My Journey Update 4/25/2026

Finally… answers. Not the kind we’ve gotten in the past, but real, definitive answers backed by confidence and reliable testing.

After moving out West to address suspected mold-related illness, I found myself hitting a wall. Nothing was working. So I shifted my focus again and began working with someone who introduced me to vagal toning through an online program. I started seeing small but noticeable improvements—but they were short-lived. That pattern stuck with me. The changes were immediate, but they only lasted minutes.

Still, it was enough to point me toward the Vagus Nerve. I stayed consistent with the program for over three months, hoping the results would build over time. They didn’t… at least, not in a lasting way.

Then, during one of my late-night research deep dives, I came across an article explaining how structural issues in the neck can compress the Vagus Nerve. What it described sounded exactly like what I’d been experiencing. But I brushed it off at first—it ended with a product pitch, and by that point, I’d seen too many of those to take it seriously.

The next day, something changed.

I watched a video in the program—something along the lines of “Why am I not getting better?” In it, the doctor explained how structural instability in the neck can prevent long-term healing by compressing the nerve. That was the moment everything clicked.

From there, I went all in on research—especially into Ligamentous Joint Instability and Cervical-related vagus nerve dysfunction. The more I learned, the more certain I became: this was likely what I’d been dealing with all along.

For context, the Vagus Nerve plays a role in nearly every major system in the body. It influences digestion, heart rate, immune response, inflammation, breathing, sleep, and much more.

Still, I needed confirmation.

I scheduled an appointment with an upper cervical specialist here in my area. After a thorough review of my medical history and initial testing, she confirmed my suspicion. She mentioned she had only seen a handful of similar cases—and unfortunately, it’s not something that can be treated where I'm located. In fact, there are only a few clinics in the country that address this condition, and just one that specializes in it, located in Florida.

So, that’s where I’m headed next.

I’ll be traveling to Florida soon for further imaging and to begin prolotherapy treatment. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical, long-term treatment designed to strengthen and repair ligaments and joints. In cases like mine, it works by tightening weakened or damaged ligaments, restoring structural stability, and relieving pressure on the Vagus Nerve—giving it the chance to heal and function properly again.

Like most complex, invisible, under-researched, insufficiently taught, and under-diagnosed chronic conditions, none of this will be covered by insurance.

In addition to providing an update to those who have already supported me, I still need a great deal of financial assistance in order to make this happen.

We’re estimating the total cost to be at least $20,000, covering travel, imaging, and 4–6 prolotherapy sessions. Costs could increase depending on what additional treatment or imaging is needed along the way.

If you’re in a position to help support what I hope will be the final stretch of my recovery, it would mean more than I can put into words. You can visit the “Donate” tab to make a one-time or recurring contribution.

Thank you for taking the time to read, and for being part of this journey with me.