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antiadvil · 8 months ago
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Diversity win now I'm also blocking the #flashing image warning tag
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cripplecharacters · 1 month ago
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Hello! 😊
I have a character with albinism in my story and I need help figuring out what to do about her photophobia. The setting is a medieval fantasy world and the character is a dragon.
The problem I'm having is that she's huge. She's probably around the size of a blue whale.
I was going to give her sunglasses, but they would be absolutely massive and extremely heavy, and I feel like the weight of the frame pressing down on her skin all day would probably be extremely uncomfortable or even cause skin damage. Also, the glasses would probably be really thick and I'm not sure if she would even be able to see through that much tinted glass?
I thought about a hat, but I'm not sure what it would be made out of. I feel like any sort of fabric at that size would just crumple under its own weight. I could have supports inside of it, but that would probably make it really heavy which wouldn't be good for her neck.
The only other thing I can think of is some sort of semi-transparent fabric veil that she can tie around her head that covers her eyes, but I know that trope is kind of iffy. Although I'm not sure if it would count since she's not legally blind (her vision is around 20/100. I think. Would vision measurments still work the same for someone with giant eyeballs? 🤔)
Is there anything else I can give her to protect her eyes that won't hurt her?
If it makes a difference there are two blind characters in the story who do not wear glasses of any kind, and another character with albinism who wears sunglasses and a hat.
Hello!
I believe I'm the only active mod with photophobia so I'll try answering, but keep in mind I'm neither blind nor do I have albinism.
So photophobia is a spectrum, right - it's really wide. On one end you have people who can't open their eyes because of the pain unless they're in a completely blacked-out room and on the other are people who kinda just push through it and don't bother with anything. There's a huge variety in severity. I was on both of these (plus everything in-between, plus non-photophobic at one point too) so I'll try to give you some ideas.
If she's on the first end, then well - close the eyes, and hopefully she has a sighted guide. Sunglasses don't help here anyway (source: experience) unless she'd have to wear them while closing her eyes because the tiny amount of light showing through a person's eyelids can still be painful (source: experience). A hat or a veil here would be like putting a bandage on someone who blew up. If she's permanently like this, she's functionally totally blind (but with some stereotypes that don't really represent all totally blind people - most of them don't keep their eyes closed 24/7).
If she's on the second end then I already kinda answered your question; Nothing is sometimes a solution. Same how not everyone with knee pain uses a cane, even if it technically could be of some benefit - too much hassle.
Now for the hard part: everything in-between these two. Since your character is somewhat logistically complicated due to both being a dragon and of that size, I'll try to think of the accommodations one can do with their body rather than external aids.
Squinting is a legitimate strategy. Is it great, not really. But it does work for a lot of people. You can squint your way through a lot.
Hand (claw?) to shield against the sun, same as above. Most people (IDK about dragons) don't sit around in bright sun all day, if you quickly have to go through an area like this you can just cover it.
Brow ridge (no idea what is the dragon equivalent) is a sort of built-in sun protection on its own to be honest. It's definitely not 100% for obvious reasons, but it does help against the brightest light sources. However, with her being a dragon this could be a legitimately successful solution - both Eastern Asian and European dragons tend to be portrayed with protruding parts above their eyes. Normally I'd say that it would be a bit of a cop-out, but as you say there is another character with the same disability, so I'm not worried here.
Last solution would be some sort of contacts. Obviously they didn't exist in medieval times, but there's a dragon there already so it's fine to get creative - could shed scales be thinned down and used as a block-out contact? Maybe some sort of mineral? Or leaves from a comically big tree? All of these would definitely hurt a human but again, dragon anatomy and how tough their eyes are is free to speculate about until something very unexpected happens.
Now for the rest;
Consider her lifestyle and where she physically lives. Is there a lot of sun there? Does she go outside during the day? Does she prefer winter over summer because she can go out more (and/or with less pain)? Not all photophobiacs will have the same kind of lifestyle and will thus need different accommodations; keep that in mind.
Hope this helps! Good luck writing disabled dragons
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demonslayerunhinged · 2 months ago
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Unhinged analysis
Kny myth - Sanemi is an albino
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I think this myth was originally a headcanon, but I'm too lazy to look for the origin, so instead I'm going to dispel it using the power of facts and logic! wooooooooooo!
What's albinism?
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According to Cleveland Clinic:
Albinism is a genetic disorder where you’re born with less melanin pigment than usual. Melanin is a chemical in your body that determines the color of your skin, hair and eyes. It’s also involved in optic nerve development, which means it helps your eyes function as they should. Most people with albinism have very pale skin, hair and eyes. The exact skin tone, hair color and eye color can vary from person to person. Most people with this condition also have vision problems ranging from mild to severe.
Signs and symptoms include:
pale skin
hair that is very light blonde, brown, or reddish
eyes that are pink, light blue, green, gray, or light brown
eyes that are sensitive to light
a “lazy eye”
back and forth movement of the eyes (called nystagmus)
vision problems
Albinos are relatively healthy, but they usually have issues with mainly their skin and their eyes. Because their skin produces little melanin, they have a higher risk of developing skin cancer. They also usually have problems with their vision, as albinism affects eye development.
Here's what Cleveland Clinic says about the eyes:
Many people have blue eyes (often very pale). Others have hazel or brown eyes. But albinism doesn’t just affect eye color. It also affects how your eyes develop and function.
People with albinism can experience a wide range of eye-related signs and symptoms, including:
Blurry or distorted vision.
Refractive errors.
Reduced depth perception.
Crossed eyes (strabismus).
Rapid eye movements (nystagmus).
Light sensitivity (photophobia).
They have to make continuous visits to the ophthalmologist (eye doctor) and they usually need to get special shades/glasses/contacts that'll protect their eyes from the sun.
So with this in mind,
Is Sanemi an albino?
No.
He doesn't have the physical characteristics as seen below:
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And he doesn't have obvious vision problems or issues with his skin that would prevent him from performing his duties. Science aside, I know and have worked with many albinos in my lifetime and I know that if Sanemi were an albino his eyelashes would be white along with his hair, his eyes would be either gray or red not purple, his skin would be very pale, and he would have fucked up vision and light sensitivity.
In Conclusion,
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maddisandy · 1 year ago
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September is Chiari Malformation Awareness Month!
Hi yes hello! Since many people probably aren't aware of it, I wanted to bring attention to something we ourselves have called chairi malformation at the start of its awareness month! Its recognized with a purple ribbon usually with a zipper on it (for the zipper scars of those who've had Chiari surgery)
What is Chiari Malformation?
Chiari (key-arr-ee) Malformation is a brain malformation in which the brain is too large, skull is too small, or some combination on the both, causing the cerebellar tonsils (and in some instances the brain stem) to slip through the skull and into the spinal chord.
Chiari is most typically a congenital effect. There are two main types (though they aren't the only ones). The most common of the two us Chiari 1, in which only the cerebellar tonsils are descended through the skull. The second most common, Chiari 2 (also known as Arnold-Chiari malformation) has more tissue herniation in the cerebellar tonsils and even the cerebellum, as well as brain stem herniation as well.
(See Below, the Cerebellar tonsils are marked in red while the brainstem is marked in green and yellow. This is considered a normal MRI)
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Chiari malformation is likely to occur in 1 in 1,000 people, making it uncommon but not rare. The statistics are likely to be slightly higher than that for Chiari 1, as many people don't present symptomatically (and many incidents are only found in cases where the person was receiving radiological imaging for other instances such as head injury, so many people are unaware they had Chiari to begin with).
