How does the Vagus Nerve play a part in PASC

Posted by 4abby @4abby, May 11 12:21pm

I have heard about a clinic has succeeded in reducing the pain of PASC by stimulating the Vagus Nerve and offering other physical treatments. I am speaking of the Spero Clinic in Fayetteville, AR.
My 15-year-old granddaughter has had PASC for approximately two years, and the pain management is only mildly helpful. Recently, Abigail’s symptoms have been increasing in severity, and she is at a point now where she has severe muscular-skeletal pain, always at a 7/10 or more, and she is rarely able to sleep as a result of her pain. She suffers from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which causes her to pass out frequently, Amplified Muscular Pain Syndrome & Fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal symptoms such as frequent vomiting and food intolerance, and extreme fatigue. She also has suffered from unexplained seizures and chest pains.
What does the medical research say about treating POTS or PASC by this method?
I know you are on the cutting edge and may have information.

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marilynredder2367 | @marilynredder2367 | May 13 7:36am

What is PASC

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 13 8:42am

In reply to @marilynredder2367 "What is PASC" + (show)

Long COVID” symptoms, also referred to as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9238186/.

marilynredder2367 | @marilynredder2367 | May 13 9:39am

In reply to @johnbishop "Long COVID” symptoms, also referred to as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9238186/." + (show)

Thank you

4abby | @4abby | May 13 3:40pm

Thank you, John and Marilyn,
As I read the study, I am getting a clearer picture of the role of the Vagus Nerve and her illness. It is also helping me form questions to ask the clinic so we can make a more informed decision.
Best,
Abby's Nana

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 13 5:08pm

In reply to @4abby "Thank you, John and Marilyn, As I read the study, I am getting a clearer picture..." + (show)

Hi @4abby, I moved your question to the Post-COVID Recovery Support Group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/post-covid-recovery-covid-19/

You might also find this discussion helpful:
- Does anyone else feel like exercising makes your symptoms worse? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-else-feel-like-exercising-makes-your-symptoms-worse/

4abby | @4abby | May 15 11:11am

Thank you! Abby had a very bad night I am told. Her mother is beside herself. the Spero Clinic in Fayetteville, AR will be about $100,000.

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