Being joyful despite chronic symptoms and personality changes from neck instability- Morgan's story 

“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti

This is most certainly me… this story hits home

I can understand Morgan. When I’ve been in pain I wanted to hide and not be social. Even going to church was difficult. So glad to hear Morgan has found a path. 🙏❤️. Pain doesn’t always come from injury.

Thank you Morgan for sharing your story. My name is Peggy. I am a patient of Dr. Hauser and Dr. Hutcheson as well. The dark side, mental, part of illness is very difficult. I applaud you. I too fell into and still have dark days. I am with you in spirit and praying for you. I remember Dr. Hauser telling me before starting treatments a few months ago, "Your only full time job now is to take care of you!" That statement resonates with me all the time. Be blessed! Thank you Dr. Hauser, Dr. Hutcheson, and all the staff for what you do! See you in a few weeks!

There seems to be a correlation between the young bright and/or athletic type A “always on the go” personalities and risk for upper cervical instability… many CFS and Long Covid sufferers were exactly like this before onset

I can relate to Morgan. 26 years ago I was stopped and a truck hit the postal truck I was in knocking it over 1/10 of a mile from the point of impact. I had on the lap seat belt and the impact slammed my face into to the steering wheel and the metal behind the seat split my scalp open. I received numerous broken bones and a lot of damage in my neck from C1-C7 plus the transverse, alar, and accessory tendons and ligaments. All I have is Medicare for insurance. I am glad you are getting some relief Morgan. My doctors said working out since I was 9 is what helped save my life and it is a miracle I survived the accident.

Thank you so very much for sharing your story and the experience you’ve had. You actually Sounded Very Very Good. Excellent Video. Coping skills can be hit or miss for me. Thank you again. ♥️

This is such an awful thing to experience and realize you don’t have anything to hang on to, you just fall and rest on the bottom. At least down here people start to leave you alone, and then gradually I’ve found new things, little things, like raking leaves. Or introspection and acceptance. Letting go calmly, Finding the present moment, and allowing yourself to just be. It can be an incredible light in an otherwise darker looking time.

This happened to my daughter because she went on the pill 2 years ago and it progressed her EDS and CCI. Progesterone makes the hypermobile individual completely instable.

I can relate. I have eds and cervical instability. It was like brain damage. I had to surrender because resisting it made it worse. I developed a deep connection with the universe. There's a quote that goes, "the greater the doubt, the greater the awakening. No doubt, no awaking". My understanding of the world and my reality changed over night. It was like I didn't know anything anymore. Broad range of extremely debilitating symptoms. I thought I was having a stroke or something. It made me sick to do anything, including speaking and my senses were too strong. I had a really bubbly personality and I had to learn to be quiet. I can't get stressed and I can't get excited because it brings on all these horrible symptoms. Meditation and mindfulness has been a necessity. I hope one day I can get prolo therapy. I live in Australia. I'm housebound mostly. Cervical instability is like a really bad nightmare that doesn't stop. I've learnt to accept it though. I feel like I'm going to die a lot but I just tell myself to appreciate every breath and every moment with my kids. My spirituality has really strengthened. I no longer worry about pointless, petty stuff. I understand what it's like to suffer so I want to help others. I have so much compassion and cry a lot. Have to be careful not to go into fight or flight when I'm upright. Rest is essential. My kids are growing up so it's easier to care for them now. They are wonderful. Gives me a reason to go on. It's great you have support. I'm so sorry you've experienced this. I didn't realise just how much people suffered until this happened to me 💗

Does this mean that personality changes due to pinched nerves are permanent? My story is similar to Morgan’s. I feel completely cut off from myself. Please tell me this is reversible :(

Is it possible to have cervical instability with a completely normal cervical spine MRI?

Hum... I've seen weird symptoms with the multiple-symptomatic conditions that plague me and my family, but have never considered that the gradual personality changes that I have seen, could be part of it! But, then again, constant chronic pain can do a number on you, so it makes sense. A large part of Morgan's story could be mine. 🤔

How does cervical instability happen without an accident or injury?