#limb loss in diabetes

[artalives-blog]

World Mental Health Day: The Emotional Consequences of Limb Loss in Diabetes

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th each year, serves as a crucial reminder of the intersection between physical and mental health. This year, we focus on a particularly challenging aspect of this intersection: the mental impact of losing a limb, a situation that many individuals with diabetes face. In this context, Artalive Malaysia plays a pivotal role in providing support and prosthetic solutions that can significantly improve the lives of those affected.

Diabetes and the Risk of Limb Loss

Diabetes, a chronic condition that affects how your body processes glucose, can lead to a range of complications if not well managed. One such complication is peripheral neuropathy, which causes nerve damage in the extremities. Over time, peripheral neuropathy can result in the loss of sensation in the feet, making individuals with diabetes more susceptible to injuries and infections. If left untreated, these complications can ultimately lead to the amputation of a limb.

The physical toll of losing a limb is evident, but the mental impact is equally profound. The emotional and psychological consequences of limb loss can be overwhelming. It’s essential to recognize and address these effects, as they can significantly influence a person’s overall well-being.

The Mental Impact of Losing a Limb

The loss of a limb can evoke a spectrum of emotions, from grief and anger to frustration and anxiety. These feelings are entirely natural and should not be dismissed. The process of adapting to life with a prosthetic limb can be challenging both mentally and emotionally.

Individuals may experience a sense of loss, not only for their physical limb but also for the activities and experiences they once took for granted. This emotional burden can lead to depression, anxiety, and a loss of self-esteem. Coping with these feelings is a critical aspect of rehabilitation and recovery.

Artalive Malaysia: A Beacon of Hope

Artalive Malaysia recognizes the complex and interconnected nature of diabetes and limb loss. Their specialized approach to prosthetic limb care encompasses not just the physical aspects but the emotional well-being of their patients. Through a combination of medical expertise, compassionate care, and advanced prosthetic solutions, they empower individuals to overcome the mental challenges associated with limb loss.

Artalive’s commitment to holistic care includes psychological support, counseling, and group therapy for those navigating the emotional terrain of limb loss. They create an environment where patients can share their experiences, seek guidance, and build a network of support. This compassionate approach significantly contributes to the mental well-being of their patients.

Prosthetic Limbs: A Path to Renewed Independence

Prosthetic limbs, commonly referred to as artificial limbs, have undergone substantial advancements. They now offer improved mobility, functionality, and comfort. Artalive Malaysia leverages these innovations to help individuals regain their independence and self-confidence.

Custom-made prosthetic limbs are tailored to an individual’s specific needs, allowing them to resume their daily activities and even engage in sports and recreational pursuits. By providing a sense of normalcy and enabling individuals to lead fulfilling lives, prosthetic limbs play a vital role in the mental and emotional recovery process.

Conclusion: The Connection Between Diabetes, Limb Loss, and Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, we must acknowledge the profound emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals dealing with the loss of a limb due to diabetes. The mental impact of limb loss is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and it cannot be overlooked.

Artalive Malaysia‘s dedication to addressing these mental health challenges through their holistic prosthetic care is commendable. By providing physical and emotional support, they empower individuals to navigate the difficult journey of limb loss with resilience and hope.

As we continue to raise awareness about mental health and its connection to physical well-being, it’s essential to remember that individuals facing the emotional toll of limb loss due to diabetes deserve our support, understanding and access to the best prosthetic solutions available. Together, we can help them regain their independence, confidence and ultimately, their quality of life.

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[cripplecharacters]

hey! I recently realized that one of my stories has a serious lack of physically disabled characters (one secondary character has a facial difference) and I'd love advice on what physical differences and disabilities are in more intense need of representation. I know one of my characters is going to be missing a limb, but idk whether they should be an amputee or just born that way, and what limb/ where it should be missing/if it should be underdeveloped or just totally gone. I want to know what type of limb differences are most underrepresented so I can do some research and see if I could feasibly add it to my character. I'd also like to hear some other general physical disorders and disabilities that need more rep (all physical differences need more rep but yk what I mean)

Most if not all of my characters are autistic/adhd or both, although it isn't mentioned (they're just like that because I as a person can't write neurotypical people)

Hello!

As mod Rot has said before, every disability is currently underrepresented (and those that seem represented are often, well, not getting the best rep to say the least). With that said, I do know what you mean, and there are some that are less represented than others.

For a missing limb specifically it might seem like it's "overrepresented", but in reality there's a ton of limb differences that I have absolutely never seen represented in any way, shape, or form. There's simply way more options than creatives ever consider.

The most common cause of acquired amputation is actually not represented much at all - diabetes. Almost all amputations in media are traumatic, but that's not necessarily how it is.

In most cases, the smaller the amputation the more common it is. A lot of characters in media have a shoulder amputation (with a prosthetic, of course), but that's probably the rarest possible one in real life. It's also worth mentioning that the fewer joints you have, the harder it is to use a prosthetic. A knee can change everything.

If they're missing a leg, consider giving them a mobility aid - connecting to the previous point, the higher someone's amputation is the higher the chance they will use them over a prosthetic, but anyone can use them.

Or, they can use both a prosthetic and a wheelchair/crutches at different times. Or they can use prosthetics with mobility aids, like a cane, crutches, or a rollator to help with balance!

Losing a leg is also incredibly more common than an arm, but in media it's the other way around for some reason.

Congenital limb difference of the not-full-amputation variety isn't seen much either, and it has more types than I could possibly list here, but I'll try; phocomelia, symbrachydactyly, micromelia, radial aplasia, ectrodactyly, tetraamelia, polysyndactyly... The only character that I know of with any of these has been made by my friend. Certainly not a popular thing to represent.

To go with the above, think about syndromes that cause limb differences! Some examples could be Ellis–Van Creveld syndrome, Otopalatodigital syndrome spectrum disorders, Pfeiffer syndrome, Joubert syndrome, or the VACTERL association. Or a thousand other things!

Limb loss due to cancer is also a thing! It also relates to a very specific kind of amputation, called rotationplasty, and it's when a person has their knee replaced with their ankle, and their foot is well, rotated. That's how important having a joint is.

Also I know that you said limb and not limbs, but remember that multiple amputations are a thing as well! For example bilateral above knee (often called BAKA), or quadruple amputation are greatly underrepresented :-)

As for non-limb loss underrepresented physical disability ideas, well, all of them, but just for the sake of some new ideas I will try to list ones that AFAIK haven't even been mentioned on the blog at all before (at least as of writing this).

CHARGE syndrome

Hyperthyroidism

Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia

Hereditary trochlear nerve palsy

Harlequin-type Ichthyosis

Locked-in syndrome

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Primordial dwarfism

Addison's disease

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Apert syndrome

Charcot Marie Tooth disease

Usher syndrome

Nager syndrome (also, causes limb differences)

Peripheral Artery Disease

[links lead to very basic information pages]

These are just some ideas for disabilities that are 1) physical and 2) very underrepresented, some visible, some not - I hope it gives you some ideas for what to research for your character(s)! I tried to list both very common and rare ones :-)

You can also take a look at our #disabled character ideas tag, or posts like this (there's a lot of facial differences listed, mostly at the end) :-)

I hope this helps!

mod Sasza

[disabilities-disabilities]

Disabilities refer to impairments that may limit a person's physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental abilities to perform tasks or participate fully in everyday life. Disabilities can vary widely in nature and severity, and they can be temporary or permanent. Here are some common types of disabilities:

Physical disabilities: These involve impairments that affect mobility or physical functioning, such as paralysis, limb loss, or muscular dystrophy.

Sensory disabilities: These include impairments related to sight, hearing, or both. Blindness, low vision, deafness, and hearing loss fall into this category.

Cognitive disabilities: These affect cognitive functions, such as learning, memory, problem-solving, and comprehension. Conditions like dyslexia, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and intellectual disabilities are examples.

Psychiatric or mental health disabilities: These involve conditions that affect a person's mental well-being and functioning, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Developmental disabilities: These typically manifest during infancy or childhood and impact physical, learning, language, or behavior development. Examples include autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome.

Chronic illnesses: While not always considered disabilities in the traditional sense, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia can significantly impact a person's daily life and functioning.

Acquired disabilities: These result from injury, illness, or other factors later in life, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, or spinal cord injury.

It's important to recognize that each individual's experience of disability is unique, and it's essential to consider their specific abilities, challenges, and needs. Additionally, the concept of disability is evolving, with a growing emphasis on accessibility, inclusion, and the social model of disability, which focuses on removing barriers to participation rather than just addressing impairments.

[delucadarling]

Current rambling thoughts on dieting/weight loss, nothing that's a downer:

Back in April I got blood test results that showed my cholesterol was high and my sugar was barely shy of being diabetic. It spooked the shit out of me, as despite being fat most of my life, I was also pretty healthy and somewhat active. It was after getting covid that I was so fatigued I dropped the active thing pretty much entirely.

The doctor was more focus on the sugar, and recommended cutting back simple sugars, adding in more fiber, and increasing my weekly activity.

I'd been wanting to get back into shape for a long, long time but I've been nervous about trying the gym again. My dad was one of those shithead people that secretly films people in the gym doing things 'wrong' or committing the sin of being fat in public. It had me terrified of trying to get fit where other people could see me, because you know, most people don't want to be mocked.

Lucky me, I have the most amazing, supportive girlfriend ever. She took me by the hand and very gently showed me around the gym, helped me learn how to use the machines, and didn't mind when I shadowed her around as she did her workout. From there, I got excited! I used to LOVE working out, I just mostly did simple stuff, running, and swimming. I did a lot of WiiFit when I was younger, and this one Jillian Michael's DVD I found at Walmart for like $5 at the time. Running was the big one though (hello Zombies, Run folks).

So just making those changes (less soda, more fiber, more exercise) over the course of maybe 3ish months I dropped almost 15 lbs. I hadn't been tracking my weight, but I did compare the results the doctor took from my previous three appointments. I was kind of shocked! I've never had a healthy relationship with weight loss, and every time I've tried to lose weight it lead to a lot of heartache, misery, and doubled weight gain. So I more or less wrote off my ability to trim down and decided to just be fat and happy.

I will say though, the extra bulk has recently frustrated me. I can't do yoga the way I used to. My limbs are still flexible but I keep getting blocked by my own fat. I have to go real easy on my joints because of all the extra weight, which is frustrating, because I'd honestly love to try jogging again. I just don't want to fuck my back and knees up again.

I decided to give losing weight another try, with a lot more self-love, after a lot more research, and with the support of someone who has loved me even at my fattest and never said a word about it.

It hasn't been too hard this time. I don't feel like I'm depriving myself. I am impatient, I want to see results NOW, but obviously that's not how things work. And slow is better anyway.

I know tumblr has a generally negative view on weight loss, and I fully include myself in that. I bought into the 'starvation mode means you'll never ACTUALLY lose weight permanently) thing, I was convinced anyone trying to lose weight had the same disordered ideas on it that I used to have (and still struggle with sometimes). It's a loaded topic for a hundred reasons, so I am trying to be conscious of when I talk about it and around who. Hence the tags and putting it under a cut. I'm happy and excited to be trying this out, putting my health first, trying to feel strong and capable in my body, but I absolutely know first hand how upsetting hearing about dieting can be. Not to mention how hard it is to avoid the more toxic side of trying to change your diet and fitness.

