tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.comments2023-04-04T09:27:59.955-07:00Disease ProneJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-44193315847749104222012-03-30T00:21:30.268-07:002012-03-30T00:21:30.268-07:00James, good article. I was diagnosed with Pseudom...James, good article. I was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei in 2010 and had cytoreductive suregery and HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) followed by 4 days of EPIC (early postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy) 9 months ago. <br /><br />It is such a rare disease and it is so much easier if you can find other people who understand what you are going through. I came across a fantastic group on Facebook and a registered charity which have helped me a lot. There is a link to the Fb group on the website:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Pseudomyxoma Survivor</a>Angelahttp://www.pseudomyxomasurvivor.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-37319974528043426522012-01-10T07:54:51.227-08:002012-01-10T07:54:51.227-08:00As a smoker I think that this is a huge government...As a smoker I think that this is a huge government issue. I would be extremely happy if cigarettes were illigal, as they should be. Although my mother and many others smoked while pregnant, smoked in their cars, homes, air planes, and restuarants with their childen constantly on the side of them, it's amazing that we don't all have cancer. Also leaving me at greater risk for becoming a smoker, as I am. Yet our goverment makes BILLIONS of dollars off of smokers like myself in order to pay for construction, health care and even day care for our children. Until the goverment finds a way to make money off of legalized marijuana or some other source, they will continue to sell cigarettes at the local conveniance store, even while MILLIONS die from cancer every year. Although many cancers are not related to smoking, who knows of the possible genetic predisposition in cells from earlier generations of smoking. Therefore leaving more of these cases related to smoking than what we are aware of, including many children dying in St. Luke's Hospital with various forms of cancer, believed to not be directly related to smoking. Unfortunately wearing a nicotine patch is not something that will work for me. However e-cigarettes and nicotine gum is not covered by insurance, and numerous studies have proven that cigarettes are harder to quit than heroin. Due to increasing prices approximately 7 years ago, cigarette sales dramatically dropped. Therefore the tobacco industry decided to make cigarettes 4 times more addictive and 5 times more likely to cause cancer. Our government allowed this? I have quit twice in the past, once for a year and a half, and the second time for over 6 years, but NOW it's dam near impossible for me to quit thanks to our lovely government. In addition to this, Health insurance needs to provide for more "preventive care" in numerous areas of health care, including drug treatment and counseling, the extreme addiction of cigarettes, alcohol treatment and much much more. Especially preventive care in regards to disease and home care etc.. Preventive care VERSES the expensive after cost of drug abuse, cancer and respiratory illness/disease, car accidents and liver failure from alcohol abuse which again should NOT be legal, and so forth. Funny the other day I walked into a restuarant that said e-cigarettes were prohibited due to customer complaints. But if the person had a medical need to be on an oxygen tank the non smokers I guess wouldn't complain. So much for encouraging a smoke free world huh? Some people have no brains just mouths to complain I guess. Reminds me of the previous post that says "I am just a rat in a cage". For the record I clean my surfaces reguarly in regards to third hand smoke and do not smoke around any non smokers. I am very happy people are becoming educated in regards to third hand smoke. However I feel some of my loved ones tend to focus on dramatic effects of "occasional" visits to my home in regards to third hand smoke rather than just saying they can't handle the smell. Maybe more non smokers need to spend more time writing letters to legislature rather than spending ten minutes complaining that their child will "instantly die" from third hand smoke contact? Especially since third hand smoke has yet to be linked to any disease AND common sense says that this "potential" hazard would be more risky if you actually "lived" in the home. Makes you wonder how children used to share popsicles and drink tap water without dying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-14030138429224864632011-08-04T21:32:03.168-07:002011-08-04T21:32:03.168-07:00To Anonymous - I've had this since I was a chi...To Anonymous - I've had this since I was a child, and still suffer from it quite frequently. I would say that it occurs most often when I attempt to take naps. In fact it can be quite severe at this time occurring multiple times in rapid succession. It is quite terrifying. It feels like a circular saw going through my brain, and sound a bit like it too. My heart races, at times I give up, and other times I simply double down and try even harder to fall asleep.chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-24778171609140208112011-07-08T04:41:09.650-07:002011-07-08T04:41:09.650-07:00Not limited to certain parts of the world. The kis...Not limited to certain parts of the world. The kissing bug can be found all over North America. Up until recently the percentage of bugs carrying the T Cruzi parasite was small but recently it has been growing. Possibly due to mass immigration from Mexico and South America. Blood banks recently began testing for Chagas and were surprised by the number of people carrying the disease in southern California.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-60410400749405710442011-07-06T18:06:30.731-07:002011-07-06T18:06:30.731-07:00Good luck! Well, it really isn't about luck so...Good luck! Well, it really isn't about luck so much as a solid logical plan for success, but you know what I mean.The Astronomisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959972471002184287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-3313468710603310412011-07-05T21:43:34.693-07:002011-07-05T21:43:34.693-07:00Thanks mate, be sure to come visit :)Thanks mate, be sure to come visit :)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-81027990749951734482011-07-05T21:33:52.878-07:002011-07-05T21:33:52.878-07:00Congrats DP, best of luck.Congrats DP, best of luck.The Loraxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361004494346338824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-111058985914853922011-07-05T20:43:21.836-07:002011-07-05T20:43:21.836-07:00Never fear. Seems to be limited to tropical areas ...Never fear. Seems to be limited to tropical areas :)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-32166016901472290502011-07-05T20:29:16.796-07:002011-07-05T20:29:16.796-07:00Umm... I'm guessing that Chagas' disease o...Umm... I'm guessing that Chagas' disease occurs in certain areas of the world, rather than it lurking everywhere to jump into insect bites?? As the effects sound rather devastating, please reassure the hypochondriacs they are unlikely to catch it in downtown Adelaide or New York! Or is it like an invasion of the zombies?Murfomurfhttp://healthforhumans.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-26009903401961656242011-06-22T16:32:54.750-07:002011-06-22T16:32:54.750-07:00You're absolutely right. Its also used as a ge...You're absolutely right. Its also used as a generalised adjuvant but its anti-cancer properties are what is putting it on the map currently :)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-66012834189813007892011-06-22T09:07:05.407-07:002011-06-22T09:07:05.407-07:00Interesting work! I'm guessing that the polysa...Interesting work! I'm guessing that the polysaccharopeptide doesn't so much help with targeting cancer cells, just acts as an adjuvent for the immune system, to get it up and running against any foreign bodies (if so, it might work for more than just cancer...)Lab Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962574174521597312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-53543530021154363392011-06-15T03:59:31.276-07:002011-06-15T03:59:31.276-07:00Good blog, I felt cruel giggling about the hooney ...Good blog, I felt cruel giggling about the hooney moon palsy, but this makes for a very interesting read, I'd have never thought such a condition exist until now. Bravo :)SADGameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14879946457362071680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-91001931973132952992011-06-11T18:14:24.438-07:002011-06-11T18:14:24.438-07:00Oh no Rat I didn't mean to put you off! You ca...Oh no Rat I didn't mean to put you off! You can get gels and stuff to numb the pain if you so wish. That's what my wife did :)<br /><br />My current one is on my left shoulder blade and I think I'd like to place some context for the bird. Either more birds or a tree etc.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-48552195593120169672011-06-11T01:02:10.840-07:002011-06-11T01:02:10.840-07:00I think you just killed off the remains of my fain...I think you just killed off the remains of my faint and lingering desire to join the ranks of the tattoo'd. Given that I fainted while giving blood, this is probably a good thing. :p<br /><br />I think the main thing about it is just getting a good design. If you have a design you love, and that fits, and that you know you'll always move then go for it.<br /><br />Also, where are you going to get it? Back, or other shoulder?Lab Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962574174521597312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-43599828564806916102011-06-09T16:31:36.315-07:002011-06-09T16:31:36.315-07:00As far as I found it can happen at any time bout m...As far as I found it can happen at any time bout most report the onset at the border between waking and sleeping. Generally this doesn't occur as a once off either and peoples attacks last for days to weeks. If you're concerned though you should see a doctor and try get a referral to a sleep specialist if you think you need it.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-4724554029942828202011-06-09T11:56:51.191-07:002011-06-09T11:56:51.191-07:00Does anybody experience this during the day? I was...Does anybody experience this during the day? I was just watching tv and experienced a noise in my head, like someone banging on a door. This was followed by a powerful adrenaline rush, and a strong sense of fear. I had to jump of the couch and walk around the room for a while to calm myself down. Could this be something different, something serious?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-75380629947856248652011-05-28T14:30:04.137-07:002011-05-28T14:30:04.137-07:00I have this syndrome and was so excited today to r...I have this syndrome and was so excited today to read a medical book which described and named it, I find it really funny. It happens right at the border between being awake and falling into sleep, and I think could be an attempt by the sub concious to keep me from falling asleep, but I soon do fall asleep and it does not happen twice in one night. It happened quite regularly for some years, but not so often now, I'm a senior person and also have had tinnitus in both ears for about 30 years, and slight asthma causing generally blocked nose and head.My sound is just like an explosion or a mighty crash inside my head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-83362647001365367042011-05-24T15:54:08.897-07:002011-05-24T15:54:08.897-07:00@Marcie
No problem, I'm glad you liked it :)@Marcie<br />No problem, I'm glad you liked it :)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-83775438633545405052011-05-23T22:16:38.166-07:002011-05-23T22:16:38.166-07:00Thanks for posting this. It gives me comfort to k...Thanks for posting this. It gives me comfort to know I'm not crazy. I hope you don't mind me quoting you in my blog. <br /><br />http://annemarcel.blogspot.com/2011/05/exploding-head-syndrome.html<br /><br />-MarcieMarcie Bringhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06096091470644489463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-29847795937171067122011-05-08T18:11:07.097-07:002011-05-08T18:11:07.097-07:00I have had this for 3 years, it started about 6 we...I have had this for 3 years, it started about 6 weeks after i suffered a brain injury. It happened every night when i laid down at night. It lasts about 1 second and sounds like a loud varoom in my head. It is getting better but still happens about every secind night. Still kinda scares me but i know nothing else is going to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-36017397785624617022011-05-07T22:39:27.944-07:002011-05-07T22:39:27.944-07:00Hey Alan!
Thanks for sharing it mate, glad you lik...Hey Alan!<br />Thanks for sharing it mate, glad you liked it :)Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364150752002154942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-18724561105295754922011-05-07T22:21:45.604-07:002011-05-07T22:21:45.604-07:00I shared this with my FB friends, who think I go o...I shared this with my FB friends, who think I go on about science too much as well. I asked them: Have you been taken over by another organism? Freewill, is it really yours?<br /><br />Good article - I really like Robert Sapolsky's talk on T. gondii - on YouTube or TedTalks if you haven't seen it. CheersCouchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611525221506645929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-80329890416937052092011-05-03T06:35:24.819-07:002011-05-03T06:35:24.819-07:00Nice story, I really liked the way you described t...Nice story, I really liked the way you described those INSANE numbers in a way that makes them comprehensible (if only in their incomprehensibility - I appreciated that those were BIG numbers) Bacteria in clouds, hey? I didn't know that, how cool.Captain Skelletthttp://www.aschoonerofscience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-73949212707355807672011-05-01T08:23:10.699-07:002011-05-01T08:23:10.699-07:00We were at this workshop and just launched our web...We were at this workshop and just launched our website. So we'd like to say a big thankyou for your help!<br /><br />Here it is:<br /><br /><a href="http://othersideofscience.com/" rel="nofollow">The Other Side of Science</a>Tristanhttp://othersideofscience.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338238185838918321.post-84148883910797441682011-04-19T18:52:06.241-07:002011-04-19T18:52:06.241-07:00ha! and then I do a typo in my comment. I always r...ha! and then I do a typo in my comment. I always read what I think I've written, not what's actually thereSanssciencehttp://sansscience.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com