Suggest remedy for damage in autonomic nervous system
Patient: I took a fall in 08 about 9 ft landed on buttocks, did some damage to my back, since then my autonomic system has been have issues, from forgetting how to swallow to breathing, my digestive system was shutting down, I have constant ringing in my ears, my vision is blurred, my skin and nails are getting bad, dizzy all the time with no balance,all my extremities were numb. My blood work says I am hydrated. I had a MRI, Mra both were fine. They thought I might have colon issues, but my colonoscopy was fine. I did feel better after the peg solution and gatorade. But slowly going right back down. also I for the first time in three years I was having normal bowel movements, now I am having the loose or diarrhea. I cannot sleep without pills never had a problem before the fall. I dont know if I have everthing here, but if you have any Ideas it would be helpful ty Doctor: Hi,  Without an exam, I can only give general information. The problems occur in basically every part of the nervous system. A first part would be to actually document how bad the worst parts actually are. Actual measurement of the not sleeping, the not breathing, and other autonomic problems can all be documented with a sleep study. It is quite possible to have something needing artificial ventilation or.... more commonly... just some mild anti-anxiety medicines. Cannot say in your particular situation.. which is why, the tests.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist