Episode 110 Long COVID & Dysautonomia: Cutting-Edge Treatments & Vagal Nerve Stimulation

Is Long COVID wreaking havoc on your nervous system? In episode 110 of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde interviews Dr. Robert Groysman, an anesthesiologist (MD), and pioneer in treating dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) and post-viral illness. Discover groundbreaking therapies, including: * **Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS):** Learn how affordable, transcutaneous VNS can help regulate inflammation and calm your nervous system , * **Stellate Ganglion Blocks:** Understand how this procedure, initially used for PTSD, is now offering relief from Long COVID symptoms., * **The EAT Procedure:** Discover a novel Japanese therapy (epipharyngeal abrasive therapy) targeting the root causes of inflammation, even stubborn conditions like tinnitus and Eustachian tube dysfunction. Dr. Groysman shares his unique approach to treating Long COVID, focusing on four primary causes: dysautonomia, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and mast cell activation (histamine issues). He also discusses the importance of the vagus nerve in inflammation management and why standard treatments for POTS might not be enough to address the full scope of dysautonomia. **If you're struggling with Long COVID, chronic fatigue, brain fog, or other post-viral symptoms, this episode is a must-watch!** 0:00 - Intro: Long COVID, Dysautonomia, and the Autonomic Nervous System 1:07 - Introducing Dr. Robert Groysman and His Journey 3:24 - Dr. Groysman's Medical Background and Interest in Long COVID 5:03 - Stellate Ganglion Blocks for PTSD and Connection to Long COVID 7:20 - How Dysautonomia Drives Long COVID Inflammation 9:19 - The Four Primary Causes of Long COVID11:18 - Inflammatory Mediators and Brain Fog 12:25 - Defining Dysautonomia and the Role of the Vagus Nerve 14:28 - The Vagus Nerve and Its Anti-Inflammatory Pathway 16:43 - Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Inflammation 17:55 - Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) Devices 19:16 - Accessing the Vagus Nerve Through the Ear 21:55 - How VNS Works in the Brainstem 23:40 - Vagal Nerve Dysfunction in Long COVID 24:29 - Anesthesiology Background and VNS Therapy 26:30 - Research Supporting Vagal Nerve Stimulation 27:25 - Ear vs. Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation 29:30 - Choosing the TENS 7000 for tVNS 31:28 - Real-World Patient Response to tVNS 32:45 - Measuring Dysautonomia: Heart Rate Variability and Resting Heart Rate 34:15 - Orthostatic Readings and POTS 35:38 - Pre-Selecting Patients for Vagal Nerve Stimulation 36:50 - VNS as part of an Integrative Treatment Program 38:35 - Dr. Groysman's Four-Pillar Approach to Long COVID 41:10 - Long COVID Centers and Lack of Root Cause Treatments 42:48 - Introducing the EAT Procedure (Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy) 45:18 - How the EAT Procedure Cleans Inflamed Nasal Tissue 47:00 - Diagnosing the Need for the EAT Procedure 47:55 - EAT Procedure Success Stories: Voice Changes 49:10 - The Connection Between Vocal Cord Problems and the Vagus Nerve 50:15 - LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) and Potential Connection to Vagus Nerve 51:19 - Dr. Groysman's Practice, Telehealth and Treatment Approach 53:03 - Unique Combination of EAT and Stellate Ganglion Blocks 53:37 - Final Thoughts on Vagal Nerve Stimulation & Education 55:01 - Outro and Podcast Info Links: Show notes: https://onethingpod.com/110-vagal-stim Dr. Groysman's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/longcovidsgb Dr. Groysman's clinic https://covidinstitute.org/about-dr-groysman/ **#LongCOVID #Dysautonomia #VagalNerveStimulation #VNS #StellateGanglionBlock #EATProcedure #PostViralSyndrome #ChronicFatigue #BrainFog #Inflammation #TENS7000 #AutonomicNervousSystem #RobertGryan #DrAdamRindy #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseTreatment**