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Does the pain originate from the extremity or the spine? with Dr., Nick Rainey
Determining whether pain originates from the extremity (such as an arm or leg) or the spine can be challenging and often requires a thorough assessment by a healthcare professional. Pain can be referred, meaning that it is felt in a different location than its actual source.
#upper spine pain#advanced spine and pain#severe leg pain#severe spinal stenosis#failed back syndrome#decompress spine#nevro spinal cord stimulator#neck decompression#spine problems#spine and pain center#lumbar facet syndrome#spine and pain management#l4 l5 stenosis treatment#spinal stenosis therapies#spinal muscles#myotome testing#myotome weakness#the spine?#Does the pain originate from the extremity or the spine? with Dr.#Nick Rainey#Youtube
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Apparently I did NOT have enough spoons to go shopping today, just walking through the store was such a challenge.
#i am in so much pain#walked around the mall yesterday and definitely over did it#I hate not being able to just do basic things like grocery shopping without feeling like my legs are going to collapse under me#chronic pain#degenerative disc disease#sciatica#spinal stenosis#severe stenosis#spinal epidural lipomatosis#joint problems#joint pain#cane user#young disabled#disabled#spoon theory#cw chronic pain
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curious ab your thoughts on this post?
https://www.tumblr.com/wheelie-sick/725395648952893440/some-people-on-disability-tumblr-desperately-need?source=share
you talk ab EDS 'zebras' a lot and i was just curious what you thought ab this /not trying to start a fight i am genuinely curious
I feel indifferent
there’s definitely people with severe EDS on this site but they’re not the ones in my notes calling me Stephen Hawking or accusing me of faking my spinal cord injury because I posted about having gay sex once or filling my inbox with ableist slurs
the issue has never been “people with EDS don’t have it that bad so they can’t relate to me :)” it’s more like people get a diagnosis or self diagnose with a disability and then suddenly decide it’s ok to tell quadriplegics to go kill ourselves for not instantaneously being their best friend, doormat and scapegoat
“some people with EDS have spinal cord injuries!!!!” like ok that’s neat and all and nobody denied that but I’ve literally never met one and the majority of ppl claiming spinal injuries have herniated discs, not cauda equina or spinal stenosis or paralysis or loss of bladder/bowel control. and when I’m talking about THOSE THINGS SPECIFICALLY, I am not inviting every random asshole on this site with EDS to commentate on experiences they don’t have and consider “gross” or “body horror” or “unsanitary” anyways
sometimes my posts are not about EDS and that’s not an attack on people with EDS that’s me trying to preserve my own mental health and just existing independently from y’all
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whenever i ask my specialists what to do if i'm in severely excruciating pain, they either give me a nonanswer or tell me to take OTC pain meds. i tell them that doesn't work and they continue to tell me to take OTC pain meds.
it would be nice to know what the fuck i'm supposed to do? do i go to the ER? or do i suffer, immobilized in bed? does anyone have any advice? cause my pain management and spine orthopedist both dropped me saying there's nothing they can do.
i have migraines, spinal stenosis, polyradiculopathy, and mysterious abdominal pain btw. other things too but that's usually what puts me in excruciating pain.
#softspoonie#neisvoid#chronic pain#medical neglect#spoonie#chronic illness#chronically ill#disabled#disability
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so this is my post about the changes to DAS (disney’s disability access services). while the changes won’t affect me because I’ve been diagnosed with autism, the fact that they are denying DAS services to people with mobility issues and other physical disabilities is unconscionable. to limit the use of DAS to those with developmental disabilities is to deny a HUGE portion of the disabled community, many of whom love disney. a part of the reason for that—at least for my wife and I—is that we have always felt included and cared for, my needs have been met, and we’ve always been able to enjoy the parks like anyone else.
