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Neuropathic POTS and Leg Denervation
This study in NEJM concludes: The neuropathic postural tachycardia syndrome results from partial sympathetic denervation, especially in the legs. I can vouch for this, personally. It made my lifelong...
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The Great Disc Explosion (condensed version)
I haven’t spent much time on this topic. To be honest, I have a bit of PTSD flashback over how awful it was. I’ll give it to you straight…what we call The Great Disc Explosion of 2009 became Sooooooo...
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Atrophy: wasting away, wasting time.
About Shae Eclectique If you've been following the saga of my little handmade jewelry shop, Shae Eclectique, you know I've fallen far behind in the last several months, and that things have become more...
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Medical App-aholic
I've frequently been asked about apps I use, so here is a long overdue post on several cool ones. Some are free. Some are, uh, not. Most of the expensive ones have cheaper versions or lite samples....
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: the culprit du jour?
THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (download printable article) Fig 2 fig 2, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome You may already know, if you've been reading lately, that I recently found out I have atrophy in my...
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Why ‘Hope’ is a four letter word…
Today is my EMG Nerve Study (quadrilateral) to find out what the deal is with my hand atrophy (left hand below) and other neuropathy related issues. I'm fine with the test; done it before. Nervous...
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Do I smell like two old goats?
Actually, the lotion smells very good…just herbs. It does not trigger my Hemiplegic Migraines, and it is good stuff…all these are great! This is my night table full of neuropathy creams, etc. All are...
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Dysautonomia Information for Loved Ones
This is a great article to share with family and friends to help them understand what it is like to live with Dysautonomia HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES UNDERSTAND DYSAUTONOMIA What is Dysautonomia/POTS:...
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Cause of postural tachycardia syndrome found
Partial autonomic dysfunction that is more pronounced in the legs than in the arms can cause the postural tachycardia syndrome via Cause of postural tachycardia syndrome found | theheart.org These...
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Radiculopathy Riddles
Many a time, I’ve been engaged in a discussion where someone mentions they went to the doctor because ____ was hurting, and the doctor suggested it was cervical. Fill that blank in with shoulder,...
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More Dermatomes
English: A diagram showing human dermatomes, i.e., skin regions with respect to the routing of their afferent nerves through the spinal cord. Svenska: Människans dermatom, sensoriska zonindelning....
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Dermatomes
Found some more good dermatome charts…these are wonderful resources to have. I keep them on my iPhone and iPad. Click image to download hi-res version. See also: The Great Disc Explosion – How Leg...
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From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Fibromyalgia To POTS To Success: One Woman’s...
Sjögren’s syndrome (Photo credit: Wikipedia) From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Fibromyalgia To POTS To Success: One Woman’s Journey Through the Medical Profession – Health Rising. Lauren and I...
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Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System: my take
Got POTS? NCS/NMH? Read this medical text…study it. It’s heavy reading for most people, I expect, but I think it’s worth diving in if the contents affect your life to the extent that Dysautonomia of...
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Sjögren Syndrome-Associated Small Fiber – PubMed
English: Low mag. Image:Vasculitic neuropathy – plastics – intermed mag.jpg (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Sjögren Syndrome-Associated Small Fiber – PubMed Mobile. Excerpt from Abstract: “We conducted the...
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