I've found a lot of resources that are very facts based, cut and dry, and leave out the moralizing behind weight loss and weight gain and just weight in general. There are a lot of very encouraging resources as well.

So yeah! As said, this is just a ramble, I like to write to get my thoughts down, and it always comes easier when it feels like I'm talking to someone, not just myself. I probably won't post a lot about this, but it's been just over a week since I started tracking my food and daily weight specifically, which always used to be something that would send me into a bad habit spiral. This time feels different. I've been doing fine. There have been a few moments of disappointment, but they've been easy to shake off. Mostly I'm just astounded to learn more about the macros involved in the food I eat, and I'm also happy to have tools to help me find portions that make me feel full and not stuffed. On the days I've been not kept to my deficit goals, it was because I was hungry and decided it was more worth it to feed myself than stick to a number and I didn't feel a bit of guilt about it afterward.

I'm pretty pleased with how it's going so far. I feel stronger, I feel more energetic, and tracking my food intake and weight makes the part of my brain that loves a spreadsheet very happy.

[artificers-rule-bc-im-ensa]

Hey, Is it just me?

Hey, Is it just me, Or is limb loss just not very common anymore? I mean, Did no one really stay up in their home in the mountains for years? Was no one a teenage girl who knew she'd be alone once her grandfather passed? Was no one a sad girl when her grandpa died to the point she became desperate for escape? Did nobody turn to engineering and constructing as their means to feel free again? Am I the only one who sat on their floor, working and working, eating anything in the house and then some so that I wouldn't have to eat for another few days? Did no one else have undiagnosed diabetes, And one day when they got up, realized they couldn't feel their leg? Did they think it would go away after awhile, but it didn't? Did it continue to nag at you like a cat and a mouse hole? Did it start to pull you down to quick to pull yourself back up? Was no one starting to get so annoyed that they cut their own leg off in desperation? Did no one else start screaming out of pain and agony?.. ...And was I the only one who saw the Woman that came into the house, and Patched you up by some miracle. Helped you heal your wound. Helped you understand and handle the pain, then sat by your side for a week to make sure you were comfortable. Was I the only person who awoke one day to find she was gone? No note, no letter, no clues... And to handle the fact that they're left alone, you throw yourself to the ground, and for the next week, build yourself a leg with whatever scraps you have? And then you learn to walk again by yourself. And you still don't know why you had to cut your leg off. And you start to get used to the fact that you'll always be here alone. ...Then things get better. Then the wisps come. Then the pirates come. And then.. there she is. A new person you seem to feel yourself drawn towards, just as you were the strange woman who helped you. You are hesitant at first, but when you find she shares your interests, she becomes someone to confide in. You don't tell her how you lost your leg, but you do tell her about being weird with food. She encourages you to get it checked out. And you do. Diabetes. This whole time. The reason you lost your leg, was fucking Diabetes. And you laugh. At first. Then you cry. And cry and cry and cry until your eyes are dry and can no longer handle the constant reminder that you were so weak you lost a leg to Diabetes. The pirates leave. You give them a teleporter. Your girlfriends visit time to time. And you get used to the fact you aren't technically alone anymore, but still feel so lonely until they show up at your door. But anyway, No ones losing limbs anymore. We should bring that back.

[losingweightandcarkeys]

my reason

I wrote this vent about a week ago, and the more I think about the more I know I need to lose weight. this is why I'm doing this.

(tw, medical gore, loss of limb)

mother fucker, I just found out my dad is straight up losing his toe to diabetes, like his whole toe. they are cutting it off his body. and he is in such denial about it. I found out because he was helping me move, and he insisted we go to this specific sandwich place, then claimed he had been low-carbing for 3 years while eating chips. he didn't take insulin after because apparently you blood sugar can tell when a sandwich is a treat instead of a carb.

my twin sister got dingioused with pre diabetes, I've had pre diabetes as a kid, and I kind of worried the only reason I'm not dinioused with it now is because I haven't checked.

I can feel the reaper knocking at me. I have been losing weight, and exercising, and eating veggies, but it feels like I am desperately running from my own faith. like the dragon is playing away at my family before it comes to kill me for the hubris of thinking I could escape it. I don't have insurance, the only thing I can do is run. literally, try to exercise the monster away.

I'm not the type of person, with the type of genetics and personality where I can willy nilly this shit. If I do nothing, I will be eaten. I have to keep trying, I have to keep running, because otherwise I won't be able to run anymore.

[hellonerf]

Hello caname lovechild, I am sorry for insinuating that you look inbred. However, do you have any: blindness, hearing loss, neonatal diabetes, limb malformations, disorders of sex development, schizophrenia- no? alright... (I think her having schizophrenia would fit her, aswell as being biologically accurate... >_<;)

shes Not Inbred!!!!!! she was born from the Love of the World!!!! shes Not Inbred!!!!

[sarcasticbabywhispererjess]

My aunt has been having a lot of health issues the last year or so. In and out of the hospital and rehab. I’m not sure she’s even been home in at least 6mo, probably longer. Most recently she had a revision of her AAA repair to remove some mesh and it compromised the circulation to one of her legs. She had diabetes, so the circulation was already not amazing. So now she is going to have her leg amputated.

I’m going to have a blast putting together a get well gift basket filled with funny amputation and limb loss things.

Here’s a couple things I like from my initial cursory search…

Then I’ll add just some general treats and stuff too. I think she’ll get a kick 🤪 out of it.