here’s the thing: I have scoliosis, severe spinal stenosis, spina bifida occulta, and cysts on my spine that make standing for any sustained amount of time incredibly painful (and at times impossible due to loss of feeling). whenever I am out and about—and this includes at the disney parks—I use a rollator, which both gives me stability and a place to sit when necessary. without DAS, however, the only way I could visit a disney park would be in a wheelchair. DAS makes using my rollator there possible because of the shorter times I need to spend standing in a line.
that I would be forced into a wheelchair were it not for my autism diagnosis makes me frustrated and angry and embarrassed. I am NOT being cared for. wheelchairs are great for many, many people. they are a useful and important mobility aid. however, I don’t want to be told how to comport myself; I don’t want my mobility to be decided for me. I—and all other physically disabled people—should be allowed to make our own decisions about how we wish to move through the world. we know our bodies and abilities/limitations best. we live with our conditions and know them better than DAS ever will. to have my mobility dictated in this way is demeaning to my experience and intelligence (as well as my pain).
so explain, disney: why don’t your care about your guests with physical disabilities?
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Looking for Friends or Intimacy (or friends AND intimacy! even better!)
Hi, I’m Voxy. I’m a pansexual/grey-ace 42 year old married polyamorous cutie pie looking for friends or more. I have spinal stenosis and arthritis which causes excruciating sciatica and extreme pain on standing/walking. I am severely cardiovascularly de-conditioned but I am working on improving my cardiovascular functioning because that’s important for my health. I also have fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder (type II, well controlled on my current medication cocktail) and ADHD. And I am F A T.
I like movie nights at home, beach days if I can find a beach with a mobi-mat or other accessibility aid, crafting meetups, coffee dates and more! I read a lot! I cannot use weed due to my medications and being mandatorially drug tested to be able to stay on them, but I am 420 friendly! I work full time from home (in a sit-down job) so it’s hard for me to find time to make friends and other connections. But I am happy with online friends/long distance connections as well as local.
I live in West Michigan on the lakeshore and can drive. I’ll happily be friends with any age group but am only looking for romantic-type connections with those 30+
You can find me here on tumblr as foxy-voxy.
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ouhhhh. my mri results came in and i was informed i have severe spinal stenosis at only 26 years ol and i need surgery within the next 3 to 6 months
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just a little life update:
ive been working with a pain management doctor and a physical therapist for the last few months. since then, I've regained a bit of strength and my pain has become more manageable.
my leg doctor still wont approve me for surgery because the muscle is too atrophied and the nerves are still too damaged. i have some senory loss in my leg that we're still not sure if it's going to come back.
for anyone who is wondering, I had a full work up of my spine, neck, and brain. they found a few slightly bulging dics/areas that experienced degeneration but nothing that would cause me to lose my ability to walk. I am very lucky and so fucking thankful. for months and months my doctors were looking for MS or spinal stenosis, I am so grateful to know my spine is okay.
I have another appointment with my leg doctor in three months for a reevaluation. before then, he wants to give me a gel injection to help with the pain from missing cartilage under the knee.
I'm working with my doctors and insurance to get a custom wheelchair, again thank you to everyone who helped! The wheelchair is one thing, but the dozens of appointments and phone calls and MRI's leading up to that point was also so expensive, I could not have done it without your help.
I'm applying for disability this month. I'm still getting all my shit in order, and truthfully, if I am able to get a job in IT before then thats what I'll do. I need to be financially independent because I'm living with my abuser who does not believe im disabled and I can't keep living in this vulnerable situation.
My insurance requires me to be a full time student so I'm doing college online now, studying computer information systems.
Im still struggling. I dont have a support system other than my mom, best friend, and my long distance partner. Im still in pain everyday. But Im also still fucking here.
If you have any more questions about what ive talked about here, please shoot me an ask. i vented a lot on here when I had only 10% of my ability to walk and i was getting my brain scaned every other week, so i assume there's some confusion about whats been going on.
as of now, i and my doctors assume joint instability due to hEDS caused the severe degeneration of my knee, the damage to my nerves, and is why I'm experiencing the loss of so many of my abilities. leaning on my wrists to walk caused some serious problems there too. im doing much better noe that im not using a cane everyday.
