ears. That's what I get. Oh It's so painful.🤣🤣

[@suzannerey3684]

Can this instability also cause easier concussions? I can see this happening along with all the other (great things) we deal with as an EDS'R

[@kubii2404]

Oh my god you just made a lightbulb go off. No wonder I get concussions so easily. Got hit by a snowboard on the hill this once guy hit me in the back and fell down. I didn’t move an inch my head never touched the ground. Apparently impact was so hard my neck snapped back knocking me out

[@mariaavila-pu8xr]

I been following im seeing all you videos regarding Cervical instability. How do you determine what areas are damaged? Is it through the xray? Or the main purpose of therapy is to treat the instability?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Maria, Yes, primarily through motion testing, history, and physical exam. We treat the instability because once the joints are more stable, they will stop damaging/pinching/compressing/etc.. the vital structures in the neck, including the nerves and spinal cord.

[@mariaavila-pu8xr]

@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy thank you for taking the time to answer.

[@joeandgod1]

If the Vagus nerve is compressed, do you feel pain at that spot?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi joeandgod1- Good question, there are a host of symptoms that can happen when the vagus nerve is compressed in the neck but are related to regions further down the body. Because the vagus nerve innervates so many important organs, we see patients with blood pressure and heart disorders, digestive disorders, as well as hearing and vision symptoms and goes on and on. We discuss these disorders on our channel and webinars. Of course, when there is cervical instability, pain along with clicking/grinding sounds are very common. Wish you all the best in health!