[iamshmolphrog]

hey

i just learned about the existence of the disability pride flag! i'm not sure whether or not this is common knowledge, but either way i'd like to show you all!

here it is! how pretty!?

brief history and symbolism under the cut:

the flag used to look like this, designed by Ann Magill

from 2019 until 2021, when it was changed to have straight lines and muted colors. (this change was made to accommodate people with visually triggering disabilities)

the diagonal orientation of the stripes represent cutting across barriers that separate disabled people from society. the colors all have different meanings as well:

green for sensory disabilities, like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness and Low Vision, Deafness and Loss of Hearing, and Sensory Processing Disorder

blue for psychiatric disabilities, for example, anxiety, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, ADHD, OCD, and many more

White for invisible disorders, such as chronic pain, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or chronic fatigue syndrome. White is also for undiagnosed disablilties.

Gold is for neurodivergence, which includes ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, dyscaucula, dyslexia, and a whole lot more.

Finally, Red is for physical disibilities, which includes things like amputation or loss of limbs, arthritis, epilepsy, cereberal palsy, or cystic fibrosis

[eliteayurveda]

11 Skin Conditions You’ve Almost Certainly Never Heard Of

Millions of people in India suffer from at least one skin condition. You’ve probably heard of the more common ones, such as acne, eczema, and rosacea. In fact, there’s a strong possibility you have one yourself.

There are also a number of uncommon skin problems that you may be unaware of. They can range in severity from minor to fatal. They can have an impact on the quality of life of persons who develop them in some situations.

Continue reading for an overview of some of these lesser-known conditions.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes lesions to grow on skin-to-skin contact points on the body. The following are the most prevalent locations for breakouts:

underarms, groin, buttocks, upper thighs, and breasts

Although the etiology of HS is uncertain, hormones are likely to play a role in its development because it often begins around puberty.

The illness affects up to 2% of the population. It is especially common in those who are obese or who smoke. Women are more than three times as likely than men to have HS.

Genetics and the immune system are thought to play a role in who gets the condition.

DID YOU KNOW?

People who have hidradenitis suppurativa are more likely to have specific conditions (or comorbidities), such as:

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) acne

Acne conglobata, dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, and pilonidal sinus disease are all part of the follicular occlusion tetrad (a collection of inflammatory skin disorders).

metabolic disorder

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

Type 2 diabetes with squamous cell carcinoma of the afflicted skin

The first signs of HS are outbreaks that resemble pimples or boils. These outbreaks could remain on the skin or fade and recur.

If neglected, more severe symptoms like scarring, infection, and breakouts that rupture and produce a foul-smelling fluid might develop.

There is presently no cure for HS, however there are several therapy options to assist control symptoms. These are some examples:

topical ointments, anti-inflammatory medications, injectable biologics, and hormone therapy

In more severe situations, surgery may be recommended.

Psoriasis inversa

Intertriginous psoriasis is another name for inverse psoriasis. This illness, like HS, causes red sores on regions of the body where skin touches skin. These lesions do not resemble boils. They appear smooth and gleaming.

Many persons who have inverse psoriasis have at least one other type of psoriasis on their body. Experts aren’t clear what causes psoriasis, but genetics and the immune system both play a role.

Psoriasis affects roughly 3% of the world’s population, and 3–7% of those with psoriasis have inverse psoriasis.

Because the skin in high-friction parts of the body is sensitive, treating the condition can be challenging. Steroid creams and topical ointments can be beneficial, but they can also cause unpleasant irritation if used excessively.

People with more severe inverse psoriasis may also require UVB light therapy or injectable biologics to manage their illness.

Harlequin ichthyosis

Harlequin ichthyosis is an uncommon genetic condition that causes children to be born with rough, thick skin covered in diamond-shaped scales.

These plates, which are separated by deep fissures, can shape their eyelids, mouth, nose, and ears. They can also impede limb and chest movement.

Around 200 instances have been recorded around the world. The disorder is caused by a mutation in the ABCA12 gene, which permits the body to produce a protein required for normal skin cell formation.

The mutation hinders lipid transfer to the skin’s top layer, resulting in the scale-like plates. Because of the plates, it is more difficult to:

control water loss

combat illness by regulating body temperature

Harlequin ichthyosis is an autosomal recessive condition caused by faulty genes inherited from both parents.

Because biological carriers rarely show symptoms, genetic testing can detect changes in genes and calculate your risk of developing or passing on genetic illnesses.

A stringent regimen of skin-softening emollients and skin-repairing moisturizers is the most popular treatment for harlequin ichthyosis. Oral retinoids may also be utilized in extreme situations.

Morgellons syndrome

Morgellons disease is an uncommon ailment that causes microscopic fibers and particles to emerge from skin wounds, giving the impression that something is crawling on the skin.

The Morgellons Disease is poorly understood, although it affects nearly 14,000 families, according to the Morgellons Research Foundation.

Morgellons disease is most common in middle-aged Caucasian women. It’s also closely linked to Lyme disease.

Because the symptoms are similar to those of a mental health illness known as delusional infestation, some experts assume it is a psychological issue.

The symptoms are unpleasant but not life-threatening. Typical symptoms include:

weariness anxiety sadness itchy skin rashes or sores black fibrous substance in and on the skin

Lesions only affect one part of the body: the head, trunk, or extremities.

There is no standard treatment option for Morgellons disease because it is still poorly understood.

People suffering with the disease are usually encouraged to maintain close contact with their healthcare team and seek therapy for symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

Elastoderma

Elastoderma is an uncommon disorder characterized by increased skin looseness in particular parts of the body. As a result, the skin sags or hangs down in loose folds.

It can affect any region of the body, but the neck and extremities, particularly the elbows and knees, are the most usually afflicted.

The illness affects less than one in one million persons worldwide. Elastoderma’s actual cause is unknown. It is assumed to be caused by an excess of elastin, a protein that provides structural support to organs and tissues.