I am working my ass off to recover, but Im not sure if ill ever even get to half of how strong I was before. Im still trying, though. even though it feels hopeless. its not.
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RULES.
going to try and keep this pretty simple & straightforward.
I. You must be 18+ to interact with me. I am 42 years old.
There will be not safe for work content on this blog of the sexual and potentially of the graphic violence nature. I do tag everything that might be triggering and am happy to tag whatever you ask me to so long as I remember!
I ask that you tag any visuals containing spiders with spider tw* spiders tw* arachnophobia tw* etc etc and yes, I know it’s a weird one but anything about the taste of soap or eating soap is a trigger so just tag it with soap tw* or penny don’t look* as I have that blacklisted too. I don’t have any triggering fcs or what not.
II. This blog is multi-ship, multi-verse, crossover & au friendly.
Every ship is in its’ own verse unless previously discussed with all parties. Every thread or set of threads takes place in its own universe unless previously discussed with all parties.
III. I write anything from one-liners to novellas, it really just depends on life, my headspace, how much sleep I’ve been getting, how much else I have going on in real life, etc.
IV. My activity is NOT consistent. I am infamous for blog hopping. I have literally replied to some starters / replies two years+ after they were originally written. I am not fast. If I am fast, it’s by some small miracle and perfect storm of brain, muse and free time. It will not last.
V. I have kids, cats and dogs; I am in college, I have a household to take care of and I have many physical and mental handicaps that can affect my ability to function and write, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, ganglion cysts, torn meniscus, migraines, hypothyroidism, PMDD, nerve damage, herniated disc, ADHD, depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and severe insomnia.
Roleplay is something I do for fun.
If it isn’t fun, I don’t do it.
If it’s stressing me out, I’ll avoid it.
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I run @tuppencetrinkets where I post the millions of screencaps and 200x100 icons that I make. The resources are free but donations are always appreciated as I pay about $40 in hosting / program fees a month. My commissions are always pay what you can. I hate setting prices because I want everyone to have pretties if they want them and I don’t know what anyone can afford at any given time. I do everything from base icons to edited icons, backgrounds, headers, dividers, promos, videos, you name it. I try to be quick with turnaround but again – sometimes I just can’t be.
VII. I am fine with plotting things out in advance or winging it. I really don’t care, whatever you are more comfortable with is fine with me.
I like all kinds of plots. I like fluffy things, slice of life, broships, frenemies, enemies, familial, found family, long arcing, one shot throwaway, dark and twisted, you name it plots. I will not write n*ncon or anything nsfw themed /even hinted at with minor characters and I won’t write any explicit child death etc. but most everything else is fair game.
VIII. You can throw a million memes at me any time you want to.
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I’m not necessarily mutual exclusive but I don’t guarantee I’ll respond to memes or starters from non-mutual blogs.
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XII. I’ve probably forgotten relevant things but, who knows.
XIII. No drama. Period. I’m not interested.
XIV. I’m here for fun. I’m really pretty easy going. If you have any questions feel free to toss them into my inbox!
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Your boy just got his epidural injection approved and scheduled!!!!!
#🥳#oh my god I can’t wait#I want to be able to walk again#chronic pain#degenerative disc disease#sciatica#spinal stenosis#severe stenosis#spinal epidural lipomatosis#joint problems#joint pain#young disabled#disabled#back problems#cw chronic pain
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AND ANOTHER THING (yay chronic pain)
really not appreciating the tingling/pins-and-needles feeling i'm getting from my tailbone/lower back even while using a coccyx cushion. third day of it being like this? so now i'm trying not to do anything too strenuous so that those nerves aren't fucked up even more. i wish i tried harder to get off work last time my sciatica flared up, but i won't be too hard on myself for my mental issues and fear/anxiety of telling people i NEED to not be bothered.
do i even bother messaging my doctor/team about it? they didn't care about the "severe spinal stenosis" or the "mild degenerative disk disease" they saw from last July's MRI.
need to make another PT appointment to get neck/shoulder stabilization exercises anyway. will likely re-check my leg/hips while there too.
would love it if they told me I /NEEDED/ rest and less stress so that I felt more valid for seeking intermittent FMLA for work.
