Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - how cervical instability affects the heart
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- One of the most common questions we are asked is about POTS and the various scary symptoms related to dysautonomia. In this video, Ross Hauser, MD highlights some of the most common reasons why cervical instability or cervical dysstructure (broken neck syndrome) can be the underlying structural cause of low vagal tone and associated poor heart function, leading to POTS, or dysautonomia. He also interviews a patient and nurse, Linda, about her experience being treated with Prolotherapy for POTS, nausea, and other neck instability symptoms.
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Thank you so much for revealing exactly what is happening to our bodies - for the first time I am learning the underlying cause to all of these issues and problems. ❤
We are so glad we could help Melissa!
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapyCan an MRI scan of the neck / head see this ?
Holy crap. This is putting so many puzzle pieces into place for me. Just diagnose with POTS today! I have constant cervical issues.
Me too did you ever get relief please reply
Guess not
This man might have figured out my problem.
Update?
I was born with Arnold Chiari malformation. Very few doctors knew/know what it is so they dismiss it. I have POTS, IIH, bradycardia and tachycardia. My life is vastly affected by temperature disregulation. I cannot process heat. Living in SC my whole life, I finally moved sight unseen to Wyoming. The cold has literally changed my life. I still struggle, but like now, it is 28 degrees outside and I am sleeping with my windows opened and a fan on. The pain relief literally brings thankful tears to my eyes. No one will ever sort out my comorbidities. . Thank God this gentleman understands some of these issues.
Do you have a problem with body temperature or shortness of breath?
@@admtr7992 I am on oxygen and csnnot regulate heat. I move to the coldest place I could find, sight unseen, from SC to WY for the cold. It is prolonging my life.
I had a neck injury and since then I've had panic attacks, VISION that changes from bad to better, tinnitis, vertigo, dizzyness, indigestion ,weak stomach acid , constipation, constant bld pressure problems IRREGULAR HEART BEAT. And never new it was a VAGUS NERVE PROBLEM !!!! THANK U SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS KNOWLEDGE!!! I need PROLOTHERAPY!!!
How are you doing now?
I’m living with the same symptoms, 3 years now and no diagnosis
I want my life back .
Me too !
Me too!
Me too
I've lost 6 years to it at the moment, go in for nerve blocks in a couple of days
Two years ago I had forceful high velocity neck manipulations at the chiropractor. I was unaware of the dangers of forceful neck manipulations at the time. I then suddenly started to have issues with my vision blacking out and getting lightheaded each time I stood up. My heart wouldn't calm down and I would always get tachycardia when standing. I also had sudden bad exercise intolerance and couldn't catch my breath. I then got really sick with Lyme disease and that basically made me disabled with severe illness. I had a bunch of scans done on my neck and it showed that my C2 was rotated out (subluxed) in the neutral position and dynamic imaging showed rotational and vertical instability. The inciting incident to all of this was getting my neck manipulated when I started having issues with my autonomic nervous system. I was pretty much healthy before all of this until I developed POTS. When I got sick with Lyme my body couldn't handle it and I became even more sick and disabled with more symptoms than before. Gastrointestinal issues, vertigo, temperature dysregulation, extreme fatigue, high pressure headaches, trouble breathing, blood pressure issues, feeling flu like, you name it I probably have it. There seems to be a high prominence of neck instability and developing dysautonomia. So many people seem to have it. In my case it seems to be one of the direct causes. I personally believe vagus nerve damage and chronic infections all cause and contribute to developing illnesses like this. I also have a 3D rendered video on my channel of my rotated C2 vertebrae if anyone is interested. This was a great video on how the vagus nerve gets affected by neck instability and I'd thought I would share. I'm just writing my brief story in case anyone else can relate or if it can help anyone pinpoint their issues
Are neck manipulations that dangerous? I'm having neck manipulations at my chiropractor because my neck is really back right now.
@@Raytheman581 It depends. Most of the time neck manipulations are harmless or even beneficial such as getting light adjustments done. However if you get a chiropractor who is really forceful or careless, that's when you can run into problems with damaging your neck. This is especially the case if you already have lax or weakened ligaments due to EDS or any other collagen disorder.
@@joshs2444 Ok, you kinda scared me, I kinda wanna stop getting them now.
Dealing with the same after chiropractor
Your story sounds similar to mine only it was two c sections that seemed to tip my body over the edge I literally dragged myself around house on stool I made when kids were small - not been out since my youngests last school play in primary school - he’s 17 now!! Wish I could go see these guys and although I know it will never happen I feel so happy that they will help so many other people and make other doctors aware of this. If it’s of any interest I have tracked my flare ups to coinciding with solar flares/ space weather - I have always said to the doctor right from the beginning that it was electric type pain I was having. Hope you find some relief xx
This makes SO much sense to me!! I’ve had back and neck problems since falling down a flight of stairs at 12yo. I’m now 62. My neck/head veer to the left. I started experiencing breathing issues about 12 years ago and was diagnosed with COPD. After treating the COPD for several years and then having POTS symptoms start, my pulmonologist (a new one) told me he thinks I don’t have COPD, but definitely thought POTS. I also had cardiac ablation in 2016 for severe bijeminy. I had a tilt table test, which was unremarkable, which I think is because I was freezing the entire time and the nurse performing the test was very unpleasant towards me, so I was tense from the get go. After seeing this video this morning I sent my cardiologist a note asking his thoughts on this. I have an appointment later this month, so we’ll see. I’m also going to ask my regular doctor to order X-ray/ CT/MRI of my neck and back. Thank you Dr. Hauser for this very beneficial information!!!
The really good doctors are so far away!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
This explains all my symptoms of the last 3 years.
@VOTERFRAUD BIDEN 2
Me also. I have been going through this C1-C3 instability, severe tachycardia that I take a beta blocker for, surgical removal of my gallbladder(numerous stones), etc...
I was in a terrible car wreck when I was 9 yrs old. I went through the windshield when my safety belt failed. The enormous amount of compression to my head, neck, and shoulders was estimated by my doctor was approx. 4500 lbs. of pressure. I was a very strong competitive swimmer since the age of 6 which I believe along with divine intervention that ultimately saved my life. I am now an adult with just about every symptom Dr Hauser mentions in his videos.
At least now I know what I am truly dealing with. I hope one day I am able to travel to Ft. Meyers for an evaluation with him.
I hope you also will feel better soon.
Sincerely,
Adrienne
@@axaviere6107 how are you doing now?
Thank you for your dedication to help the large population with EDS
Hi Doctor Ross,
Many POTS are misdiagnosed as panic attacks, especially the female gender. My daughter will be on the floor, with what I call autonomic seizures, not epilepsy. She has forward posture we have been trying to correct for some years. Your information and teaching are priceless. Thank you
I was told there was nothing wrong with my brain and perhaps I should seek psychiatric care. 7 years later I was having neck and brain surgery!
@@michellehoman5351 Yes It’s so easy for Docs to blame the Patient. They stay within their government given parameters and refuse to think outside the box.
Same here, BUT I know for a fact that mine is from a car accident and/or surf accident
Hi sir, i was sick when i am 14. My heart beated faster. Doctors said me that you are panic attack. After diagnosis, i used pills like lustral,anafranil etc for 8 years but it didnt work for me. I had a desicion, i would never beleive any doctor. I looked for treatment on my own. I found the pots syndrome. This is the my problem. Now i try to improve myself. You are correct, misdiognasis has stolen my 8 years.
@@ahmetserdr2920 treatment?
Retired RN with some of these symptoms. History of severe neck trauma. Thank you.
being around sick people as a career didnt help either
Impressive layer of holistic understanding
Omg I think you have just saved my life! Thank you for posting this
I was diagnosed with cervical instability at caring medical and I had all these symptoms DR Hauser talking about High blood pressure, tachycardia, palpitations ,4 cardiologists doctors couldn't find out the cause now after my fifth treatment all these symptoms have gone away my bp more stable and heart rates as well all I can say to the team of caring medical you guys are awesome I still have one more treatment hopefully this will be the last. Karim
Bless you and your recovery! Amazing!
It's unfortunate that they won't accept anything but cash payment because there are many people trapped in the medical insurance system who are suffering with these issues that will most likely never be resolved by standard medical practice. Not everyone can drop hundreds of $'s on alternative treatment, but that's actually what would cure illnesses that have people on disability benefits. Seems they are only here to help a select few.
What fixed things for you?
@@ms.bornagain57 Instead of lamenting that everything isn't free in life, be happy that physicians like Dr. Hauser are able to help folks where others haven't been able to. The skills and labor of highly trained people has value. It is not something that folks are entitled to any more than people are entitled to free automobiles to get to a job. Valuable things cost money. This should never be lost on anyone.
@@sharontatesbaby my statement has absolutely nothing to do with anything being free. I said insurance. And I believe alternative treatment should be an option for everyone just like the choice between pharmaceutical drugs or medical marijuana. Get off your high horse about people wanting things for free. You would take something for free just like anyone else.
Your the best!!! When I had hip issues you brought me back!!! That was when you was in Chicago 🙏thank you. If you was closer I definitely would be trying to visit you!!!
My gosh Dr Hauser - you really know your stuff!
It effects everything......
especially the digestive
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Leads to ibs/ibd & severe
CONSTIPATION issues,etc
....i have all them issues;
Major health Crisis.HELP!!
