01/03/2022
A few people who have reached out lately regarding issues that have either progressed or newly experienced who are suffering after the Vs and/ or C who are not getting answers from the health system.
Please know that some of the issues are due to the vagus nerve.
What is the Vagus Nerve?
The Vagus nerve, also called X cranial nerve or 10th cranial nerve is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. It is a mixed nerve that contains parasympathetic fibres. It can impact the body on such a wide scale leaving many feeling overwhelmed and confused.
Additionally, many usually healthy people who have passed out days later after their Vs and been frightened by this experience. Which is understandable. As a POTS sufferer myself I recall the frightening feeling of my first ever episode and blackout well before Pots was even being recognised. And in many cases it is the overstimulation of this nerve that is a contributing factor.
When the vagus nerve has too many hits ie. Ongoing trauma, high consistent stress, damage via a virus or in some cases Vs this becomes problematic.
Their are many ways in which you can support the vagus nerve by utilising tools to enhance the parasympathatic system (rest and digest) and tone down the sympathetic (flight or fight) response.
If anyone needs any good resources for someone they know having issues pm me and ill send you some self help tools. 💕.
Note: Ofcourse always speak to youre GP also about youre concerns to rule out other underlining issues.
- take care and keep the good vibes flowing 🙏