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can cause compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots. The spinal canal is the open space within the vertebrae that houses the spinal cord and nerves.
Spinal stenosis can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Age-related changes in the spine, such as the development of bone spurs or thickened ligaments.
Herniated or bulging discs, which can protrude into the spinal canal and compress the nerves.
Arthritis, which can cause inflammation and swelling that narrows the spinal canal.
Trauma or injury to the spine, which can cause fractures or dislocations that narrow the spinal canal.
Tumors or growths that develop within the spinal canal.
The symptoms of spinal stenosis can vary depending on the severity and location of the narrowing. Common symptoms include:
Back pain or neck pain.
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs.
Difficulty walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Loss of bladder or bowel control (in severe cases).
Treatment options for spinal stenosis include medication to manage pain and inflammation, physical therapy to improve strength and flexibility, and surgery to decompress the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the nerves. The best treatment approach will depend on the individual patient's symptoms, medical history, and the severity of the spinal stenosis.
#spinal stenosis#back pain#neck pain#nerve compression#spinal canal narrowing#orthopedics#spinal surgery
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How I Manage Chronic Pain
Each and every morning when I open my eyes, I am met with stiffness and discomfort, often accompanied by the unnerving sensation of my arms being completely numb or filled with pins and needles. From the moment I wake up, I find myself analysing the intensity of the pain that will accompany me throughout the day. There is never a day that goes by without some level of pain, but there are moments when it is more manageable and others when it becomes completely debilitating. Throughout every single day, my focus revolves around finding comfort or alleviating some of the torment / pain that engulfs me, and on particularly excruciating days, it feels as though the entire day is lost to me; I am unable to accomplish much or anything at all.
So how do I manage my pain?!:
Last year, I made a purchase that turned out to be one of the most valuable buys for me - an acupuncture mat. As someone who suffers from severe spinal stenosis and experiences acute pain, lying on the acupuncture mat provides immense relief. In fact, it works so well that I often find myself dozing off while using it. Even my husband finds it beneficial for his backaches. Additionally, I have a neck and shoulder massager as well as a massage gun to further alleviate discomfort. And, I’ve found that incorporating gentle slow flow yoga into my routine and practicing meditation to regulate my breathing have also proven to be helpful strategies.
When the pain levels are severe, taking a bath in Epsom salts. It’s provides relief from the pain, but for me, unfortunately it also results in overwhelming exhaustion. Nevertheless, on days when the pain is unbearable, I willingly endure the debilitating fatigue that follows a bath, just to experience a brief respite from the agony.
I have my elbow splint that I wear most days, kinesiology tape that helps with my radiculopathy pain, as well as tubular badges. Also crutches to help when I am unable to put any weight on my legs.
Additionally, I have my everyday prescribed medication, which does provide some relief, but unless I am heavily medicated, they only alleviate a portion of the discomfort. I do have more prescribed stronger pain meds in my medicine cabinet to use as necessary, but I make an effort to steer clear of them when possible. I don't respond well to them, and they have the potential to create dependency, so I exercise extreme caution when deciding to utilise them, and I don't choose to use them frequently.
I have also been approved to receive a prescription for medical cannabis, but the cost of it is exorbitant, and I am still uncertain and have some reservations about it….
There are additional gadgets and supplements I'm interested in trying out, such as infrared heat lamps, and there are various massage devices I'd like to test out - but all of these come with a price tag.