The only way to diagnose Chiari is through radiological imaging (many arguing upright MRI specifically is the only proper way to view the real level pf herniation). Herniation is measured down from the McRae line to the lowest point on the cerebellar tonsils. Depending on the accuracy of the machine (and which imaging tool is used) herniation can appear at different levels at different times. (See below, my first MRI looks markedly less in comparison to my second MRI, which features a roughly drawn on McRae line. In the second image I was noted to have a 7-8mm herniation.)
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Symptoms
Chiari is marked by a number of symptoms and commorbidities, even moreso depending on the type you have. Symptoms can occur at any level of herniation. Some people with Chiari can have a 3mm descent and have debilitating symptoms, while some may have a 15 mm descent and be completely asymptomatic. The most common of these is occipital headaches & migraines, ranging from mild to severe, but many more are possible. These range from...
Balance Issues
Dizziness & Vertigo
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Difficulty Swallowing
Sore Throat
Sleep Apnea
Nausea & Vomitting
Tinnitus & Hearing Loss
Blurred Vision, Visual Snow, & Vision Loss
Muscle Weakness
Numbness or Pins & Needles (Caused by Nerve Damage)
Poor Motor Skills
Fatigue
Cognitive Difficulties (including but not limited to Brain Fog, Memory Problems, Confusion, & Difficulty Speaking)
Insomnia
Photophobia/Light Sensitivity
Syncope, Fainting, & Drop Attacks
Seizures
Dysautonomia
Since the cerebellar tonsils block the opening to the base of the skull, Chiari can halt the proper flow of CSF (Cerebral Spinal Fluid) between the brain and the spinal chord. Because of this, Syringomylia (cysts filled with CSF formed on the spine called Syrinxs) is considered common with Chiari. Other common disorders with Chiari are Scoliosis, EDS & Cervicocranial Instability, POTS, Tethered Spinal Chord Syndrome, Spina bifida, & Hydrocephalus.
So What's the Solution?
Well, the only known solution for Chiari as of right now is surgery. This surgery is called posterior fossa decompression-- in which a small portion of the base of the skull is removed from the Chiari patient to relieve pressure and give more room for the brain. The surgeon can then do for sone patients a duraplasty, in which the dura (or opening of the brain) is cut open and a patch of tissue is sewed into the incision to make the dura bigger and give even more room for the brain. Surgery can also be done as a preventative measure against syrinxes for those without them. In the case the patient also has a syrinx, more surgical procedure can be done to drain the cyst. In patients with EDS, special procedures must be made to avoid surgical complications and making things worse.
Surgery is not guaranteed to completely alleviate symptoms, but typically helps with some. However, due to large misunderstanding and disagreement on proper diagnostic traits of Chiari from doctors (most typically neurologists and neurosurgeons) many may be denied surgery for a number of years, and Chiari Diagnosis can take on an average of 4 years to officially receive.
Some go years experiencing symptoms and having "low lying cerebellar tonsils" (or similar language, such as incidental tonsillar ectopia) noted on their radiology reports without doctors officially recognizing it as Chiari. In this time many are misdiagnosed with other disorders such as chronic headaches, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and more before finally finding a doctor who will listen. Many will brush off the radiological findings as just a difference in your brain being formed at birth before admitting the symptoms can be due to Chiari. It can take years of your own patient advocacy before someone finally listens.
This is why awareness to it is so important, in hopes of reaching other people and doctors and forming a stronger understanding of the condition from information found by experts on it and those with Chiari themselves. With more awareness comes more accessibility to treatment and surgery so those who are symptomatic can hopefully find some relief. So this month send a little love & luck to those with Chiari!
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buriedyou · 3 months ago
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𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐍𝐄.
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previously found at: batgeance.
Inspired by The Batman (2022), Joker (2019), & specifically the creative works and lores of both Jessie (@jokethur) & Abigail (@banschivs). Based largely on personal interpretation as well as original headcanons. Following a post-flood timeline. Assume divergency & artistic liberties. This interpretation operates under the combined universes of Reeves' and Phillips' films, which is to say that every interaction is explored with the assumption that it's based in the real world. Furthermore, this Bruce's world lacks powers and abilities the way that most Batman iterations and DC worlds revolve around. I'm open to writing with characters with supernatural abilities or superpowers, but those interactions will not exist within Bruce's primary arc.
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FULL NAME: Bruce Thomas Wayne ALT PERSONA(S): The Batman, The Detective, Paul, The Drifter GENDER: Cis-male SPECIES: Human HEIGHT: 6'1”. 6'4" in the suit. AGE: 32 years old BIRTHDAY: February 19
HOBBIES: Cars. An absolutely prolific gearhead. Racing, too. Travel, once upon a time. Tech and engineering, to varying degrees. Kickboxing, jiu-jitsu and Krav Maga. Calisthenic training. Being the Batman obviously LOL MENTAL ILLNESSES: Depression, bouts of paranoia and insomnia. Severe PTSD. PHYSICAL ILLNESSES: Tinnitis. Migraines. Photophobia. Undiagnosed fibromyalgia. ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Neutral VULNERABILITIES: Hubris and the human condition. Mortality. His family, most particularly his half-brother, Arthur Fleck. TECH & TOOLS: The Suit, ever evolving and enduring constant upgrades. The Flight Suit. The Batarang. The Batclaw. Wayne Databases. Police scanners and various filched equipment from GCPD. A modified 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette C2. A modified BMW bike. A 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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CURRENTLY.
the aftermath of the flood and falcone's fall. PRESENT DAY. TBD...
IMPORTANT:
i recognize arthur fleck as bruce's canon older brother and true heir to the wayne fortune. joker and the batman are intrinsically connected; one often cannot be found without the other far behind. both are unhealthily obsessive and possessive over each other and any threats to joker OR arthur are subject to the batman AND bruce's ire. do not make the mistake of using joker against the batman; or, if you do, be prepared for the consequences. i'm very attached to abigail and jessie's portrayals and when arthur or his wife nix are referenced in threads or headcanon posts, theirs are the ones i'm talking about.
my bruce is very mentally ill. in the aftermath of the floods and bruce's revelation regarding the very deep well of criminal connections and corruption in relation to the wayne family, he's going through a very huge identity crisis. who is bruce wayne? how does he fit into gotham? can he and the batman fit together? what does this mean for wayne enterprises? these are ongoing struggles for bruce right now.
this interpretation is a younger bruce wayne, a still relatively new batman and detective, and as such the wayne estate is in a sort of limbo right now. this bruce is not the playboy billionaire businessman that most are familiar with. right now he wants nothing to do with his family name and is very much rejecting the idea that he can do much as bruce; he is far more attached to the batman and what that can do for gotham (and himself).
ALT VERSES TBD...
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iobartach · 2 months ago
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What’s your full ability, to your understanding? (Bonus Q for muns: Does this differ from their actual full ability? Or their potential?) // What was the most creative application of your ability?
asks for superpowered muses prompts
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[gonna grab; What’s your full ability, to your understanding? (Bonus Q for muns: Does this differ from their actual full ability? Or their potential? for this! ]
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An audible hmm slips into the air as he casts his mind back, searching for the last time that he had attempted to quantify a full slate of his capabilities, particularly in the ways that had set him apart from his fellow Spiders. The structure of the question that had been posed to him would prove crucial, also, for in spite of his several years of experience, there arose occasions, albeit rarely, where he would uncover something new and different about his abilities, that he hadn't taken notice of -- or noted for future reference -- before.
"My abilities mirror those observed in arachnids." Plural, because, to his own annoyance, he continued to flounder in terms of discerning what particular species of spiders were used when his genetic imprinting technique recombined his DNA.
"Inclusive of... tarsal claws-- talons," tapered points that emerge from the pads of his fingers, in demonstration, "on both hands and feet. Proportionate strength of a spider, with enhanced agility and dexterity to match." Next up was a run-through of his more noticeable characteristics, tall long before he ever began to study biology for the first time, and make a name for himself in the corporate world.
"Hyperacute vision, at the cost of developing photophobia. Enhanced tactile sense," which enabled him to detect a variety of cues, ranging from tremors deep in the earth to something as subtle as the rush of blood pumping through a person's veins upon touch, that made moments of physical contact a challenge, rather than a pleasure. "As well as pheromone detection." This nugget in particular proved impactful in ways he hadn't anticipated, especially when it came to consumption. Eating was never quite the same again for him.
"Don't forget organic webbing, too." Produced by a pair of spinnerets, delicate structures that had developed in his arms some time after his initial change. "And the... fangs, too." Saving his most... unsettling aspect for last, unlike previously, these deadly ivories are not shown off to the world, and instead remain concealed. Hollow structures that were completely capable of injecting a paralysing venom into a target, and placing them at considerable risk of asphyxiation in turn, as the victim's lungs ceased to inhale a valuable breathe.
"I'm stronger, faster, and harder to kill than most. But how I use these abilities?" His words end with a harsh scoff, as a conclusion is reached. "That's the challenging part, that I'm still trying to figure out."
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altairtalisman · 7 months ago
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Gaethon's Bio
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"How strange... what exactly has Cain Siobaal done to warrant such treatment?"
More details on Gaethon is under the cut
Name: Gaethon Rakoto
Age: 94
Height: 184 cm
Birthday: 22 Trieme 1928 (Ilkulei)
Orientation: Cisgender Heterosexual Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Species: Elyadan (Elf-dryad-human hybrid)
Country of Birth: Bydro
Archive Deployment Branch: Orivlak
Likes: Rice, pineapples, romance novels
Dislikes: Nicknames, light, honey
Hobbies: Experiments, potion craft
Personality: Rather serious, yet naïve as he fails to realise that dryads in other countries don't treat non-dryads kindly as compared to the Bydroese. Is the type to to accomplish what he decided to do no matter what
He's also known to have terrible luck with women mainly because they tend to also fall for beings that don't identify as male... and are chosen over him ever single time. He wonders if it's because he's not well-versed in social skills...
Style: Comfortable clothes and boots to weather Bydro's rainy climate as well as a pair of beige gloves to prevent himself from accidentally absorbing the lifespan of others. Also wears a strange red vest-apron that's held together by a snap-on buckle, he claims that he has a compulsion to include this into his wardrobe even though he doesn't know why
Abilities: Able to absorb other beings life force to prolong his own lifespan, with the years added to his lifespan equivalent to the number of years he absorbed. However, he has severe photosensitivity and photophobia due to albinism and a past eye injury
Background: At a very young age, Gaethon realised that he was different from his dryad counterparts as his vine marking was on his left instead of his right. Furthermore, he was the only male amongst the Bydroese, with none of them identifying themselves as masculine identities. Even so, the Bydroese treated him as kindly as they could even though it meant restricting his movement to only specific hours of the day after they had learnt about his photosensitivity
After he was attacked by pirates in 1947, the dryads decided that he was safer in the Orivlak Archive and sent him away. This suited him as he liked having access to knowledge. He spent 60 years as an employee, with him learning that his mother was an elyad that gave birth to him after having a one night stand with his father and that their current whereabouts are unknown. Going through the archive materials, he discovered that his maternal grandmother was a Bydroese dryad and that his maternal grandfather was unknown. Initially not bothered by the unknown identity, Gaethon went about his duties as per usual. It was only when he overheard a conversation about how he could never find out that Cain was his grandfather did he have an interest in him
In order to get complete access of the archive materials, Gaethon worked hard and eventually convinced the current archivist to give him the position. As the new archivist, Gaethon spent countless of hours trying to learn who his grandfather was but couldn't find anything, almost as if his existence was deliberately erased. He assumed that it was the previous archivist that had done so and asked the other archivists if they had any information about Cain, with none of them knowing who he was
Disappointed, he returned to his regular archivist duties. In Dia'ae 2022, he was on his way back to Bydro from an archivist meeting in Steruleang when he chanced upon an unusual individual with bright orange eyes and stark white hair. Said individual then informed him that it was aware about Gaethon's search and handed him a copy of the Traveller's Guide, which he soon learnt was banned in Bydro. Not wanting to risk getting caught with the banned book, Gaethon sought out an enchanter for a cloaking enchantment to hide the true contents of the book
Gaethon then returned to Bydro and secretly read the book in the privacy of his office, eventually coming across the Eighth Dullahan's name in the Dullahan section. He was delighted to finally have more information on Cain's identity, though he was confused to why dullahans refused to mention him. He then noticed that the Steruleang Archivist was also mentioned in the section, making him wonder why did Berine not mention about Cain's existence
With his goal renewed, Gaethon decided to seek opportunities to ask the Sixth Dullahan about his mysterious grandfather, with hopes of finally unravelling the secrets that Bydro and the dullahans hid about Cain...
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catspittle · 1 year ago
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Injuries, mental conditions, and other maladies, consolidated - actually I'm just combining this into one big post because guess who forgot stuff last time.
Crane is deaf in both ears due to physical abuse, although not completely. Does not know ASL due to prejudice, but has the capacity to read lips to a degree.
Hemophilia-B.
Walks with a limp [left side] from a past hip injury that ended up almost separating his leg from his body. Said hip has also been partially replaced with titanium. +shot in the left knee 2019 IRP, remnants of kneecap later calcified. Partially wheelchair bound due to walking difficulties.
Severe throat and vocal fold scarring, thanks Eduardo Flamingo for trying to eat him and also various and mostly female rapists at Arkham. Can't speak that clearly, often slurring his words. Prefers to express himself in short sentences or simply grunts, unless you really get him going on a topic.
Speaking of my cyborg man: his lower jaw is pretty much entirely titanium mesh, his spinal cord barring the nerve sheath has been entirely replaced with metal due to a car accident in his 20's, his ribcage is now reinforced, and at least two of his heart valves have been replaced entirely. + stents
In addition his spine is barely covered with skin + muscle and you can see the metal when he twists at certain angles.
Now missing roughly half his brain tissue due to literally dying in childbirth in the 1980's. This causes Crane to suffer from complications including but not limited to: seizures, CSF leakage, narcolepsy, short-term memory issues, and increased mood swings to the point of being extremely volatile. 
Marfanoid, so more often than not will dislocate his joints several times a day. Can’t lift anything heavy, the usual. Not as flexible as he used to be due to the metal in his body.
Now possesses a singular lung due to a run-in with Doomsday during his time on the Suicide Squad, which also demanded the floating rib reinforcement.
Parkinson’s Disease, the early stages.
Severe photophobia, almost always has one eye shut at all times.
Self-harm scarring across shoulders and one wrist. Various scars as a general, both internal and external. His genitalia are recognizable but still somewhat mangled. Overall? Torture victim! Many of his nerve endings have been outright removed because the United States sure as hell doesn't treat its minority prisoners like humans...and neither did Crane's own family.
Truly, it's hard to gauge the full extent of his mental illnesses, as often doctors in Gotham City will revoke/revise diagnoses to fit an agenda [and god knows he lies to himself], but here's what can concretely be determined of his mental state:
Postpartum depression escalating into Complex Bereavement Disorder.
As with canon Scarecrow, unspecified psychosis. But in his case, they're likely a part of the Borderline Personality Disorder.
More than likely DID, emphasis on the Dissociative part of Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Inferiority complex with added anxiety.
Honestly I'd be willing to diagnose him with C-PTSD were it not just a normal thing for Asian-Americans [can confirm, am Asian-American]. Overall? He's almost 70, he's barely functioning. Don't expect a whole lot but witty quips from him.
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ask-octoberotto · 2 years ago
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Heya this is Neith from another verse. I was prompted to speak with you about (P)NH(C) virus. Which, I suppose, means... literaly everything about it? It started in OsCorp labs, that I was told, but what was it meant to do? What it did/does when not stopped? What was attempted to stop/heal it? What is affected (type of) population and is there a pre-exposure vaccine? If you know how to send files across the borders, that may be a great time to use that skill, any byte of info is nice. I and my benefactors want only good, I so swear.
And in the other news, I have a list of terms to ask about also, because umm. Pax became quite angry when questioned about those, and it seems like she doesnt know anything despite all of them being globe-span things. I quote, “your experiences are not universal”. Which, if true, means fundamental differences I cant reconcile with on the spot. Anyways, the list follows: Admiral(person, "A" capitalised); Aretes(the organisation); Dragonhearts(the organisation); Greatest biologist of Earth; Plural Plagues(or any event matching that name); Hellhole(in context of Washington, and any others); Hydra(the organisation); North Sentinel Island; OsCorp biology division; Top Alley House(the place). I dont demand the full dissertation on each, I just want to realise whats different and how much so. - Neith
Oh. Christ. Ok, you’re.. quite lucky I’m not too swamped with work. I don’t have the time to fulfill everything that you’ve requested from me (I’m… not doing an actual dissertation for a tumblr ask, sorry) but I will try to answer as best as I can regardless. This gets long so I’m putting it under a read more.
So, firstly, I will have to firmly ask that you to please refrain from agitating Pax any further. One of the prominent symptoms of severe Post NH virus Condition (PNHC) comes in the form of increased irritation/aggression along with emotional deregulation and to keep triggering that is to make an individual more hostile and more likely to.. uh.. respond with violence.. 
Though I doubt you’ll experience much of this aside from some harsh words from her, but as her doctor, I have to ask you leave her be for now so she doesn’t either bring herself or others harm. We really don’t need a situation to evolve because of this big misunderstanding. Also if you’re wondering why Ez is able to visit her, it’s because she trusts them deeply and Ez is unable to be notably harmed by Pax. Speaking with Ez does her a lot of good!
Anyway, you can find more specifics on the symptoms here on NH virus and here on the resulting PNHC, but generally speaking, when one gets infected with the Noctis Hectica (NH) Virus, it generally has a massively negative impact on the brain.. In some ways, it functions somewhat similar to a form of rabies, though there are key differences between the two retroviruses. The most notable being the physiological changes brought on by an infection of NH, with one of the biggest indicators being the changes to the eyes. Even in early stages, the eyes are usually one of the first things to be heavily altered, as patients tend to experience severe photophobia/eye pain, a rapid development of choroidal tapetum cellulosum, and loss of eye pigmentation, turning the previous eye color to a silvery-white color.
At the moment, two different vaccines have been developed, by yours truly, pre-exposure and post-exposure vaccines. We’re.. still trying to do drug discovery for the treatment of PNHC but so far, there seems to be no cure for it. This is more something that one has to manage with medication and other treatments such as therapy for years, possibly lifelong in the severe cases. It’s a very debilitating condition and those who are affected often need at least some level of support to manage it.
Most infected tend to be human but other animals (usually mammals but there was a jump to reptiles at a point) that have been reported to either carry or show symptoms of NH virus. Also I’d love to send more detailed documentation to you but.. that’s not my decision to make. Because I work with the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA) there are some things I am not allowed to disclose and quite frankly? I don’t really want to entrust this sensitive information to an organization I’ve never even heard of. And neither would my superiors.
Which speaking of… I’m afraid Pax is correct with her repeated statement to you. I don’t really know how else to put this to you but, what may be true to your dimension, is not inherently true to another. To assume that it is… extremely shortsighted at best and kind of arrogant at worst, considering you’ve been told twice (now thrice) that it wasn’t the case and yet you don’t seem to really get it.
I.. I understand it’s not something that’s easy to accept and I understand it’s a big adjustment to learn about the multiverse. But you need to listen to me when I say we literally do not have any these other organizations aside from OsCorp, which was a biotechnology company until very recently when they developed the NH virus and ended up causing a massive outbreak in the city of Baltimore, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths (estimates are approx. 492,000 known deaths) and causalities (50,631) and disappearances (about 28,500 still unaccounted for) related to the Baltimore Incident as of 2082.
Though the situation is mainly secured by now, the Outbreak did a lot of damage to the city and surrounding neighborhoods and resulted in most of the population of Baltimore being either injured or killed as a result. Those responsible have also died during the outbreak but there are a few fugitives still at large, namely the former CEO of OsCorp, Nora Veronica Osborn. Hopefully, the BSAA will find her and she will be held responsible for the amount deaths and destruction her company has caused.
If the other organizations/persons/etc. mentioned existed as prevalently as you say it should in our dimension, I would know. Aside from being the guy who developed the first vaccines for the NH virus (and currently the only person who was not involved with OsCorp that is a leading expert on this virus as I studied it.. far too closely while was trapped in Baltimore), I am virologist and immunologist who has studied many different viral agents over the years, especially viruses that are tied to biological warfare such as the much older Tyrant Virus (T-Virus) and its variants.
So in short? Pax said it best: your experiences are not universal.
What is true in your universe may not even exist in another. Hope this clears everything up and no, I do not want to repeat myself anymore than I have to.
Have a nice day.
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dharmahomoeo · 2 years ago
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Power of Homeopathy as an Effective Treatment for Migraine
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Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from the frequent neurological ailment known as migraines. Migraine is a condition that causes severe headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity that can last anywhere from a few minutes to days. A person's quality of life may be negatively impacted by the debilitating nature of migraine headaches and their potential to interfere with daily activities. Even though homeopathy is an alternative therapy, traditional medicine provides several migraine remedies, such as painkillers and prophylactic drugs. Homoeopathy is a type of complementary medicine that stimulates the body's own healing mechanisms by using greatly diluted natural chemicals. Homoeopathy has been used as an alternative medicine for over 200 years.
Homoeopathy for Migraine
Homoeopathy is a well-liked complementary treatment for migraines. Among the homoeopathic migraine treatments are Natrum muriaticum, Bryonia, Iris versicolor, and Belladonna. These treatments are thought to function by bringing the body's own energy into balance, lowering inflammation, and enhancing blood flow.
One benefit of using homoeopathy for migraines is that it doesn't have the potential side effects of using painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, which are common traditional migraine remedies. When administered as prescribed, homoeopathic medications are generally safe, though some patients may develop allergic responses or other negative effects.