I have known I've had a straight neck for at least 10 years. I recently started seeing a chiropractor. He pointed it out and said I had some twisted vertabrays. I asked him specifically if my neck could be causing my heart palpitations and chest pain. He said no. I asked him if it contributed to the high pitch constant ringing in my ears. He said no. I also asked him if it could have been the issue I had last year where I went to the ER with what I thought was a mini stroke. He said no. I think these chiropractors need better training. I looked here for exercises I could do to help and ran across this video and a few others. All my chiropractor does is pop my neck and back. I started having worse pain and migraines after I started seeing him. I'm furious right now.
A neuro based chiropractor who uses heat scans to see where the issues are and uses a tool called an integrator has changed my life! I was told I had a reversed neck curve at 20 and did traditional chiro for 1 yr. Developed chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS, fibromyalgia. By my early 30's i was DX with SLE (lupus: an autoimmune disease). I was having widespread brain inflammation as seen on MRI's repeatedly and mini strokes. By 40 I began seeing a neuro based chiropractor at Revival Chiropractic in Altamonte Springs, FL. 6 months into weekly treatment I was able to go off all my lupus infusions and meds as my labs showed I was in remission. I was able to be out of my wheelchair more than I was in it. 2.5 yrs in I am exercising for the first time in 20 yrs w minimal fibromyalgia pain, POTS, etc. My neck curve is the correct way. I go weekly for gentle adjustments. My dad began going as well as 2 of my adult daughters. It is so much better that traditional chiropractor care. Dr. Christina Cuellar speaks around the country on this technique. It has literally saved my life.
Chiropractor chiming in here. It sounds like you had a lazy chiropractor.
Just like MDs, DCs have people that graduate at the top and the bottom of the class. Sounds like you got stuck with a fool.
My apologies.
Very interesting. This could explain a lot of my symptoms. Thanks to you and to my son for sending me this link.
Thank the lord i found u on here....Ive had heart problems since been badly beaten up many years ago and have much neck injury because of this....Had heart monitors fitted seen heart doctor but they said ive had to live with the heart problems...Now i can go to them and tell them i finally know whats causing it...I have everything u said on here...Truly amazing..Thank u soo much ..God bless u 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Were you able to get your problems resolved?
Love the username BTW
How are you now
Excellent information and presentation. Thank you.
Great explanation!! Wow!! Suffered with this and diagnosed with it for years but never knew my neck could be related! I have DDD and horrendous cervical spine instability.
Had a fusion below those levels but still issues.
My son has suffered so much with this due to Lyme, co-infections, and the related damage.
Can't wait to go see you guys. My symptoms are severe severe.
WOW!!!! You nailed my problem like a pin dot from 100 miles away!! Everything matches perfectly. Doctor to doctor specialist to specialist that just think it’s anxiety or me nitpicking or googling too much. I kept begging them to listen and no one just won’t after almost 4 years of me having no life really and anxious af. I connected different pieces of research I’ve done over the years along with a recent X-ray that found osteophytes(?) and neck straightening, which led me to finally type the right query into TH-cam and voila!! Your perfect video. Well fkn done and smooth and professional and confident and clearly very very competent and knowledgeable!!!! I need your help boss!!!!
How are you doing now? Did you see a chiropractor?
Osteophytes
I feel your pain! Have you had any luck finding anyone to help you with this? I've heard the EXACT SAME THING! It is infuriating to say the least!
I just found you and I’m absolutely soaking all this in☺️
My daughter has this really bad. She had a craniocervical fusion. She still has it but it is much better. Prior to the fusion she felt like she was dying. She also has Eagles Syndrome and Chiari which complicates it further. I pray for everyone suffering from this.
Where doyou live ? Here in Fargo there is Chiro Doctor who treat these issues
@@Fargosportsmassage Cincinnati Ohio. I actually took her to Long Island New York for treatment. Who is the Dr. in Fargo?
By the way I went to Bismarck North Dakota in 2015 to visit a friend and thought North Dakota was one of the prettiest and cleanest states I have ever been in.
Did she has chiari surgery too?
@@vickytsao6862 yes she has had 3 brain decompressions.
@@dianamorris5726 how about neck fusion? She also had neck fusion surgery?
I am so glad I found this video!! I. Really needed this proof. Now I need to find someone who knows how to help me.
Animals get better medical care than people.
You mean a lot of pets do get good medical care. So not most animals kept by humans, as billions of animals in the industries have a life from hell.
Yeah… no
@@Amanda-vl5ud yes we need to stop the cruel treatments but animals aren't entitled to the same life as humans. They were put here to carry out basic natural life cycles, like feed others higher on the chain.
True
I agree and make that statement often.
Wow this is very educational! Thank you!
Appreciate your work!
Your so informative and your explanation is so clear. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge with us and your lovely bedside manner is so refreshing! That’s coming from a Nurse lol. Your brilliant. I pray one day a miracle sends me your way for treatment. Your a legend! Thank you :)
Amazing information and doctor!!
