#spinal disorders

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[haydenhaystackarts]

To anyone with herniated discs, sciatica/radicolopathy, degenerative discs, and specifically cauda equina syndrome…

What were the initial symptoms that you experience that indicated progression of your injury?

I’ve been a lot less ambulatory and sitting on my rear has left my coccyx feeling ultra compressed, which I don’t recall if I’ve experienced this weird pain+sensation before. Which is hilarious because I’m sitting more because of this disorder.

Chicken or the egg, I’m worried that I’m getting worse.

[savemegayfirefighters]

no bc they never said out loud why shannon died. no diagnosis at all. she died from fridging disease bc she needed to die and traumatize eddie and have no chance of surviving. not a single medical reason said out loud just Dead

[foxglove-garden]

I distinctly remember a nurse telling me whenever I got my spinal cord injury after my first big seizure,

"it's just a CSF leak, it'll be better before you're married."

Now I'm 29, I've been divorced for 5 years, and my spinal cord injury still fucks with my life on a regular basis, and even though my seizures have gone from multiple a day to just one or two episodes per year they're still a fucking problem, and I kind of want to go back to that nurse and just tell her,

"it wasn't better before I got married the first time and isn't better after the divorce. Do you think if I get married again it'll cure me?"

Medical fucking gaslighting...

[ivystorm1]

Human zoo of hell/jigokugata ningen doubutsuen designs from the old website

(internet archive link)

The website went down in 2016 and while it's on internet archive it was a bit of a hassle to find. I've always really liked these designs so hopefully this is a bit more accessible

(side note - i have been trying to hunt down an eng sub of the brain fluid explosion girl movie (2015) but i have no clue if this exists. any info on this would be much appreciated!)

[wheelie-sick]

would be so cool if there was another recorded case of L1 transverse processes being fused

all my doctors are just like "huh that's odd, never seen that before, not sure what to do about that 🤷"

there are many recorded cases of L4-L5 being fused but alas I am a unicorn. it's my L1 transverse processes instead

[thereareeyesinsidethetrees]

guess who got

✨wind archer cookie✨

guess who also finally found out maybe why we get jolts all the time

✨THIS GUY✨

[petrofagonicapocalypse]

Ngl I been depressed cus I found out my granny who I’ve generally had a surface level positive relationship with voted for Yknow and I don’t even get it cus ALL her grandkids are some form of disabled , queer , neurodivergent , I know I shouldn’t be surprised at peoples ignorance but it just sucks

[drchristophedelongsblog]

Brain pathways: an information superhighway

Understanding the neural network

The brain, our body's conductor, is a complex network of billions of interconnected neurons. These neurons communicate with each other via specialized pathways known as nerve tracts. These pathways are essential for transmitting sensory, motor and cognitive information throughout the body.

Main brain pathways

1. The pyramidal pathway

- Role: The pyramidal pathway is primarily responsible for the voluntary control of movement. It connects the primary motor cortex to the motor neurons in the spinal cord, enabling the initiation and control of precise skeletal muscle movements.

- Components: It comprises the corticospinal bundle and the corticobulbar bundle.

- How it works: Nerve signals from the motor cortex travel down this pathway to activate the muscles concerned.

2. Sensory pathways

- Role: These pathways transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

- Types of sensitivity:

o Tactile sensitivity: Allows us to perceive touch, pressure and vibration.

o Thermal sensitivity: Allows us to perceive heat and cold.

o Deep sensitivity: Allows us to perceive the position of limbs in space (proprioception) and joint movements.

o Pain sensitivity: Allows us to perceive pain.

- Pathway: Sensory information is transmitted by peripheral nerves to the spinal cord, then back to the brain via various ascending pathways.

3. Specific sensory pathways

- Visual: transmits visual information from the retina to the occipital lobe.

- Auditory: Transmits auditory information from the inner ear to the temporal lobe.

- Olfactory pathway: transmits olfactory information from olfactory receptors to the olfactory bulb.

- Taste pathway: transmits taste information from the taste buds to the taste cortex.

4. Proprioception pathway

- Role: Proprioception is the sense that enables us to know our body's position in space.

- How it works: Proprioceptive receptors in muscles, tendons and joints constantly send information to the brain about the state of muscle contraction, joint angle and limb position.

- Importance: Proprioception is essential for movement coordination, balance and posture.

Nerve pathway disorders

Damage to or dysfunction of these pathways can lead to a variety of neurological disorders, such as :

- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body.

- Paresthesia: Sensation of numbness or tingling.

- Ataxia: Loss of coordination of movements.

- Blindness: Loss of vision.

- Deafness: Loss of hearing.

In conclusion

Brain pathways are complex networks that ensure communication between the brain and the body. Understanding how they work is essential for grasping the mechanisms underlying many physiological and pathological processes.

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[neuroticboyfriend]

i see the neurologist today, would anyone be able to give me advice on how to get my concerns addressed properly? for context, i'm going for:

spinal nerve (mayhaps cord?) compression, causing pain, spasms, and weakness. i need medication for the pain & spasms, and nerve tests done on my limbs (mainly legs).

..myoclonic jerks and attacks? triggered by loud noise and fatigue, but sometimes the trigger is unclear. i have it on video, thankfully.

i'm nervous they won't give me medication and won't test properly, causing me to be misdiagnosed with FND, if I don't have it. like.. what tests should they be doing before they even think about diagnosing me with FND?

(im ok with this being reblogged for reach btw)

[mars-ipan]

spinal fluid explosion girl is in the komaeda playlist now bc i said so. and i can do what i want

[ecomehdi]

Outstanding Understanding the Nervous System: Parts and Functions 1

Have you ever wondered how your body coordinates all its movements and processes? It’s all thanks to an incredible network known as the nervous system. In this article, we’ll take a journey through the intricate workings of the nervous system, breaking down its parts and unveiling its fascinating functions. The Central Command: Brain and Spinal Cord The brain and spinal cord are the dynamic duo…

[thereareeyesinsidethetrees]

‘are these vr-designed chairs comfortable? yeah, i’d say so’

damn folks without back issues can stomach a lot huh

[thesebright-lights]

Different from what I usually post, but this needs attention.

Lili Johansen (who was a model for Resident Evil Village), is suffering from a Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leak and Adheasive Arachnoiditis due to a Lumbar puncture performed by irresponsible doctors. I highly encourage reading about these conditions- it is truly worse than anything I had ever even heard of.

She has an opportunity to get a potentially life-saving surgery, but needs to raise 46k USD (~42k EUR) in order to get it. Please please PLEASE donate if you can, and spread her story around as much as possible. You can find her @/ninjacatgirl on Insatgram and @/ninjacatgir1 on Twitter. Donate to her GoFundMe here.