Elastoderma has no cure or recommended treatment. Some people will have surgery to remove the problematic area, although the loose skin often returns after the procedure.

Pilonidal sinusitis

Pilonidal sinus illness causes small holes or tunnels at the buttocks’ base or crease. Because symptoms aren’t always clear, most people don’t seek therapy or even recognize the issue until it causes problems.

It is caused when the hair between the buttocks rubs together. The friction and pressure that results pushes the hair inside, causing it to become ingrown.

This minor illness affects 10 to 26 people in every 100,000. The majority of people with this illness are between the ages of 15 and 30, and men are twice as likely as women to have it.

It frequently affects persons who work occupations that demand long periods of sitting. It is often associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

A few things influence treatment for an infected pilonidal sinus:

signs and symptoms

the size of the abscess, if it is a new or recurring infection

In most cases, treatment entails removing any visible pus from the affected pilonidal sinus. Antibiotics, hot compresses, and topical ointments are also frequently utilized.

If you’re one of the 40% of people with the illness who has reoccurring abscesses, talk to your doctor about other surgical alternatives.

Pemphigus vegetans

Pemphigus is classified as an autoimmune illness by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)Trusted Source. It causes your immune system to target healthy epidermal cells. The epidermis is the top layer of the skin.

Lesions or blisters form where skin naturally meets or rubs together, as in HS. They can also be found in or on the:

mouth, throat, eyes, nose, and genital areas

Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common kind of pemphigus. It affects 0.1 to 2.7 persons in every 100,000.

Pemphigus vegetans, a pemphigus vulgaris variation, accounts for 1 to 2% of pemphigus cases globally.

If untreated, Pemphigus vegetans can be lethal. The treatment focuses on removing the lesions or blisters and preventing them from recurring.

Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory steroids are frequently used as the first line of defense. In addition, you can have surgery to remove the lesions or blisters, while also cleaning and dressing the affected area on a daily basis.

Medicated mouthwash or clobetasol, a corticosteroid and ointment used to treat oral problems, are examples of mouth and throat remedies.

Crohn’s disease 

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of the digestive tract.

It affects around 780,000 Indians. Every year, approximately 38,000 new cases are reported. Researchers believe that genetics, the immune system, and the environment all have a role in Crohn’s disease development.

Between 20 and 33 percent of persons with Crohn’s disease have skin lesions as a result of the condition. This is referred to as a cutaneous epidemic.

Cutaneous lesions, which resemble genital warts, appear after bowel disease has shown on the skin or another organ outside of the intestinal tract. The eyes, liver, and gallbladder are all included. It might also have an impact on the joints.

If your Crohn’s disease and lesions have metastasized, or spread, they can become painful and potentially lethal. There are currently few therapy options for this stage.

Sneddon-Wilkinson syndrome

Sneddon-Wilkinson illness is characterized by clusters of pus sores on the skin. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis (SPD) is another name for it.

Experts are unsure what is causing it. The disease, which is uncommon and sometimes misunderstood, primarily affects persons over the age of 40, particularly women. As a result, its precise prevalence is uncertain.

Soft, pus-filled pimples occur between skin that rubs together a lot, just like in HS. Skin lesions appear on the body, between skin folds, and in the vaginal area. They “explode” as a result of friction.

This popping of the lesions may be accompanied by an itchy or burning feeling. These feelings are followed by scaling and discolouration of the skin. Despite being chronic and painful, this skin ailment is not lethal.

The antibiotic dapsone is the preferred treatment for this condition, with a daily dose of 50 to 200 milligrams (mg) taken orally.

Lichen planus 

Inverse lichen planus pigmentosus is an inflammatory disorder that causes skin fold discolouration and uncomfortable pimples.

Only about 20 cases have been documented worldwide, mostly affecting Asians. Nobody knows what is causing it.

Small clusters of flat lesions, or macules, of discolored skin appear. They don’t normally contain pus, but they do occasionally. Some people’s skin spontaneously clears up with time, whilst others may experience symptoms for years.

This is a mild condition that can be addressed with a topical treatment. Corticosteroids are the most often used treatments for wound healing and can even aid with pigmentation in some situations.

Dowling-Degos syndrome

Dowling-Degos disease is a hereditary illness that causes darker skin, especially in folds such as the armpit, groin, and joint areas.

Pigment changes can also affect the neck, hands, cheeks, and scalp, albeit they are less prevalent.

The majority of the lesions are minor and resemble blackheads, however red areas resembling acne might form around the lips.

Lesions on the scalp might also look as fluid-filled lumps. Itching and burning sensations are possible.

Skin changes, like HS, occur in late childhood or early adolescence.

However, some people do not have breakouts until they reach maturity. Dowling-Degos is not a life-threatening disease, but it can cause distress and worry in those who have it.

This disease presently has no cure. Treatments ranging from laser therapy to topical steroids to retinoids have been tried, but results have been mixed, and nothing has proven to be consistently successful.

Takeaway

If you have a skin issue, pay attention to your body and treat any signs seriously.

Consult your doctor who can assist you in obtaining a diagnosis and determining the best treatment options for your specific problems.