There isn't enough data to say whether homoeopathy works to cure migraines, according to a review of clinical trials on the subject that has been released in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The general caliber of the data is regarded as being low, despite the fact that certain individual research has shown encouraging results. To evaluate whether homoeopathy is useful for treating migraines, more research is required.
Types of Migraine: 
There are two main forms of migraine.     
Auratic migraine
Classical migraine is another name for migraine with aura. In this form, a feeling of aura (neurological symptoms) such as visual disturbance, hemisensory complaints, hemiparesis, or dysphasia frequently precede the attack. Most often, a visual aura is present. The aura often lasts a maximum of sixty minutes and develops over a period of 5 to 20 minutes. A headache, feeling of unwellness, and/or photophobia accompany it. The agonizing headache could persist for four to seventy-two hours.
Migraine without an aura
Ninety percent of migraine sufferers in women have this type of migraine, making it the most prevalent. This form of headache does not have an aura and only happens in episodes. An emotional condition, such as tension, euphoria, or any intense light or odor, may be the source of the headache. The headache primarily affects one side and gradually gets worse. The headache is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, food intolerance, or sensitivity to bright lights and strong odors.
Prevalence of Migraine:
Females are more likely than males to experience migraines, with a male to female ratio of 1:3. Ninety percent of migraineurs have a family history of the condition.  As people get older, migraine attacks become less common.
What Causes Migraines?
Genetic Propensity
High Oestrogen Levels
Sleep Deprivation
Emotional Strain
Noxious Odors
Migraine Symptoms:
Migraine Symptoms Without An Aura
 The sort of vascular headache that occurs the most frequently is a migraine without aura. Moderate to severe headaches, a pulsating quality, a unilateral location, worsening by climbing stairs or engaging in other common activities, nausea and/or vomit, photophobia and phonophobia, and repeated attacks, each ranging 4 to 72 hours, are among the symptoms.
Migraine With Auratic Symptoms 
The premonitory symptoms of headache can include motor, sensory, or visual complaints. Most victims have stated that visual problems are the most prevalent. Headache, feeling dizzy, and photophobia follow the aura.
Homoeopathic Migraine Treatments
Belladonna
A popular homoeopathic treatment for migraines is belladonna. The deadly nightshade plant's byproduct, belladonna, is said to have anti-inflammatory and blood flow-improving properties. Migraines with throbbing discomfort, redness, and heat are frequently treated with belladonna.
Bryonia
A typical homoeopathic treatment for migraines is bryonia. Bryonia, which is produced by the white bryony plant, is thought to function by easing pain and promoting blood flow. When a migraine occurs accompanied by a monotonous, throbbing pain that gets worse with movement, bryonia is frequently prescribed.
Versicolor iris
Homoeopathic treatment for migraines that is frequently used is iris versicolor. Iris versicolor, which comes from the blue flag plant, is thought to have anti-inflammatory and blood-flow-improving properties. Iris versicolor is frequently prescribed for migraines that come with severe, excruciating pain and nausea.
Muriatic natrum
A typical homoeopathic treatment for migraines is natrum muriaticum. Natrum muriaticum, which is made from sea salt, is thought to act by easing inflammation and enhancing blood circulation. Natrum muriaticum is frequently prescribed for migraines that come with throbbing pain and susceptibility to light.
Conclusion
There are generally no risks associated with using homoeopathy to treat migraines, unlike conventional migraine treatments.  While homoeopathy may offer some migraine patients some relief, it's vital to speak with a doctor before utilizing it as a therapy. To guarantee that you obtain the right care for your migraines, it is crucial that you see a doctor. Visit us and book an appointment now with Dr. Shubham Tiwary. 
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antiadvil · 5 months ago
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HI. I may actually know why green is more comfortable to look at? I have chronic migraine and one of my symptoms is severe photophobia and I’ve learned a lot more than I ever wanted to know about how your brain processes light (which to be fair was not much).
First of all, nerves in your eyes that go “oh, this is bright” are different than the nerves that actually detect things to turn into vision— it’s actually possible to experience photophobia while being completely blind! The system that detects levels of brightness is most sensitive to green/blue light (which is why some people use red lights at night, it doesn’t impact your night vision as much because your brain doesn’t really process it as “light” in the same way as blue/green light). Googling about types of light and night vision mostly brings you to reddit arguments, but googling “melanopsin system” will probably get you better results.
Then, for reasons I don’t understand and I’m not sure if anyone else does either, when detecting light, green light doesn’t trigger pain pathways as strongly as blue light does. Like, nowhere near as strongly. Out of the 3 primary colors of light, blue and red are the most painful (blue generally more so). I thought it sounded stupid af that red was more painful than green so I tried turning the colored LEDs in my room to red. I felt like someone was squeezing my eyeballs out of my face. I switched back to green. It felt like normal ouchie. I got curious and switched it to blue. I felt like I was being stabbed. I apologized to the scientists for doubting them.
I have not been loaded into an fMRI machine while looking at different colors of light so who knows what’s really happening in my brain. I just did a normal MRI machine and they put a towel over my eyes so I thankfully couldn’t see any colors of light. But I’m pretty sure that’s what happens in my brain when I look at green light. If it’s bright and I’m particularly sensitive, it still hurts, but it’s a lot less painful than blue, red, or white light. I have green tints on all my computer screens and they’re much more comfortable for me to use that way.
Green lighting is also recommended for chronic migraine because it allows you to expose yourself to more light without as much pain. Continually avoiding light can make your eyes more sensitive to light in the long run. Most lights advertised as a color are just tinted that color though- the LEDs I use in my room still allow a good amount of red and blue light through, and it’s not as comfortable as the very expensive lamp my neuro recommended, which is a lot closer to pure green light.
I don’t know how how much a light green background (which still has a lot of other light colors mixed in) would really make a difference (especially in someone without any photosensitivity) and I don’t know what kind of impact on eye health this would have for like, a normal person, like, I can’t emphasize enough that I literally have no idea what it’s like for the average person to look at any type of light. But in people with light sensitivity green is definitely more comfortable to look at than white or blue. So that’s a fun fact, at least!
Do keep in mind that yellow light is a mix of red and green light so a yellow tint (such as night mode on most devices) has a similar effect.
A quick tip for writers out there, who use Microsoft Words:
Change the background colour of the pages to a mint green shade.
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It is said that green is a calming colour, however, the main reason why I like this, is because I can write for a much longer period of time now, as a white background I used before made my eyes dry and exhausted after just a few hours of working.
It is basically much more soft and careful to the eyes. I can’t precisely explain why that is. I think it’s that by making a pinch softer contrast of the text and the background, your eyes does not get exposed to as much light.
Just make sure to not make the background too dark, or else your eyes will get exhausted do to over-fixating the lack of contrast between text and background.
And maybe you find a nice pastel/light background shade that fits you; give it a try.
Different things work out and fits for different people. And I just felt like sharing this.
Here’s the shade numbers I used to get my preferred colour:
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Thanks for reading.
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antiadvil · 5 months ago
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early tit shows request
I already posted this in the community tab but wanted to make a separate post so it can be shared more widely.
