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  1. Shurukian

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    I don't think there's a specific level that causes it, but prolonged de-oxygenation of the brain can lead to cell death, which is why getting the sats tested and brain itself scanned would be a good first step in diagnosing what causes the memory loss. And glad I could help. :)

    Low oxygenation can indeed cause cell death,however, a good thing is that the hippocampus, which is one of the most important sites for memory,

    Has neurogenesis even during adulthood. This mean that new neurons can be generated. Therefore, in theory low oxygenation can increase cell death inthehippocampus, however, reestablishement of proper oxygenation might revert the effect.

    I sort of doubt that there is enough deoxygenation to cause cell death in the brain, and if that really IS the case, my non-professional advice would be to discuss this with a competent doctor. Cell death can also cause loss of motor skills, and other important skills that are needed for life.

    Sincerely,

    Abdur

    I never knew a lot of this. Thanks guys. One of my professors that studies memory raised the idea that I may not have a retention problem, but a recollection problem. For example, if you explain a prior event to me in shallow detail, I'll usually remember it and be able to fill in the rest of the details. It's not completely gone, I just need prompts to remember it. I'm wondering if the lowered oxygen would be enough to cause that. I'm realistic that the memory problem is possibly independent from my other problems, but I don't want to jump to the conclusion that I have two conditions right now, so I've been trying to see ways that they could be related. And thank you guys for the information and the well wishes.

    I have never talked to you before, but your story is extremely inspiring to me. My father fought tooth and nail, got out of coma, is taking meds and enjoying his medical marijuana doctors note. :smug: You are a fighter for sure and never give up. You are probably doing more with your life, given the limitations than most of us, I know I've never been rock climbing and I wish you the very best from the bottom of my heart :wub: and I hope that you can get a proper diagnoses, if it has indeed been mis-diagnosed.

    Where the heck is the real life Dr. House when you need em!

    I could say the same. Your father's story is inspiring to me. While I never plan on getting medical marijuana,(:P) I know how important it is to develop ways to deal with what you can't cure. I think sometimes it takes events like this to appreciate every moment that you're healthy, and strive to do everything you can. Thanks so much for the story and the words. :) And my family and I say that about House all the time. XD

    Good luck Shuru. You know you always have support here when you call upon it. :wub:

    :wub: Mia. :)

  2. Shurukian

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    A musculoskeletal condition affecting the brain, of all things? Either there's more to the condition than what's on the Wiki page, you've been misdiagnosed, or the oxygen deprivation from the tightness in your chest is very, very serious. Definitely worth talking to your doctor, seeing if there's a test specific to the condition, and trying to figure out if there's other conditions that could cause both symptoms or if you have two separate conditions. Some doctors will feed you the "trust me, I know what I'm talking about line, but they aren't you and don't have a full understanding of what you're experiencing; don't let up on them until you have some answers.

    In my (non-expert, mind you) opinion, you could get the oxygen-deprivation theory ruled out by getting your O2 sats measured, both while awake and while asleep to see if your brain is getting enough oxygen. A CT and/or MRI would also be helpful in getting a look at your brain.

    The condition prevents me from any type of cardio exercise, so any time I jog for longer than thirty seconds, I end up breathless and tired. I'm not sure what level of oxygen deprivation would be necessary for memory loss, but that was my hypothesis. I haven't explored those options, so I'll look into those. Thank you, Locke. :)

  4. Rugby

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    Denzin was one of the most kind hearted people in this game. I really do miss him, and I wish we still had him around to be the light that people needed. Over the past two years, this game has taken a trend to more people being horrible to each other instead of kind. It really makes me realize how much he was truly worth.

  5. Shurukian

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    Have fun.

    And if you play basketball show those flashy kids from the west how ballin' is really done from the coast. :ph34r:

    Oh, I should have included this. My two friends and I played Horse the other day. I haven't played basketball in years, and neither had my other friend, but the one guy is a huge sports fan. Anyway, it ended up with me at HORS and him at H, and my other friend eliminated. Apparently, the pressure got on him, and I actually won. Hell yes, I won. :P

    You would have been proud. :P

    Hmm, I don't remember getting that much snow in Ohio, must have been a PA thing. Have a good summer Shurukian!

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was a PA/Coastal thing. Thanks! :)

  7. Shurukian

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    wow, I wish I read this a few months ago. I was writing my thesis on women who permeate traditional gender barriers. The one thing I would like to point out. Women enforce gender roles just as much as men. As children we learn gender from gender role models, in your case female peers and older women. Often times, these role models shape your interests, dress, appearance, play and other social behaviors. Men reinforce these gender norms by believing in them.

    The opposite is true. Would you assume a burly male worker in the fabrics and craft section of that very same target or similar store would be able to answer questions on which fabric to use, or some fun crafts you can do with your kids?

    In fact the gender socialization of men is much more strict. The result is a fragile male gender ego. Want to insult a guy? Imply in someway that he is similar to a women, or that he is gay. Most men react strongly and defensively.

    anyway, I dug this up because it had an interesting title, gender studies and human sexuality is my world and I hope I'm not being esoteric.

    Thank you for your response sir! That's quite interesting. :)

  9. Shurukian

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    Can't blame stagnation on a leader, it's not that easy to recruit dedicated people instead of the typical, inactive member that only applies, does what he has to in order to get in and then goes back to being inactive.

    Pretty one-sided view though. I'm sure the other side of the story has credible reasons to their treatment of some members.

    As for the individual that went Nuke Rogue on yourself, I'm sure he had a pretty good reason. You're not as well liked as you wish to believe, jsyk.

    Otherwise a decent read. 3/5, might read again.

    I understand that i've only heard one side of the story, however the blog is my opinion, and I wrote my reaction. I don't disagree with the idea that there is another side.

    Second, I've never been nuke rogued. It was a hypothetical situation.

    Thanks for your thoughts!

  16. Shurukian

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    Actually, this isn't a dictatorship thing. This kind of problem exists in democratic alliances sometimes too; often they wind up getting ruled by a clique of people who form an active voting bloc.

    And some dictators actually rule their alliances while placing their members' interests first.

    Yes, when I made the comment, I believe I was contemplating stereotypical dictators. I would technically be more towards a dictator, ruler wise, then the player in question that I was talking about, so it was simply a statement that I probably could have elaborated on further.

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