Nerve pain treatment ranges from gabapentin and duloxetine to regenerative options like PRP, LLLT, neurofeedback, and ketamine, each with different evidence.
The vagus nerve is connected to autoimmune disease through the inflammatory reflex, which signals immune cells in the spleen to make less TNF. Low vagal tone is reported in RA, IBD, lupus and MS, and the FDA approved an implanted vagus nerve stimulator for rheumatoid arthritis in July 2025.
Your heart races when you stand up. Your digestion has stopped working. You cannot sleep. Your body feels like it is running from danger every second. This is not anxiety. This is nervous system dysregulation, and understanding it is the first step toward recovery.
Your vagus nerve is the key to calming your nervous system. Here are 12 evidence-based exercises and techniques you can start using today, from cold exposure and breathwork to tVNS devices, with the science behind each one.
Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) affects the tiny nerve fibers that control pain, temperature, and autonomic function. This comprehensive guide covers causes, diagnostic testing, conventional and regenerative treatments, and why standard nerve tests often miss it.