TLDR I’m very photosensitive and have tit tickets for November 3rd in Chicago. I would like to compile a list of the flash effects in the show and when they are before I go, so I can know when to look away. If anyone else would find this useful, I can share the list publicly. I'll put the rest under a cut because it's very long and I want any discussion via reblog chain to be legible:
why i need help:
As some of you may know because I bitch about constantly, I have chronic migraine, and one of my symptoms is photophobia that ranges from moderate to severe Literally All Of The Time. On a good day I’m able to hang out in a dim room wearing my tinted glasses and experience no light related pain but even on my best migraine days I still find very bright, flashing, or flickering lights to be very painful to look at or generally exist around. I bought a tit ticket fully knowing there would likely be flash effects in it because WAD did, many of their videos do, ii and tatinof probably did, I don’t remember, and literally every stage production I have been to in the past year did, except for an orchestra, if that counts as a stage production 😂. I literally would not be able to leave my apartment if I avoided everything that triggers my photophobia considering the Literal Sun is one of the biggest offenders so I am really not looking for people to tell me to just not go or whatever. Obviously I hope that my migraine resolves by the time my show comes around (like at least breaking down into individual episodes instead of one incredibly long migraine would be nice), and it’s possible it will, since I haven’t actually gotten to try the most promising treatments yet bc insurance bullshit, but I expect to still be dealing with this two months from now.
how you can help:
So, it would be really helpful if anyone was able to tell me about the flash effects in the show before I go. Ideally, I would like to know how many there are, how extreme they are, how long they last, and MOST ideally, approximately when in the show they happen so I can cover my eyes and look away beforehand (I’m thinking, like, “after they do abc they flash the lights,” not timestamps, since I think that would be much easier for everyone involved to remember. I know this will probably involve spoilers, I don’t mind, I’m currently planning to look at spoilers for the show). I know this is not something people with normal eyes/brains/optic nerves normally remember after shows (even my closest friends who are genuinely trying have failed to warn me about flash effects before) but I am hoping through the power of crowdsourcing i can put together a semi-complete guide to When To Look Away At Tit For Photophobic people. I can share that doc if there’s any interest in it and anyone who is able to “test drive” the document before my show would be very helpful. I’m also willing to keep making changes to the document after my show, if that’s something people would find helpful. If it is though I would really appreciate hearing from you- even if it's just an anon or something, because I'm not going to do extra work if I don't think it will reach anyone who needs it. I'm sure I'm not the only person who's planning to go to tit and just suffer through any flash effects, but I don't know if this post/the document I make will reach any of them (does anyone know if there's an accessibility/disability community on phan twitter??). My tentative plan is to share the document regardless, since it doesn't take much extra work from me, but if this is something that would benefit you please reach out so we can make sure it benefits you too.
a hopefully helpful guide to flash effects:
Another challenge is, quite frankly, most people are very bad at even noticing flash effects if they’re not photosensitive. I get it, as a newly photosensitive person I was genuinely confused about why I left across the spiderverse with such a bad headache, because nothing in it looked like a “flash effect” to me. Some things that have triggered my photophobia before that people may not think of as “flash” effects include: the snow effect in stardew valley, candles (flames in general create a very flickery light), glitch/static editing effects, the sort of stuttery/laggy way video games look when your graphics card is bad, and video that flips through photographs/backgrounds very quickly (this is worse the more different the colors/etc in the photos/backgrounds are from each other but even if it’s done in a more stopmotion kind of way it still bugs me at low FPS. It’s like the video game thing, I’m not sure if there’s an actual word for that). Another thing that commonly bothers people (personally it doesn’t hurt much though it can make me a bit motion sick) is sort of swirly “hypnotizing” gifs.
From the set photos, I think any flash effects would most likely come from the light/rope/wire things, those just look perfect for some kind of sparking/lightning effect which I imagine would be very obvious and easy to spot. The video screens could probably also be a problem but if they’re all at standard screen brightness, unless they all start being flashy at the same time, they’re a much smaller portion of the audience’s field of vision so I don’t think they would be as problematic (though I would still like to know about them!). My worst fear is that they’re playing something really staticky for the entire show, though I hope that at my distance from the stage, the static would be small enough to just kind of blend into gray and not bother me much.
in conclusion:
Yes, this could all be solved if people stopped putting so many fucking flash effects in their shows. I am begging for the entire world to realize that nine times out of ten they are Completely Not Worth It and just putting a “some flash effects may not be suitable for photosensitive viewers!!!” warning on every piece of media ever created does not make their media accessible (hey Netflix! Wanna give me a timestamp to skip or am I just expected to never watch Stranger Things?). But here we are.
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cripplecharacters · 7 months ago
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hi! do you have any advice on how to get started writing disabled characters? like, get over that fear and start putting the pen to paper? I have my research and my character and stuff but Im nervous that Im gonna fuck it up and make bad representation. how do you think is the way to determine I’ve written a character “good enough” in representing a disability?
Hey!
If you have a character and done research, you're already doing pretty good. I don't think that there is some magical way to know if what you're writing is "good enough", mostly because people will have different standards when it comes to representation.
The best thing you can do is try your best and be open to feedback from your disabled readers. I think that also questioning why you're doing certain things with your character can be helpful, because we all have biases (myself included). I often see people have their characters with facial differences be "edgy, violent, dark past, etc." with the author defending it as "they just are like that!" but at the end of the day, it's a fictional character that a human being made, the character doesn't have free will. So if your worry is bad rep, sit down and try to figure out what exactly it is that bothers you, and examine it - why does it worry you? Is this attached to some bias? Are abled characters treated in a similar way, or is the disabled one singled out? What are the elements that could be inaccurate, and if yes, why are they like that?
Obviously, you can't catch every single issue that could ever occur, because that's impossible for anyone. But I'm absolutely sure that if writers simply thought about their choices a bit more, the general state of representation would be miles ahead of what we currently have.
Some of my suggestions to help with the fear of starting:
Consider basing the character off someone you know with the same disability. Try to think if your recreation of that is true to how they exist or not so much. If you have a real example of the kind of person you're trying to represent, it's much easier to catch yourself writing something that doesn't make sense. It also helps that you could ask them a specific question about what you're writing and get some first-hand information that theoretical research doesn't generally give.
Perhaps start with disabilities that aren't as impactful on the character's life. (Start is a bit of a key word, because I absolutely want people to write more severely/moderately disabled characters too). Obviously, disability is disabling, but there will be a difference between writing a character with mild photophobia and a character with high level complete quadriplegia. There's just ultimately fewer things that you have to consistently consider, and that can be helpful when starting. And once you're more comfortable writing disabled characters, you can diversify the kinds of characters that you include.
Honestly, if you did your research and aren't falling into any basic tropes, the vast majority of disabled readers will forgive the small inaccuracies. E.g. if your character with a large scar is portrayed respectfully and kindly, I will look over the lack of mentions of nerve damage because though it is nice to see as well, that's not the main thing I'm looking for. If I was looking for 100% accurate writing about disability, I would be reading non-fiction by disabled writers.
If you have the specific character mostly conceptualized and are willing to share, feel free to just send us the background and parts that worry you, and we will try to give some hopefully useful feedback,
Thanks for the ask. I hope it's helpful,
mod Sasza
I agree with everything Sasza has said! I'm adding a couple of my own thoughts:
If you are really stuck and really don't have any specific ideas on what disabilities you want to write about, try adding a little randomization. You can search for something like "common disabilities in [character's age group]" or "common health conditions in [character's geographic location]" and pick one at random. Roll dice if you need to! I'm not saying this to be glib or dismissive – I know I can often get stuck when it comes to making decisions, which includes creative decisions like making characters. The aspect itself of getting stuck can be a little intimidating. So if an aspect of randomness helps you get unstuck, you can dive into more specific research a bit more easily – like, if the dice roll led you to cerebral palsy, then you can focus on researching cerebral palsy instead of trying to think of all the possible things you could choose for your character.