Holy cow. This may sound odd, but I’ve had these issues for years. My issues are stress induced. My body is extremely tense and I am in fight flight freeze all of the time. When I try to relax my neck and head, which takes hours, I get so dizzy I cannot stand up. And then I tense again. It’s difficult to keep my head and neck relaxed. Watching this I’ve heard things I’ve never heard before. I wish I could get down there to see you.
You can also try an upper cervical chiropractor I'm doing NUCCA it's been great so far.
I get this... 😔
I have hypermobile type ehlers danlos sydrome. The ligaments and tendons fail (they're connective tissue..and its a connective tissue disorder..) So muscles must clamp down to hold you together. Its hugely painful and relaxing them creates its own issues as things inside can get pinched and i get neurological symptoms. I lay down a LOT. The easiest way to find me if you want to chat is in my fb group (and then you can direct message me). Keto for chronic disease management. Have you been assessed for connective tissue problems either by a rheumatologist or genetics? 🙏
I have the same thing
If you are in any benzos or z sleeping pills they can also cause all of this.
Fantastic glasses! Styling while sharing such valuable info : )
for the firs time i feel like i have answers. i was diagnosed with POTS in march. And i have the straight neck and have lost some of the curve. I truly believe the neck is my issue and that is causing the POTS. I wish I could find a doctor like this where i live. My neurologist just had me on a beta blocker for my heart rate but i still am getting all the symptoms you describe in my neck
How are you now?
My daughter was told beta blockers are the wrong meds for POTS, I can get the name of the one her new cardiologist told her, he said beta blockers can make you pass out, can drop the heart beat too much
EXCELLENT ANALYSIS... DISCOVER I HAVE THIS CONDITION... THANK YOU SO MUCH.
This helps me , I have stiff neck probs and arythmia! No doc tells you this much , thanks so much.
Me too did you ever get relief ?
Unbelievably informative. I understand a lot of things now. Had no idea the vagus nerves can cause that many symptoms. Thank you so much. I thought I was dying.
So glad we could help!
Very informative. Thank you!
Perfect timing. Just experienced many symptoms this morning. I thought it’s my insulin response again, but my diet is still excellent and T2D is good. I do have spinal stenosis and this video has been enlightening. Thanks
Very late, but may I ask, do you have spinal stenosis in neck? I have had all these symptoms the dr mention for years, was forced to quit my job (loved my job), but no dr could help me, it was the usual "depressed and stressed" diagnosis...I found out I had herniated discs in both neck and lower spine though, and have had many issues with my neck and joints (overmobile) since I was about 14. (now 58) and it is unstable, waking up, unable to move my head, due to (what it feels like) the vertebraes being dislocated. Have the tachycardia symptoms, now also weird "tired" feeling in neck down to shoulders, which I suspect could be due to stenosis. What are your symptoms for your stenosis?(if it's in yr neck that is)
This was fantastic information you have just explained what's wrong with me had neck problems for years also had fractured vertebra and a compressed vertebra and I have allthe symptoms you mentioned amazing information thank-you
I truly appreciate your videos- I haven’t had insurance for a while and so I would always look up different things to try and help my symptoms at least and one day I came across your video explaining cervical instability- my entire life made sense!
Since then I’ve gotten a decent insurance and I’ve seen both the neurologist and a cardiologist and the neurologist didn’t find anything but when he did an EMG and tested my cervical muscles and told me everything sounded good but I need to work on relaxing because my neck is tight, and so they sent a referral to a physical therapist to help start to correct my posture, however in the same day I saw my cardiologist for a follow up to a tilt table test and I tested positive for POTS and the cardiologist almost didn’t order that test I had to push for more testing to figure out why I’m so dizzy and lose my vision and feel like I’m about to pass out a lot or out of breath and we got a tilt table ordered but initially he did the normal gambit of heart checks - EKG EEG and and echocardiogram they even did the poor man’s pots test and all ‘tested normal’
Anyway, no one seemed to find anything until I pushed and I am excited that the neurologist mentioned my neck and shoulders and I’ll be seeing a PT for that, I’m going to be checking back here in a few months to see how that helps my POTS!
Also side note, I have a ton of G.I. Symptoms as well that I believe might be related to this all. I am only comfortable at night and NOT nauseated if I seep flat on my stomach or back with my neck turned at a 90 degree angle one way or another. I’m fascinated how it’s all connected!
Explore mast cell activation too.
In 2021, POT's episodes stopped after following Dr. Joel Wallach (TH-cam) who explained it as severe skull osteoarthritis, I followed his no gluten plan because it doesn't allow nutrient absorption and heavy vitamin recommendations and the POT's COMPLETELY STOPPED!!
@@ivy3fernandez Hi, can you by chance link the youtube channel? I searched Joel Wallach but didn't find anything on POTS
@AgentBooty He probably goes for you tube views...
Many thanks 😊 from NZ 🇳🇿 ❤️ Very rare and great 👍 info !
Wow very enlightening 🙏
Thank you so much for such a clear explanation- my cervical MRI is a mess and I have since fallen and hit my neck on a chair since that MRI but nothing has been done. I have advanced Lyme disease and Co infections which also add to these symptoms. I've had so many chiropractor neck adjustments for decades when I was younger that probably contributed along with being a contortionist and doing gymnastics and being a therapist for 35 years. Why couldn't my neurologist explain this to me and do something to help me?
Was just diagnosed via a tilt table for POTS. Passed out completely and caused a bit of panic. I believe this. Am so contacting your clinic! I hate this!
I was born at term with no hard or soft palate. At 18 months I had surgery to build both the soft and hard palate. I am curious to know how much this might have affected the function of my vagal nerve. I have been described as “delicate” during my life. Meaning it does not take much for my health to be knocked off kilter. Thank you for both sharing and clearly explaining your specialized knowledge.❤
What a fantastic video and thorough explanation of one possibility for people whom may be suffering from Dysautonomia - POTS! -Harmonious
I was having these symptoms and went to my regular doc. He recommended physical therapy. The therapist did what he could, including "dry needling" of the ligaments and muscles. He stated that he wants to see "twitching" in the muscles, and said it works because it causes more blood flow to the damaged muscles and ligaments.
I went to him for about two months, but it never got better. The final time I went he needled me again, and I felt worse. Not going to go back. But now I have been resting for a week, and the pain he induced has subsided. My feeling now is that i just need to get some quality sleep in a good position and not do anything that would unduly stress that area.
Incredible! January 8th 2004, I had a C6-7 anterior fusion. After that point, my resting heart rate rose and never went down. My heart rate rose to 115 and stayed there for two months. They tested me for this and that including thyroid. HR finally decreased but it never achieve what I considered normal after that.I have always submitted that my vagus nerve was damaged during the surgery. This was never addressed. Recently I had a minor heart issue with a partial blockage. Of course the Tachycardia showed up and have been blamed for node issues and lower chamber stress. Of course I have not has a blockage for 19 years. I have always thought damage of the Vagus nerve was the culprit but the medical system has ignored my suggestion and or just missed this completely. I go in for angioplasty June 17. Tachycardia is now listed as an ailment for the first time officially. Your informational piece explains so much. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Rowdy Flyer1903, glad that it was helpful in any way. Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear how much has happened since the surgery and that they didn't know how to address it. We wish you all the best in your upcoming angioplasty. Take care.
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy I expect the angioplasty will not improve the Tachycardia and now at least it is listed as an ailment with me. My hopes now is they pursue this instead of brushing it aside as in previous years. FYI my ejection rate is 69% which is fantastic. I certainly will bring up vagus nerve impingement if the Tachycardia does not improve.
@@crawford323 how are you doing now? Heart rate any better?
Amazing knowledge🙏
Thanks!
I felt like she was describing exactly what I have been going through for the last eight or nine months. I too had to quit work after working many years as an RN, because the symptoms were horrible and I wasn’t reliably available for work, even when I semi retired and was only working PRN.
Hi @angelapierred6461 - so sorry to hear you are dealing with this. We are accepting new patients and would love to help you! You can contact our office directly to schedule a consult.
I learned about this 😀 from my neck injury in 2002 .. also before that from my aunts surgeon in 1990 & her severe neck injury needed 2 surgeries & affected her heart .
Thank you so much for this video! I received a neck injury in an auto accident and suffer a lot of these symptoms. When I described them to my (then) physician, he clearly thought I was just attention-seeking. I am going to look for a new practice in my area , armed with confidence and some language that will give the doctor a clearer picture of what I am experiencing.
Have you gotten any help??
You're Amazing...thank you...💛
Thank you so much for this video!! I have consistent palpitations...Doc can find no problems with my heart... I have a cervical fusion that didn't take well...this vid answers all my issues.
Were you able to get that repaired?
How are your heart palpitations now?
i had terrible heart palpitations since a young woman in College - it finally went away once I started taking Progesterone hormones and potassium pills that were prescribed to me, along with lots of SALT. I sweat a lot and lose too much sodium. maybe you should look into that.
Finally someone that knows something. I’m in S. CA and there is no one in a city 1.3 million people that I can see. I’ve been referred to the Mayo Clinic or a place 700 miles north. Ridiculous when you have a medical college in town.
Thanks for posting these videos! I have a plate at C4 C5 and C6. Doctor did say I would eventually need a full neck plate based on these videos my symptoms reflect what you are saying. Any suggestions would be helpful if I could avoid surgery.
Thank you Steve O
I am having all of these symptoms two years now!! Wow!! And yes, my neck is a mess, but no doctors can help me here it seems.