[omkarpatel]

The Rise of 3D Printing in Prosthetics and Orthotics Market

The global prosthetics and orthotics market plays a vital role in improving quality of life for millions worldwide. Worth an estimated $7.2 billion in 2024, the market facilitates mobility for those with limb differences or injuries through highly customized external limb replacements and braces. The market introduces prosthetics and orthotics—Medical devices that enhance or assist impaired body parts and mobility. Orthotics are braces or supports for joints, spine, and limbs; prosthetics externally replace missing limbs. Together they improve functionality and quality of life for users. Major players in the prosthetics and orthotics space utilizing advanced manufacturing include Ossur, Steeper Group, Blatchford, Fillauer, Ottobock, and WillowWood Global. These industry leaders increasingly deploy cutting-edge 3D printing and customized design software to produce state-of-the-art prosthetics and braces. Current trends in the prosthetics and orthotics market include growing utilization of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing techniques. 3D printing enables on-demand production of complex, customized devices. It reduces manufacturing costs and wait times while improving fit and comfort. Expanding material options also allow more lifelike prosthetics. As technology evolves, the market is positioned for continued growth through 2031 in facilitating mobility worldwide. Future Outlook The prosthetics and orthotics market is expected to witness significant advancements in the coming years. Manufacturers are constantly focusing on developing innovative technologies such as 3D printed prosthetics that provide a better fit, enhanced comfort, and unrestricted movement. There is also a rising trend of using lightweight, highly durable and comfortable materials like carbon fiber and thermoplastics to manufacture prosthetic devices. Advancements in myoelectric prosthetics with touch and motion sensors are making them more dexterous and responsive. Using pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, next-gen prosthetics could gain functionality approaching that of natural limbs.

PEST Analysis Political: Regulations regarding clinical trials and approvals of new prosthetic technologies may affect market growth. Favorable reimbursement policies for prosthetic devices can boost adoption. Economic: Rising disposable incomes allow more individuals to opt for higher-end prosthetics. Emerging markets present abundant opportunities for growth. Inflation and economic slowdowns can hinder market profitability. Social: Increasing incidence of amputations and disabilities due to aging population, accidents, war injuries etc. drive market demand. Growing awareness regarding prosthetics and orthotics aids adoption. Stigma associated with limb loss poses challenges. Technological: Advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques like 3D printing, sensors, computing power and battery technologies are enhancing functionality and usability of prosthetics/orthotics. Myoelectric and robotic prosthetics have vastly improved in recent years. Opportunity Rising aging population presents a huge opportunity for prosthetics and orthotics targeting mobility issues and disabilities. Over 630,000 amputations occur annually in the U.S. due to dysvascular conditions like diabetes, presenting a sizable patient pool. Expanding applications of prosthetics and orthotics beyond mobility impairment into sports and military could drive significant growth. Growing incidence of trauma and injuries globally increases the number of patients relying on these devices. Emerging markets like Asia Pacific and Latin America offer immense opportunities owing to increasing disposable incomes, expanding healthcare infrastructure and rising medical tourism. Technological advancements are constantly improving functionality and usability of prosthetic devices, fueling adoption rates. The lightweight, durable and comfortable characteristics of newer materials expand addressable indications and patient acceptance. Key Takeaways Growing demand from aging population: The rapid increase in aging population worldwide who are prone to mobility issues, disabilities and chronic diseases like diabetes is a key driver spurring sales of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Global expansion into emerging markets: Emerging markets like Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East offer immense opportunities owing to their large population bases and improving healthcare penetration. Technological advancements: Constant R&D bringing advancements in areas such as 3D printing, lightweight materials,

[bucking-mustangs-with-wings]

4. Share a dark thought

Well this has opened up a whole BIG can of worms that I don't think the universe could properly contain, but if I'm gonna be honest, a dark thought I often have is 'what am i doing with my life? where am i going, is it even worth pursuing my interests if i'm only gonna live another 30-40 years?'

Being a type one diabetic since I was 3 has honestly stamped down a lot of my lust for life, knowing that the average lifespan for us is 62-73 years old (so I'm a third of the way there at 26) and thats IF you have perfect 100% control throughout your life with the ailment and I've never had good control since I was first diagnosed (not from lack of trying my ass off). And if you know anything about type 1, you know that with poor control a LOT of complications can arise from it (I'm talking loss of limb, kidney/organ failure, heart attack chance increase, nerve damage/loss, the list goes on).

So I'll often find myself just wanting to enjoy my time I have on earth knowing that tomorrow isn't promised for me in the sense that someone else my age is, I know it's bleak but I find it hard to throw myself into things like employment or long term relationships knowing what I know.

Sorry if that got a bit dark.

[identity-library]

Disability (Films)

A:

All Together Now (2020)

Chad (Wheelchair User)

Ricky (Autistic)

A Quiet Place (2018)

Regan Abbott (Deaf)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Kashekim Nedakh (Blind)

Avengers: Civil War (2016)

James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Paralyzed, Wheelchair User)

B:

Big Hero 6 (2014)

The Ringleader (Partially Blind)

Brave (2012)

King Fergus (Amputee)

C:

Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)

Lola (Autistic)

Children of a Lesser God (1986)

Sarah Norman (Deaf)

Christmas Ever After (2020)

Izzi Simmons (Wheelchair User)

CODA (2021)

Frank Rossi (Deaf)

Jackie Rossi (Deaf)

Leo Rossi (Deaf)

Cyrano (2021)

Cyrano de Bergerac (Dwarfism)

D:

Dumbo (2019)

Holt Farrier (Amputee)

E:

Eastrail 177 (Trilogy)

Elijah Price/Dr. Glass (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Cane/Wheelchair User)

Elio (2025)

Elio Solis (Partially Blind)

Eternals (2021)

Makkari (Deaf)

F:

Feel the Beat (2020)

Zuzu (Deaf)

Finding Dory (2016)

Destiny (Low Vision)

Dory (Short-Term Memory Loss)

Sheldon (Allergies)

Finding Nemo (2003)

Dory (Short-Term Memory Loss)

Nemo (Underdeveloped Fin)

Sheldon (Allergies)

Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2022)

Paul (Limb Difference)

Forrest Gump (1994)

Daniel Taylor (Amputee)