Finally, I have made adjustments to my diet, specifically eliminating foods that can lead to inflammation, significantly reducing my consumption of fizzy beverages, and taking the time to educate myself on the benefits of consuming foods with a low inflammatory benefits. As a result, I have incorporated more fermented foods and beverages into my daily routine. (kombucha and matcha teas have become personal favourites).
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Obligatory Health Post
Some of you might remember my right ear from such happenings as “What the fuck is this noise in my right ear?” “Why won’t this noise go away?” and, my personal favorite, me likening the noise to this:
At some point, I stopped bitching about it. It didn’t go away, mind you, but I just got sick of talking about it and - I assume - everyone else probably got sick of hearing about it. I did, however, continue seeing doctors and trying to figure out what the fuck was wrong with the damn thing. Well, long story short, my ear is perfectly fine - but I got a CT Scan a few months back that showed, and I quote, “a constellation of abnormalities” inside my motherfucking head.
Chief of which is “severe” venous sinus stenosis - fancy medical words that basically mean the main vein that moves blood (and cerebral spinal fluid) out of my head and into the rest of my body is functioning about as well as JJ Sneed’s knees at this point. The noise I’m hearing is the blood (and CSF) literally having to force its way through the vein.
Allegedly, I can somehow continue being not-dead with this shitty hardware malfunction going on, but it’s causing a back-up of cerebral spinal fluid inside my skull, as it’s not able to drain properly. So my head is, right now, literally full of shit you guys. There’s so much shit in there, and the situation’s been building up for so long, it’s actually changing the shape of my skull. Fascinating.
Pictured Here: a slightly less alarming way to reshape one’s skull.
Aside from remodeling my brain cavity, the fluid also causes headaches and dizziness and nausea and coordination problems and visual disturbances... that eventually lead to blindness. The condition’s called Pseudotumor Cerebri, because the symptoms basically mimic those of a brain tumor. Or, as my sister puts it, “All the fun of a tumor without the cancer.” I mean, I guess.
Thankfully, I only have some headaches and the infernal noise from hell inside my right ear. However, I have an appointment with a new doctor on Friday - who is going to give me some kind of massive eye-and-head exam that’s supposed to take 3-6 fucking hours. He’s gonna tell me how bad the fluid issue is and what I might have to do about it (could be nothing, could be meds, depending mostly on whether or not he thinks I’m in danger of losing my sight). I’m hoping he can determine that through the eye exam and the scans I’ve already had done - otherwise, he might order a spinal tap to measure the pressure on my brain. The only way that’s gonna happen is if he gets me so motherfucking high I have no clue where the fuck I am or what’s going on - which would be like any other day for me, really, aside from the ginormous needle in my fucking back.
The doctor’s also going to tell me what we’re going to do about the stenosis itself. That’s likely going to be “do nothing and keep an eye on it” or “put in a stent” - depending on which route the doctor feels poses less of a stroke risk. If he does nothing, then I’ll probably need to be on meds (reportedly unpleasant ones, yay) to control the fluid in my head and keep getting CT scans to keep an eye on the stenosis’s development. If he opts for the stent, it should fix everything all in one quick shot, but it means 24 hours in the ICU and fucking brain surgery. If I need to be higher than a kite to even consider getting a spinal tap, just imagine the kind of carnival of insanity I’m gonna need to survive that.
However, the stent is metal, so maybe I’ll set off metal detectors? Also, I might be able to get away with calling myself a cyborg afterwards. I mean, it’s not a pacemaker or anything, but it’s metal in my body, right? If I can’t be a cyborg I just don’t see the point of any of this at all.
Anyway... Despite my attempts at humor here, I am scared to death. Humor’s just my way of dealing with... Well, everything. The only alternative is not dealing with it at all, which... Well, let’s just say that there’s at least a 50% chance that on the day of whatever procedure I have to get that I’ll just be here posting Colin pics and talking about his butt like nothing’s going on at all - because I’ll be hiding in the fucking coat closet of the medical clinic, praying the wifi signal holds because Colin’s butt is magical and might be the only thing that can save me 😭
Pictured Here: Magical Leather-Clad Butt of Wonder
So that’s your update! Friday’s the day. Please send me good vibes, positivity, prayers, Colin shower GIFs, butts, or whatever it is you feel comfortable doing. I could really use the help. I’m (probably not really, but maybe) dying here 😭
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Dushyant Verma Shillong - Spinal Stenosis – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Dushyant Verma Maharani Bagh - Spinal stenosis is a condition that affects the spine and can cause pain, numbness, and difficulty in movement. It is important to be aware of its symptoms and causes as well as its different treatment options. In this Blog, Dushyant Verma Southern Avenue, explains what is spinal stenosis - what causes and symptoms are spinal stenosis, and which treatments are available.
What is Spinal Stenosis?
Dushyant Verma Shillong says, Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces in the spine narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.This can result in leg and arm pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Spinal stenosis is most common in the elderly.
There are two types of spinal stenosis: central and foraminal. Central stenosis occurs when the central canal, which contains the spinal cord, narrows. Foraminal stenosis happens when the foramina, which are openings where nerves exit the spine, become narrower. Both types of stenosis can occur in any part of the spine.
Causes of Spinal Stenosis
Dushyant Verma Maharani Bagh says, The most common cause of spinal stenosis is aging. As we get older, the spinal column can narrow and the discs between the vertebrae can deteriorate. This can result in the growth of bony spurs, which can further narrow the spinal canal. Other causes of spinal stenosis include:
Herniated discs
Arthritis
Degenerative disc disease
Spinal injuries
Bone diseases
Tumors
Aging and wear and tear on the spine
Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
The symptoms of spinal stenosis vary depending on the location of the stenosis and the severity of the condition. According to Dushyant Verma Southern Avenue, Some common symptoms include:
Back pain
Leg pain or cramping
Numbness or tingling sensations in the legs or arms
Weakness in the legs or arms
Difficulty standing or walking for extended periods of time
Weakness in the limbs
Bowel or bladder incontinence (in severe cases).
You should see a doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
How is spinal stenosis diagnosed?
Spinal stenosis is typically diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, imaging tests (such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scan), and possibly nerve function tests (such as electromyography (EMG) or nerve conduction studies). The doctor will review the symptoms, evaluate the range of motion, and feel for any tenderness in the affected area. Imaging tests can help to confirm the diagnosis and determine the extent and location of the stenosis.
Treatments for Spinal Stenosis
There are a number of treatments that can be effective in managing the symptoms of spinal stenosis. Depending on the severity of your condition, your age, and other factors, your doctor may recommend one or more of the following:
Physical therapy to benefit improve flexibility and strength
Anti-inflammatory medications to help reduce swelling
Corticosteroid injections to help reduce inflammation
Surgery to remove the bone or tissue causing the stenosis
Alternative Treatments for Spinal Stenosis:
There are many alternative treatments for spinal stenosis. Some of these include:
Chiropractic care: This is a form of manual therapy that can help to relieve pain and improve mobility in people with spinal stenosis.
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin. It is said to help with pain relief and circulation.
Massage: Massage can help to relax muscles and relieve tension in the back and neck. It can also improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.
Exercise: Regular exercise is important for overall health, but it can also be helpful in managing symptoms of spinal stenosis. Low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, and yoga can all be beneficial.
Dushyant Verma Maharani Bagh says, Spinal stenosis is a common condition that can cause significant impairment and pain if left untreated. Fortunately, this condition can be managed with the help of medications, physical therapy and/or surgery. It is important to be aware of the causes and symptoms of spinal stenosis so that you can take steps to prevent it or seek treatment as soon as possible. With proper diagnosis and treatment, most people are able to find relief from their symptoms and return to their normal lives.
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