Thank you!
No Wonder I had high blood pressure and that Tachycardia which was really weird doctors gave me BP pills that would help but every now and then it would come back. None of the doctors could figure out why. Well I did my own introspection and 3 years prior I had a bad car accident where my head and my neck were injured and at that time they did a Cat Scan and found damage to my Cervical that might need surgery or that it would over time it would slowly align itself over time. So that makes total sense Man these doctors need to do more research on a person. This is why I was having those unstable Vagus nerve.
Now I understand why my chiropractic treatments have such a positive Effect on my sense of health and well being. Correcting the “instability” by adjusting the problem, it removes the problem and stabilizes the problem.
I wish that you had an office in Charlotte NC I need you guys desperately! A lot of us do here in NC! ❤️❤️
Yes..,I live in N.C.most definitely need u
Wow! I wish you were in California! Where would I start looking to find help like what you offer? Seems like you are top notch and in Florida! Barriers for me. Thanks for these videos, I now know a different path I should take to find health!
Any luck finding something in California?
Big hug to lecturer! My POTS comes and goes. I have used inversion to fix my neck for a decade, really improves the condition.
Hi ROT A. LOT, Thanks for your kind feedback and glad that you have found something to manage your symptoms. We wish you all the best in health!
How long does your symptoms last before they get better?
@@nat9844 My lightheadedness upon standing will come on gradually over days and when I start getting pain in my neck I get on the inversion table and it clears up for sometimes weeks, but I do a lot of heavy gardening and my genetics make trouble all the time, so the problem is cyclic.
@@ROTALOT This is is interesting. I've thought of doing that. I don't have POTS but do have dysautonomia and frequent dizziness, and after studying a lot I believe that my neck is involved.
I got a recent MRI and I have regenerative changes in c3-C4 and I have dysautonomia symptoms. No POTS, but many other symptoms.
Thank you so much for the information! I've been trying to get a diagnosis for YEARS. My primary tells me I'm fine and never wants to diagnose me with anything or send me to see any specialists. When I finally saw a cardiologist, I told him I believe I have POTS. He said he had never heard of it and what does it stand for. I told him "Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome", and he said "Huh. Where did you get that from? The internet? Hahaha" So frustrating. I've since been diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, Neurocardiogenic pre-syncope, and Uncontrolled daytime somnolence. I don't think those are the right diagnosis, but I live in a VERY small town about 400 miles in any direction to a real city, so...that's it. I'm going to bring up the possibility of cervical instability when I eventually see a new primary in a few months. Again, thank you!
I hope you've been able to connect with someone who is knowledgeable and able to actually help you. Don't give up, but by all means replace that physician if you haven't already.
I have to thank you for this information. You are the first person I have watched that has answers to POTS. Not just rush you have it we don’t know why. I know my head his keening the wrong way and now I think I have POTS. Thank you for this. ❤
Hi @theunicornrealtor8448, we are so sorry to hear that you haven't been able to find answers, we know that can be frustrating but we are glad you are researching alternative options. Wishing you all the best in your healing, God bless!
I’ve always been a side sleeper for most of my life and always had periodic symptoms of POTS, but I’ve recently started sleeping on my back, although hard to force yourself at first, my symptoms have been reduced quite a bit, along with fixing my diet and going on keto, my symptoms don’t exist anymore.
I'll have to try that. But I am really comfy on my side
@@juntjoonunya9216 i know what you mean, i sometimes find myself end up being on my side when i wake up in the morning lmao. But you'll get used to it, it's just breaking an old habit to make a new and improved one :)
I tried but I'm not able to change it because of pain in legs back
I’ll try this
@@PromyseKidLANDTV did it help?
I developed “POTS” while pregnant and doctors never found any issues other then both orthostatic tachycardia and also episodes of bradycardia that aren’t dependent on body position. My first complaint when it all started was intense neck pain right around the jugular vein areas. Laying down always makes it hurt and causes sob, chest pains and palpitations. The neck pain Spreads up to the jaw and temples after a bit and leads to a migraine. They did ultrasound of my neck and said everything looked fine but I told them it definitely feels like something is going on in the neck and thats where all the symptoms always start. Echo of heart was healthy and normal. I believe this is exactly what is causing my pots like symptoms and issues. A brain MRI and MRA scan showed a “diminutive dorsal right vertebral artery” when a dye was injected to test blood flow. Yet my neurologist said that was nothing significant or related to my issues. So long story short i was written off and told I’m fine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This video helped confirm my thoughts.
You're welcome Kimberly, Sorry to hear what you've been through and hope that you will find a great team to work with to turn the situation around and help you restore your neck stability function. You're always welcome to contact us directly if you were considering seeing our team here in Fort Myers. Wishing you all the best in healing!