Forrest Gump (Unspecified Intellectual Disability)

Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

David (Deaf)

G:

H:

Home on the Range (2004)

Lucky Jack (Amputee)

How to Train Your Dragon (Franchise)

Gobber the Belch (Amputee)

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock ||| (Amputee)

Toothless (Amputee)

I:

Inside I'm Dancing (2004)

Michael Connolly (Cerebral Palsy, Wheelchair User)

Rory O'Shea (Muscular Dystrophy, Wheelchair User)

Inspector Gadget (Franchise)

Sanford "Dr. Claw" Scolex (Amputee)

J:

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Earthworm (Blind)

Glowworm (Partially Deaf)

K:

Keep the Change (2017)

David Cohen (Autistic)

Sarah Silverstein (Autistic)

L:

Lemonade Mouth (2011)

Alex (Unspecified Disability, Wheelchair User)

Love & Other Drugs (2010)

Maggie Murdock (Parkinson's Disease)

Luca (2021)

Massimo Marcovaldo (One Arm)

M:

Margarita with a Straw (2014)

Laila Kapoor (Cerebral Palsy, Wheelchair User)

Marvel (Franchise)

James "Bucky" Barnes (Amputee)

Nebula (Amputee)

Nick Fury (Partially Blind)

Odin Borson (Partially Blind)

Phil Coulson (Amputee)

Stephen Strange (Nerve Damage)

Thor (Amputee, Partially Blind)

Maya and the Three (2021)

Zatz (Partially Blind)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

Blind Pew (Blind)

Long John Silver (Amputee)

N:

Newsies (1992)

Crutchy (Limited Mobility, Crutch User)

Nimona (2023)

Ballister Boldheart (Amputee, Prosthetic User)

O:

P:

Peter Pan (1953)

Captain Hook (Amputee)

Pinocchio (1940)

Gideon (Mute)

Pinocchio (2022)

Fabiana (Unspecified Disability, Limp)

Pirates of the Caribbean (Franchise)

Mistress Ching (Blind)

Q:

R:

Rogue One (2016)

Chirrut Îmwe (Blind)

Run (2020)

Chloe Sherman (Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Condition, Paralyzed, Wheelchair User)

S:

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Razor Fist (Amputee)

Sharp Stick (2022)

Zach (Down Syndrome)

Shazam! (2019)

Frederick "Freddy" Freeman (Limited Mobility)

Ship of Fools (1965)

Carl Glocken (Dwarfism)

Sound of Metal (2019)

Joe (Deafened)

Ruben Stone (Hard of Hearing)

Spies in Disguise (2019)

Killian (Amputee)

Star Wars (Franchise)

Darth Maul (Multi-Limb Amputee)

Luke Skywalker (Amputee)

Strange World (2022)

Legend (Amputee)

T:

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Homer Parish (Multi-Limb Amputee)

The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

Trevor (Muscular Dystrophy)

The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

Fidget the Bat (Amputee)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

Quasimodo (Hunchback)

The Lone Ranger (2013)

Red Harrington (Amputee)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Dr. Finkelstein (Unspecified Disability, Wheelchair User)

The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

Zak (Down Syndrome)

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Mama Odie (Blind)

The Three Musketeers (1993)

Captain Rochefort (Partially Blind)

The Village (2004)

Ivy Walker (Blind)

Noah Percy (Unspecified Developmental Disability)

Tinkerbell (Franchise)

Lord Milori (Amputee, Limited Mobility)

Rani (Amputee, Limited Mobility)

Treasure Island (1950)

Long John Silver (Amputee, Crutch User)

Treasure Planet (2002)

John Silver (Multi-Limb Amputee)

U:

V:

W:

Wish (2023)

Dahlia (Unspecified Disability, Crutch User)

Wonder (2017)

Auggie Pullman (Facial Difference)

X:

Y:

Z:

#:

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Mr. Skinner (Mute)

[ask-sibverse]

umm i found this blog for the sibverse stuff but noticed your reader stories. what is diabetes exactly? i never heard of it before.

Oh hey I get to infodump

Diabetes is actually a fairly common chronic illness in the West (I have absolutely no idea about the actual statistics outside of the US though). It is an endocrine (hormone) condition connected to the pancreas, specifically involving insulin production. Insulin is a key hormone in taking sugars and carbohydrates to convert into anything useful for the body, and without it one will die an excruciatingly slow, painful death. Type 1 Diabetes specifically is a condition that generally develops in childhood where the body permanently destroys all insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This was a death sentence until synthetic insulin was invented in the 1920s. Even still it meant a decreased life expectancy (my dad who was diagnosed in the 80s is the only one still alive today of a dozen or so diabetics he grew up with)

The amount of glucose in the blood needs to be kept balanced. Too little causes hypoglycemia, which can cause erratic heartbeat, muscle and limb weakness/shakiness, anxiety, and cognitive delays. If hypoglycemia can get bad enough loss of consciousness and death are possible. Too much glucose, or hyperglycemia, can cause vision issues, irritability, muscle pain and headaches, and lethargy. Severe hyperglycemia can cause DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) in which one's blood literally becomes acidic as the body begins cannibalizing itself for survival. Even more severe can cause coma and death.

Literally everything can effect glucose levels. What you eat, how much insulin you dose for, but also other hormone levels, stress levels, exercise, and other medical conditions. Insulin needs to be delivered via injections, although an insulin pump (I joke its a robotic pancreas) can be used for continuous insulin dosage and allows better control. Glucose levels can be measured via pricking a fingertip to give to a glucose meter or by wearing a cgm which has a constant sensor to monitor glucose levels. Insulin pumps and cgms have increased the life expectancy and quality of life by leaps and bounds in recent years. There are no cures for diabetes available to the public in the US/UK/Canada (although stem cell research is my favorite possible cure)

In addition to this, other potential complications of diabetes can be renal failure, neuropathy (nerve cell death, very painful), retinopathy (death of the cells in your retina or eyeballs), immune compromised (the number of times I've been told Covid will kill me...), and digestive issues. Being immune compromised also means severe infections, sepsis, and gang grene are much easier to develop. Not everyone develops all of these though, and some diabetics have made it to old age with no or mild complications.