You can visit a couple of websites for different conditions and disabilities, including subReddits. I don't mean to start participating in these discussions, but it helps to see disabilities in a context that isn't just "this is how you/your family member will be diagnosed and this is how the treatment will be." It can feel confusing and a little lost to only see disabilities in that context, so seeing it in a broader way – like people just talking about their life experiences – can help take some of the intimidation factor away.
And I just want to reiterate, if you focus on writing with care and treating your character like a full person of their own with their own inner world, agency, and ability to take part in the story, if you make mistakes it will not be the end of the world. The thing I want the most out of disabled characters is for them to be people more than they are tropes.
Hope this helps!
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swatik1991 · 11 days ago
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“Dry Eyes vs. Allergies: How to Tell the Difference and Get Relief”
Many people experience discomfort in their eyes, often attributing symptoms like itchiness, redness, and irritation to a specific condition. Two common culprits are dry eyes and eye allergies. While they can share similar symptoms, their causes and treatments differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions can help you get the right relief and protect your eye health.
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Symptoms: Overlapping Yet Distinct
Dry Eyes:
Persistent burning or stinging sensation
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
A feeling of grittiness, as if something is in your eye
Blurred vision that improves with blinking
Eye redness without itchiness
Eye Allergies:
Intense itching
Watery discharge
Swelling of the eyelids
Redness accompanied by sneezing or nasal congestion
Seasonal triggers or specific allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander
Understanding the Causes
Dry Eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. This can result from:
Prolonged screen time
Aging (especially in postmenopausal women)
Environmental factors like wind or air conditioning
Certain medications (e.g., antihistamines, decongestants, or diuretics)
Medical conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis
Eye Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to allergens. Common triggers include:
Seasonal allergens like pollen (hay fever)
Indoor allergens such as dust mites or mold
Contact with certain cosmetics or eye drops containing preservatives
How to Differentiate Between Dry Eyes and Allergies
Duration:
Dry eye symptoms are often persistent and may worsen in specific environments.
Allergies are usually seasonal or triggered by direct exposure to allergens.
Itching vs. Burning:
Allergies primarily cause intense itching.
Dry eyes lead to a burning or gritty sensation.
Tearing:
Allergies typically cause excessive tearing.
Dry eyes may paradoxically cause watery eyes due to reflex tearing.
Treatment Options
For Dry Eyes:
Use artificial tears to lubricate the eyes (preferably preservative-free options).
Apply warm compresses to stimulate tear production.
Avoid prolonged screen time; follow the 20–20–20 rule (look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes).
Consider prescription treatments like cyclosporine (Restasis) or lifitegrast (Xiidra).
Use a humidifier to maintain moisture in your surroundings.
For Eye Allergies:
Avoid exposure to known allergens. Keep windows closed during high-pollen seasons.
Use antihistamine eye drops to reduce itching and redness.
Apply cold compresses to soothe swollen, itchy eyes.
Take oral antihistamines for severe symptoms.
If symptoms persist, consult an ophthalmologist for stronger medications or allergy shots (immunotherapy).
When to See a Doctor
If over-the-counter remedies don’t provide relief, or if your symptoms worsen, consult an eye specialist. Chronic dry eyes or untreated allergies can lead to complications, such as corneal damage or chronic inflammation.
At Dr. Dudhabhate Netralaya & Retina Centre (DNRC) in Pune, our experienced team of eye specialists can diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eyes and allergies. Our advanced diagnostic tools and personalized care ensure that your vision remains clear and comfortable.
Take Control of Your Eye Health
Understanding the difference between dry eyes and allergies is the first step toward effective treatment. Whether you need relief from persistent dryness or seasonal itchiness, DNRC is here to help.
Book your consultation today and experience the best in eye care at Pune’s NABH-accredited super-specialty eye hospital.
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boreal-sea · 6 months ago
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I call a headache a migraine when it is an actual migraine.
"Bad headache" is not a migraine. I'm sorry, but it's just not.
Migraine disorder is a very specific disorder and you must meet the following criteria to actually call your headache a migraine:
At least 5 or more attacks in lifetime
Headache attack lasting 4-72 hrs
At least 2 out of 4 features (unilateral location, pulsating / throbbing quality, moderate-severe intensity, aggravation by / causing avoidance of routine physical activity)
At least 1 of the following features (nausea and/or vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia)
I've been having attacks since I was 19. I'm 39. I've definitely had more than 5 migraines. I've also been officially diagnosed by a doctor. My migraines typically last 7 hours, but I have had a few only last 4, usually with the help of medication. I have pain in a unilateral location, meaning the pain is isolated to one side of my head. The pain is always moderate to severe for me. Physical activity absolutely aggravates it and I often walk gently until I can find a dark quiet room to rest in. I experience both photophobia and phonophobia, though the photophobia is worse and I can sometimes tolerate soft music.
Severity of pain alone is not enough of an indicator to claim you are experiencing a migraine; this is because you can have a migraine without pain. Migraine is a multiple-symptom disorder! That's why on the criteria, severity of pain is listed as one of multiple different symptoms you could experience.
I've had headaches where the pain was as bad if not worse than some of my migraines. I've had migraines where some ibuprofen was able to help. I've had migraines where my head hurt so much and none of my pain meds worked and I pressed my head against the side of the bathtub so hard I bruised myself.
But I always know if it's a headache or a migraine because I get a very tell-tale symptom before my migraine hits: visual aura. There are phases to a migraine attack, you see:
Prodrome: commonly 24-48 hours prior to headache. Can include yawning, mood changes, food cravings, GI symptoms, increased sensitivities and/or neck stiffness
Aura: TYPICAL AURA: visual, sensory, speech and/or language. OTHER AURA: motor, brainstem or retinal
Headache: see typical clinical features listed above; also keep in mind headache location often shifts around the cranium
Postdrome: often feeling drained/exhausted, although at times mild elation or euphoria
I don't really notice much of a prodrome period personally. I first know a migraine is coming when I see a pinprick of light, even with my eyes closed. You know when you accidentally look at the Sun or a very bright light? It's exactly like that. This spot then grows into a zig-zag rainbow that forms a C-shape on one half of my vision, blocking quite a lot of my sight by the time it's done growing. Inside this C shape is nothingness, a blind spot where I cannot see. During this aura phase, I also sometimes experience giddiness, which is a form of mood change. 30 minutes after I see the first pinprick of light, the pain starts. Every time. It's very precise.
But remember, you don't have to experience aura to have a migraine disorder. Remember all the other symptoms.
And pain level is not indicative on its own of a migraine.
Okay so I may have been struggling under a miscommunication issue
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painexblog · 17 days ago
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Migraine Specialist in Pune: Your Complete Guide to Managing Migraines Effectively
Migraines are more than just intense headaches. They can significantly impact daily life, hindering your ability to focus, work, or enjoy even the simplest activities. Living with migraines can be frustrating, especially when over-the-counter treatments fail to bring relief. If you’re in Pune and experiencing recurring or severe migraines, finding the right migraine specialist in Pune is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.
In this comprehensive guide, we will dive into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for migraines, why seeing a specialist is essential, and how Painex Pain Clinic can help you manage your migraine condition effectively. We’ll also offer advice on lifestyle changes, coping strategies, and what to expect during a consultation with a migraine specialist.
What Are Migraines?
