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  7. What do we all look like (Pics) post em!!

    in New York / New Jersey

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    lol...nice...that is hardcore...i gotta find the pics of me at a rave the day after i had 2 cysts removed from my head...i had these huge stitches sticking up of my head and waited out in the rain for 2 hours to get in...everyone is like u got stitches on ur head...im like yea i just had surgery and now im rollin...lol...i gotta find those pics...

    i'm surprised they didn't use staples...most of the neurosurgeries i've been in were closed with staples for scalp incisions. unless it was stereotactic/endoscopic. btw, what type of cysts did you have? (and where did you get it resected?) i hope you were on post-op antibiotic prophylaxis.

  13. What Does Vertigo Do?

    in Boston

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    * Definition of Vertigo

    * Description of Vertigo

    * Causes and Risk Factors of Vertigo

    * Symptoms of Vertigo

    * Treatment of Vertigo

    * Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Vertigo

    Definition of Vertigo

    Vertigo is a type of dizziness felt as a shift in a person's relationship to the normal environment (a feeling that the room is spinning is common) or a sense of movement in space.

    Although dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. While all vertigo is dizziness, not all dizziness is vertigo.

    True vertigo, from the Latin "vertere," to turn, is a distinct, often severe form of dizziness that is a movement hallucination.

    Description of Vertigo

    There are four major types of dizziness - vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, and lightheadedness.

    Most patients with true vertigo have a peripheral vestibular disorder, such as benign positional vertigo. This is usually associated with tinnitus and hearing loss.

    Central disorders, such as brain stem or cerebellar lesions, tend to be more chronic but less intense than peripheral disorders and are not associated with hearing loss. Central disorders account for only 15 percent of patients with vertigo.

    Vertigo is the illusion that you - or your surroundings - are moving. You may feel that you are spinning, tilting, rocking, or falling through space. You may vomit or have ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Also, your eyes may uncontrollably jerk back and forth (a condition called nystagmus).

    Causes and Risk Factors of Vertigo

    There are several causes of vertigo:

    Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear. The cause usually is unknown, but an upper respiratory tract infection or a minor blow to the head may be responsible. This type of vertigo occurs abruptly when you move your head up and down, or when you turn over in bed. Symptoms can be distressing but they fade in a few seconds. Avoiding positions that bring this on may reduce its occurrence.

    BPPV is the commonest form of vertigo, with attacks lasting 30 to 60 seconds, typically set off when rolling over in bed, moving the head to one side or reaching for something ("top-shelf vertigo"). Sufferers can usually describe specific head movements that trigger it.

    Although BPPV often occurs for no apparent reason, it can follow an ear infection, head or ear injury, and is thought to result from the dislodgement of normal crystalline structures in the ear's balance detectors. People with BPPV are often relieved to hear that it is due to an inner ear condition and does not signify some serious disorder such as a stroke or tumor.

    Labyrinthitis refers to a variety of conditions within the inner ear. It may be associated with inflammation, an upper respiratory infection or nerve deterioration, but often occurs independently of other problems.

    Central nervous system disorders that can cause vertigo as a symptom include multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neck injuries, certain forms of migraine, acoustic neuroma, cerebellar and brain stem tumors, and TIAS (transient ischemic attacks).

    Symptoms of Vertigo

    A patient may experience severe vertigo for days or weeks. Nausea, vomiting, and involuntary eye movements are common. The condition gradually improves, but symptoms can persist for weeks or months.

    Treatment of Vertigo

    Treatment depends on the diagnosis. A complete medical evaluation is recommended for anyone with vertigo. This can reveal the true cause and suggest one or more solutions based upon treating the underlying disorder.

    Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Vertigo

    Is it true vertigo?

    What is the probable cause?

    Is it related to a central nervous system disorder?

    How can the symptoms be controlled?

    Do I need to see a specialist?

    excellent summary howie!

    i just had an interesting case of a girl with vertigo (specifically, oscillopsia), nausea/vomiting and severe ataxia without tinnitus or nystagmus. MRI showed what appeared like a T2-hyperintense paracentral subcortical lesion, no involvement of the 8th nerve or other focal intensities. Dr. howie, what is the differential diagnosis and what further tests would you do?

  20. xx All My Love

    in Useless Blabber

    Posted

    And rather then making 9-11 an official holiday, I think we should start Mutherfuckers Day on December 28th. Because then Christmas will be the gift that keeps on giving. Mutherfucker what what, throw your guns to the sky, And cap someone from side to side........

    hey 4 -- you ever go to the NYC muthafucker parties? i went to one ...pretty fun ...very uh, electroclash/polysexual/crazy...

    :)

  22. Any Sasha Reviews?

    in Boston

    Posted

    nice meeting cookie, four, and phat :) sorry i couldn't make it out to sasha...guess i'll have to go see him some other time. nice set at cellar joe! i esp loved the first few tracks you played. would have liked to see some of the madness later on in the night tho :cool:

  25. sushi buffet?

    in New York / New Jersey

    Posted

    you should go there

    $18 all you can eat - great sushi!

    i go there at least once a week! (for years)

    it's on 2nd ave (81st)

    the sushi is so good -- there is always a line there!!! but its' worth it!

    yuka rules :) and not to forget the wildly emphatic sushi chefs at the counter...!

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