[galechives]

David Lewis, the late philosopher-father of modal realism, gave a lecture in June 2001 (“How Many Lives Has Schrödinger’s Cat?”) that speculated about Many Worlds’ implications of an eternal life. At the time, Lewis was suffering from late-stage diabetes; he lectured not long after receiving a kid­ney transplant, and just a few months—so it turned out—before he died. He began his talk by ex­plaining first superpositions, then both collapse and noncollapse in­terpretations of quantum mech­anics; finally he imagined what it might be like to be Schrödinger’s cat. If collapse dy­namics is true, each time an x-spin measurement is carried out—with an |up> measurement leading to poisoning and consequent death—the cat, upon being looked at, has a 50 percent chance of being alive. If the experiment is repeated, just as in the case of our Russian roulette player, the cat’s chances of survival continually diminish. However, if a non-collapse hypothesis, such as Ev­erett’s, is true, then the cat will always, no matter how many times the experiment is run, continue, in at least one paralleliverse, to live. Each run of the experiment as­suredly kills (one copy of) the cat, and assuredly does not kill ­(another copy of) the cat. Lewis calls this an “evil experiment.”

Lewis then points out how we are all Schrödinger’s cats. Even though we are not subjected to experiments, other kinds of superpositioned possibilities continually occur; every time one or another (or another) thing might happen to us, all of those things (if Everett was right) happen and don’t happen to us; some of those things can cause quite a bit of damage. “Chemical processes are no less ­quantum-me­chanical. These include biochemical processes… so such death-mechanisms as poisoning, in­fection, auto-immune disease, ven­tricular fibrillation, or heart fail­ure are also occasions for life-and-death branching.” The branches are simply terms of the superposition—but how pleasant are those life-branches? In an Ever­ettian world, all those possible branches (diabetes destroys your kid­ney and you die, diabetes de­stroys your kidney and you survive but are on dialysis, diabetes destroys your kidney but astonishingly you get along just fine without it) will actually exist. But in the majority of the possible branches for, say, a man suffering from late-stage diabetes, the man either dies, or suffers a further—but not quite fatal—deterioration.

Lewis goes on to engage the other “strangenesses” of quantum mechanics in his analysis of this larger-scale (our lives) “evil” quantum mechanical experiment. Be­cause of something called quantum tunneling, “If you stand in front of an oncoming bullet, there are branches (of stupendously low in­tensity, of course, and with neg­ligible chances of being the outcome of a collapse) in which the bullet passes right through you, leaving you unscathed, or less than fatally scathed. If you stand in front of an oncoming tram, there are branches of still lower intensity in which you reappear on the other side of the tram, or in which not all of you, but enough of you to sustain life, reappears.” In an Everettian noncollapse world, those branches of stupendously low intensity—in which some confettied version of you survived that on­coming tram—actually occur. In the vast majority of the other branches, you’re dead, but in the pre­ponderance of branches in which you do survive, you’re not feeling too good. And since any person, over time, will inevitably ac­crue dangerous encounters—with buses, with blood clots, with creepy microorganisms—survival tends to become less and less ap­pealing; imagine your standard fears of aging, and then multiply them times infinity.

Lewis admits that “to be sure, there are also life-and-life branchings such that on some branches your life is improved. Your previous losses are regained: your loved ones come back to life, or your eyes or your limbs grow back, or you regain your mental powers or your health…. but improvement branches have a very low share of total intensity… In the case of the worst dangers we face, the death branches have the most total intensity, the harm branches the next most, the status quo life branches have much less, and the improvement branches have by far the least.” The eternity an individual con­tinually steps into, never free of possible harms, therefore becomes increasingly hostile to survival, in­creasingly hellish (at least from the aging survivor’s point of view). “As you survive deadly danger over and over again, you should also expect to suffer repeated harms. You should expect to lose your loved ones, your eyes and limbs, your mental powers, and your health.” In the worlds in which you die, the reasoning goes, there’s no you there to enjoy the peace of that, and in the worlds in which you live, your life will almost certainly, in almost all branches, grow ever more miserable. Or, to put it in folksy terms, over time, one’s body inevitably becomes an in­creasingly unpleasant re­sidence for the soul.

from Rivka Ricky Galchen, "Death Comes (and Comes and Comes) to the Quantum Physicist" (2007)

[cljordan-imperium]

New chapter is up. I have also copied the links to everything I was tagged in the last couple weeks and the games as well. I will be working from oldest to newest, so if it takes me a little bit, please give me some time. I'm still fighting back. I also had some kind of bout of insanity and thought this would be the perfect time to get my adult cat a kitten. You can laugh, all of my friends and family are. She's cute, but she's already eaten two mouse cords. Apparently she finds me writing fascinating, but mouse cords delicious. *shakes head* Multiple autoimmune conditions and new medications SUCK ASS!! I have a nerve conduction test this week. *HEAVY sigh* So I may go MIA again depending on how my neuropathy responds to that. I guess my only consolation is that unlike Diabetic Neuropathy, my condition does not cause loss of limbs.

Please just give some patience and if you have some good vibes and energy you could throw my way, that would be totally awesome too. Just don't want anyone to feel ignored. I haven't abandoned y'all...I'm not that easy to get rid of. *smirk and wink*

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