Definition and Symptoms
A migraine is a type of headache that causes intense, throbbing pain, typically on one side of the head. The pain is often accompanied by other neurological symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sensitivity to light (photophobia) or sound (phonophobia). Migraines can last for several hours or even days, significantly affecting your ability to perform daily tasks.
Symptoms of migraines may vary from person to person but often include:
Severe, throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head.
Nausea and vomiting.
Visual disturbances or auras.
Sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes even smells.
Dizziness or balance issues.
It is essential to note that not all headaches are migraines. Tension headaches, sinus headaches, or cluster headaches may share similar symptoms but differ in intensity and triggers.
Difference Between Migraines and Tension Headaches
While migraines and tension headaches both cause head pain, migraines are generally more debilitating. A tension headache causes mild to moderate pain, usually across the forehead or temples, and doesn’t come with nausea or vomiting. On the other hand, migraines are characterized by severe, pulsing pain, often accompanied by other neurological symptoms like auras, dizziness, or extreme sensitivity.
Migraines also tend to last longer, from several hours to days, while tension headaches may only last a few hours.
Common Types of Migraines
Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines are defined by the frequency of attacks. If you experience migraines for more than 15 days per month, it qualifies as chronic. This type can be particularly debilitating and may require more aggressive treatment options, including preventive medications and therapies.
Migraine with Aura
Some migraine sufferers experience an "aura" before the pain begins. This could be visual disturbances, like flashing lights, blind spots, or zig-zag lines. While the aura is usually short-lived, it can be unsettling and is a key indicator for diagnosing migraines with aura.
Vestibular Migraines
Vestibular migraines are characterized by dizziness or vertigo along with the typical migraine symptoms. Balance issues, feeling lightheaded, and even motion sickness can occur. These migraines often make it difficult to engage in normal activities and can be mistaken for other balance disorders.
Hemiplegic Migraines
Hemiplegic migraines are a rare and severe form of migraines. They mimic the symptoms of a stroke, such as temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. While rare, this type requires immediate attention, and treatment needs to be adjusted to reduce its severity.
Menstrual Migraines
These migraines occur around the time of menstruation and are linked to hormonal fluctuations. Many women experience migraines that coincide with their monthly cycle, making them even harder to manage due to hormonal changes.
Symptoms That Signal the Need for a Migraine Specialist
If you are experiencing frequent, severe, or debilitating migraines, seeking help from a migraine specialist in Pune is crucial. The following symptoms indicate that it's time to consult an expert:
Frequent Migraines: More than two to three migraines a month may indicate a chronic condition that needs professional intervention.
Severe Pain: If your migraine pain is so intense that it disrupts your work, social life, or daily activities, you should seek specialized care.
Aura or Neurological Symptoms: If you experience visual or sensory disturbances, weakness, or numbness, you may have migraines with aura, which require specialized care.
Ineffective Over-the-Counter Treatments: If standard pain medications no longer alleviate your migraine symptoms or if you require more medication to get relief, it's time to see a specialist.
Seeking treatment early is key to preventing migraines from becoming more frequent or severe.
Causes and Triggers of Migraines
Genetics
Migraines tend to run in families. Studies show that if both parents suffer from migraines, their children are significantly more likely to experience them. Understanding your family history can help your specialist tailor your treatment plan.
Environmental Factors
Environmental changes like fluctuations in weather, changes in temperature, air pressure, and even bright lights or loud noises can trigger migraines. For some people, certain smells or strong perfumes are also triggers.
Dietary Triggers
Certain foods or drinks can be strong migraine triggers. Some common offenders include:
Alcohol (especially red wine).
Caffeine (too much or withdrawal).
Aged cheeses.
Chocolate.
Processed meats.
Keeping a migraine diary to track foods and beverages consumed can help identify which items may be contributing to your migraines.
Hormonal Fluctuations
Hormonal changes, especially in women, are strongly linked to migraines. Menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can all increase the frequency or severity of migraines due to fluctuations in estrogen levels.
Stress
Stress is one of the most common migraine triggers. Both physical and emotional stress can cause a migraine attack. Identifying and managing stress through relaxation techniques, therapy, or lifestyle changes is key to reducing migraine frequency.
Sleep Deprivation
Lack of adequate sleep or disrupted sleep patterns can increase the likelihood of a migraine attack. Ensuring regular sleep patterns and proper rest is crucial for those prone to migraines.
Why You Should Consult a Migraine Specialist
Accurate Diagnosis
A migraine specialist has the expertise to properly diagnose your condition. Accurate diagnosis is vital, as it allows the specialist to differentiate between migraines and other conditions, such as tension headaches, cluster headaches, or sinus headaches.
Comprehensive Treatment Plans
Migraine specialists provide customized treatment plans that target the underlying causes and specific characteristics of your migraines. These plans may include acute treatments for managing symptoms, preventive treatments to reduce the frequency of attacks, and lifestyle modifications.
Access to Advanced Treatments
A migraine specialist is equipped to offer a range of advanced treatments, including Botox injections, newer medications like CGRP inhibitors, and nerve blocks. These treatments can provide relief for patients who have not responded to traditional methods.
Improved Quality of Life
By working with a migraine specialist, you can regain control over your health. Effective treatment plans lead to fewer migraine attacks, less pain, and a better quality of life.
What to Expect During a Consultation with a Migraine Specialist
When you visit a migraine specialist in Pune, the consultation will typically involve the following:
Initial Consultation
You will be asked about your symptoms, their frequency, severity, and duration. Be prepared to discuss your medical history and any potential triggers. Your migraine specialist will perform a thorough neurological exam to rule out other possible conditions.
Diagnostic Tools Used
Depending on your case, your doctor may recommend imaging tests like an MRI or CT scan to ensure that there are no underlying structural issues contributing to the migraines.
Treatment Plan and Options
Your specialist will propose a personalized treatment plan, which could include medications, physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or lifestyle changes.
Follow-Up Care
Migraines often require ongoing management. Your specialist will likely schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the effectiveness of your treatment plan and make adjustments as needed.
What Treatments Are Available for Migraines in Pune?
Medications
Acute Medications: Triptans, NSAIDs, and anti-nausea medications can help alleviate symptoms during an attack.
Preventive Medications: Beta-blockers, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants are often prescribed to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.
Non-Medication Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of therapy that helps you recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that can trigger migraines.
Biofeedback: A method that helps you monitor and control bodily functions such as muscle tension and heart rate, which can help manage migraine triggers.
Botox Injections
Approved for chronic migraine sufferers, Botox injections can provide long-term relief by blocking the release of certain chemicals that trigger migraine attacks.
Nerve Blocks
Nerve blocks may be used in severe cases to prevent migraines from occurring by interrupting pain signals.
How Painex Pain Clinic Can Help
At Painex Pain Clinic in Pune, we specialize in diagnosing and treating migraines with personalized care and cutting-edge treatments. Our expert team of neurologists and pain management specialists works with you to create a comprehensive treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
We offer:
Accurate Diagnosis: A thorough evaluation using the latest diagnostic tools.
Customized Treatments: Medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and advanced therapies such as Botox injections and nerve blocks.
Holistic Approach: We focus on the whole person, including mental health and stress management, to provide comprehensive migraine relief.
Conclusion
Migraine sufferers don’t have to live in pain. With the right treatment plan and the help of a specialized migraine clinic, you can regain control over your health and improve your quality of life. If you’re in Pune and struggling with migraines, Painex Pain Clinic offers expert care to help you manage and treat your condition effectively. Don’t wait for another painful migraine—contact us today to start your journey toward relief.
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