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This could possibly explain why I have POTS symptoms and feel like I'm going to pass out, especially while driving. I have had these issues since 2009. I haven't passed out yet. I'm able to fight it off. I have noticed that if I'm driving and feel like I'll faint, changing my posture gives some relief. Also, I have the same issues in the shower, maybe due to tilting my head certain ways. Maybe I should look further into cervical instability.
I need professional help I've had multiple episodes please this really scar's me when it happens an I was on life support once from it . I really need a good doctor to help me I'm from Thompson Connecticut this is everything I have what do I do? I only have a RN. Asking for help? With any information
@@jasonbostwick632 what were your episodes?
@@mrs.s8855 I get very hot tingling rapid heart beat loss of vision with strange bright light accompanied breathing. It's like I loose control over my body it really takes a lot out of me I'm very weak and a little in an out of the picture there have gotten better but everyday I feel different an my ears ring to off an on but more on .. with me when it happens I never know if I'm going to wake up an scares me it's always on my mind when it could happen again and how bad..
@@mrs.s8855 It is very strange because my heart beat and it feels like my body's on fire when my heart beat is repeating very fast but then all of a sudden my heart beat just drops so slow and that's when I think I pass out..
@@jasonbostwick632 oh my, have you been able to see a cardiologist?
The pain is hidden, its so traumatizing and numb people dont see it!
@VOTERFRAUD BIDEN I think he meant to say dumb, it was typo error.
hello dr HAUSER can you reccomend a dr in New York who can diagnose cervical instability thank you your video and information is very helpful
Hello dr hauser great job quick I am from barbados the ultrasound machine are they limited around the world
I am a POTS syndrome patient with Severe small Fiber Polyneuropathy idiopathic, the sweating is the worse daily it’s so frustrating and gross. The dizziness and nausea horrible and it wasn’t just standing it was also moving or lying down from standing the dizziness hits hard. Thank you for your video.
Hi Ramona - please contact us directly, we’d love to hear more about your case and help you get a diagnosis.
This can change my life!
Can you please recommend someone from Miami?
I have Autism, nOH and neurologist says I also have POTS, neuralgia, gastroparisis, Eustachian tube disfunction, and several arthritis’s. The arthritis doctor thinks hEDS, along with other things they just keep pilling on the diagnoses.
I watched your videos and I am shocked no doctor has ever explained anything like this. They don’t even understand Dysautonomia!!
I watched you video (my right ear is worse that the left, but they both have Eustachian issues) and I literally can feel my right ear turn off when I turn my head (even slightly) to the left. So, I will be contacting your office to see if you can help me.
Dr. Ross Hello I know you do not remember My wife and I coming to see you 20 odd years ago in Oak Park (her issue was her neck) but thank you for the proplo treatments that helped give my wife back her life. Now my son has been having problems after covid which we believe is POTS. Small world where you came up after researching POTS. I told my son that the normal doctors were not helping and that we needed a doctor outside of the norm like Dr. Hauser. I did not know how right I was. He has been suffering on and off for about a year so compared to others I have read about he is not as sick or suffered as long. Our experience wioth your clinic led us to be proactive and look for help in other places. Side question: do you think there is any connection between people affected by barometric changes and dysautonamia? Thank you for all you do, may God continue to bless you.
Thank you for all the information you are helping us with.
Do you think it might cause the exact opposite and give you bradycardia instead ?
I have a feeling it can. I’m here because I’m experiencing bradycardia but when I stand my heart rate goes up about 40-50 bpm. It doesn’t actually cause any symptoms for me, but it is not normal. I am not an athlete and my resting heart rate is around 49-53 bpm. That’s a LOW heart rate for someone who isn’t very active.
This is definitely what has been happening with me all my life but I can barely manage to get to toilet or make a cup of tea since September last year my heart and whole chest is twitching so much!! Do most doctors know about this coz in the uk they just keep sending me to pain clinic! Thank you for putting these videos out they have helped me so much. Xxx
From what I understand most medical doctors are not aware of this. While I haven’t had prolotherapy, I recently(2 days ago) had something called nucca chiropractic(c1 atlas adjustment) and I haven’t had any fainting episodes. I’ve been able to sit out in the heat like right now I’m outside and my heart isn’t racing and I don’t feel faint. It’s kind of amazing. Before this treatment I was fainting, alwyas having tacycardia and has to lay down a lot
I'm going through it right now I can't even stand it.
Try supporting your recovery by ensuring your electrolytes are healthy too especially magnesium and potassium
Can I just ask if you are on any benzodiazepines, z sleeping pills or antidepressants?
Side effects, tolerance and withdrawal from these meds can also cause all of these problems.
@@JustME-ft4di no never just pain killers when gets too much ibuprofen usually
It literally stopped my heart every so often just for a second but it stops it
It's more than likely PVC's.
Me too. Well I'll notice in not breathing. Often while sleepy
I have POTS after an operation at my Thyroid glants, in 2015.
Thank you very much for your Video. Now I have to search for a Doctor in Germany who know these things.
20 years ago I had screws and a brace in c3-4. Recently I've been getting weird ice cream headaches lasting only seconds but they drop me. I've got low blood pressure and don't have problems there but do have chronic pain.
thx for shedding light on such confusing medical case. but you didn't explain how to get rid of it and cure it or even some key instructions when in crisis
Thank you for this. Im from sweden so its going to be hard to go to you. I have a forward neck position, shuld I try to fix that? By my own? Allmost fells better when its forward a bit. I tryed to be on my back for 5 min every hour and my eyes felt like they got rounder. Had allot of presure on them before. Fellt better also
Bravo. Regards Australia.
This is eye-opening! This explains so much about what has been going on with me! Now to find a doctor where I live. 😢
So glad that we could provide you with helpful info - we’d love to help you on your healing journey, give us a call!
Hi thank you for this video. I am having problems on my right side of my neck. My symptoms are sore jaw . Neck . Ear. I had ct scan shows I’ve a slightly expanded jugler vein. I has a vascular checkup . No results yet . Is it possible this could be the cause . Very painful. Thankyou
I have annular tears on my C3/C4 from a skiing accident and have had POTS, anxiety and depression symptoms ever since. Could those tears affect the vagus nerve?
I fell 2 times in 1 year. Once I was knocked down backwatds by low voltage frequency....and then 9 months later on a slippery disguised patch of frozen ice. In 2019. That gave me besides whip lash, severe contusions and heavy sprains all over I got
I was diagnosed with CHF, 5 months after the 2nd accident, i got incontinence shortly after the fall & then edema in my ankles at first but now I feel it all over my body which caused my hearts sac to enlarge with fluids . So I got water pills that leave me in severe acute cramping fits even with taking electrolytes. I never had left ear strain & sensations or shortness of breath ever before these falls . I went to see a cardiologist who didn't think a fall or falls could be responsible for my CHF. Its hard to explain to allopathic docs anyway.
Maybe there is hope for me after watching this Doctor.
How are you doing now?
I have had 3 cervical fusions starting in 2011. 2011 I had ACDF of C5 to C5. 2019 had another anterior fusion at C4/C5. Shortly after started having tachycardia episodes. POTS was ruled out then. All cardiac testing was normal. In 2022 was finally diagnosed with POTS and a few months later I had to have another fusion. This time Anterior C7/T1 and Posterior C3 to T1. After this last surgery, my POTS symptoms have gotten worse with fainting episodes. Last cervical imaging showed Severe left and mild right stenosis due to uncovertebral hypertrophy and facet arthrosis but the surgeon says it's fine and stable. My POTS has been out of control and I have gone to several specialists that have done tests and everything comes out normal. I have always wondered if the cause could be coming from my neck. That the vagus nerve was somehow damaged or something, but have no idea how to get any doctors down here in Texas to look into it. My spine surgeon doesn't think it's related and said he decompressed everything and it's not spine related. I'm having to do my own research and have found your video very interesting.
HELP! I was sitting at my dining table doing stuff on my phone as we all do and suddenly I get this warm feeling rushing up through my neck to my top of my head and I think I blacked out then my heart started racing I was trembling then for days I was getting nerve shocks all over, I thought I had a stroke and my doctor told me you didn't have a stroke you're having an anxiety attack and diabetic neuropathy. since that day the attaches happen all the time and sometimes last hours.
I have herniations in my cervical spine and in my lumbar. I suffer from chronic migraines, brain fog, forgetfulness and neck pain since 2018. I have seen my primary doctor, physical therapist, neurologist who has diagnosed me with anxiety, pain management and now chiropractors. I am desperate and my symptoms have become worse. 🤯
Go to a good chiro who specializes in upper cervical / headaches (NUCCA) and correct any military neck (you want lordosis for good blood flow) and make sure your PT has you doing exercises for your disc bulges, heat your neck, sleep on a good pillow, build your rotator cuff muscles up, and make sure your cervical spine is in good alignment. I had your situation. Once you get it fixed life will resume. Oh and drink LOTS of water and maybe take aspirin as well - brain blood flow and csf flow is everything!
O m g I am traveling to see this doc ASAP
I was diagnosed with this at age 14. It was swept under the rug and they just put me on psych meds, for the next 15 years. I have epilepsy it turns out. Still have POTS and late stage Lyme disease. I feel like the POTS came with the Lyme.
I all the sudden have massive jaw pain on the left side. I have numb hands and feet,a bunch of spine issues,back pain. The left side upper jaw pain is really scaring me though,it just happened! I’m having all these symptoms including feeling sea sick constantly and terrible gi issues,sciatic problems,Lower spine surgery,eye issues etc…