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"The 200+ Symptoms of Fibromyalgia"

(Note: Some symptoms may overlap)

GENERAL

1. Activity level decreased to less than 50% of pre-illness activity level

2. Cold hands and feet (extremities)

3. Cough

4. Craving carbohydrates

5. Delayed reaction to physical activity or stressful events

6. Dryness of eyes and/or mouth

7. Edema (Oedema)

8. Family member(s) with Fibromyalgia

9. Fatigue, made worse by physical exertion or stress

10. Feeling cold often

11. Feeling hot often

12. Frequent sighing

13. Heart palpitations

14. Hoarseness

15. Hypoglycemia (blood sugar falls or low)

16. Increased thirst

17. Low blood pressure (below 110/70)

18. Low body temperature (below 97.6)

19. Low-grade fevers

20. Night sweats

21. Noisy joints – with or without pain

22. Poor circulation in hands/feet

23. Profuse sweating

24. Recurrent flu-like illness

25. Shortness of breath with little or no exertion

26. Severe nasal allergies (new or worsening allergies)

27. Sore throat

28. Subjective swelling of extremities – (feels swollen Bu can’t find anything)

29. Sweats

30. Symptoms worsened by air travel

31. Symptoms worsened by stress

32. Symptoms worsened by temperature changes

33. Tender or swollen lymph nodes, especially in neck and underarms

34. Tremor or trembling

35. Unexplained weight gain or loss

PAIN

36. Abdominal wall pain

37. Bad hip pain

38. Burning Nerve Pain

39. Chest pain

40. Collarbone pain

41. Diffuse swelling

42. Elbow pain

43. Exacerbated Plantar arch or heel pain

44. “Growing” pains that don’t go away once you are done growing

45. Headache – tension or migraine

46. Inflamed Rib Cartilage

47. Joint pain

48. Lumpy, tender breasts

49. Morning stiffness

50. Muscle pain - widespread

51. Muscle spasms

52. Muscle twitching

53. Muscle weakness

54. Pain that ranges from moderate to severe

55. Pain that moves around the body

56. Paralysis or severe weakness of an arm or leg

57. Restless Leg Syndrome

58. Rib Pain

59. Scalp Pain (like hair being pulled out)

60. Sciatica-like pain

61. Tender points or trigger points

62. TMJ syndrome

63. “Voodoo Doll” Poking Sensation in random places

NEUROLOGICAL

64. Blackouts

65. Brain fog

66. Carpal Tunnel

67. Feeling spaced out

68. Hallucinating smells

69. Inability to think clearly

70. Lightheadedness

71. Noise intolerance

72. Numbness or tingling sensations

73. Photophobia (sensitivity to light)

74. Seizures

75. Seizure-like episodes

76. Sensation that you might faint

77. Syncope (fainting)

78. Tinnitus (ringing in one or both ears)

79. Vertigo or dizziness

EQUILIBRIUM/PERCEPTION

80. Bumping into things

81. Clumsy Walking

82. Difficulty balancing

83. Difficulty judging distances (when driving, etc.)

84. Directional disorientation

85. Dropping things frequently

86. Feeling spatially disoriented

87. Frequent tripping or stumbling

88. Not seeing what you’re looking at

89. Poor balance and coordination

90. Staggering gait

SLEEP

91. Alertness/energy best late at night

92. Altered sleep/wake schedule

93. Awakening frequently

94. Difficulty falling asleep

95. Difficulty staying asleep

96. Excessive sleeping

97. Extreme alertness or energy levels late at night

98. Falling asleep at random and sometimes dangerous moments

99. Fatigue

100. Light or broken sleep pattern

101. Muscle spasms/twitches at night

102. Narcolepsy

103. Sleep disturbances

104. Sleep starts or falling sensations

105. Teeth grinding - "Bruxism"

106. Tossing and turning

107. Un-refreshing or non-restorative sleep

108. Vivid or disturbing dreams/nightmares

EYES/VISION

109. Blind spots in vision

110. Eye pain

111. Difficulty switching focus from one thing to another

112. Frequent changes in ability to see well

113. Night driving difficulty

114. Occasional Blurry vision

115. Poor night vision

116. Rapidly worsening vision

117. Vision changes

COGNITIVE

118. Becoming lost in familiar locations when driving

119. Confusion

120. Difficulty expressing ideas in words

121. Difficulty following conversation (especially if background noise present)

122. Difficulty following directions while driving

123. Difficulty following oral instructions

124. Difficulty following written instructions

125. Difficulty making decisions

126. Difficulty moving your mouth to speak

127. Difficulty paying attention

128. Difficulty putting ideas together to form a complete picture

129. Difficulty putting tasks or things in proper sequence

130. Difficulty recognizing faces

131. Difficulty speaking known words

132. Difficulty remembering names of objects

133. Difficulty remembering names of people

134. Difficulty understanding what you read

135. Difficulty with long-term memory

136. Difficulty with simple calculations

137. Difficulty with short-term memory

138. Easily distracted during a task

139. Dyslexia-type symptoms occasionally

140. Feeling too disoriented to drive

141. Forgetting how to do routine things

142. Impaired ability to concentrate

143. Inability to recognize familiar surroundings

144. Losing track in the middle of a task (remembering what to do next)

145. Losing your train of thought in the middle of a sentence

146. Loss of ability to distinguish some colors

147. Poor judgment

148. Short term memory impairment

149. Slowed speech

150. Staring into space trying to think

151. Stuttering; stammering

152. Switching left and right

153. Transposition (reversal) of numbers, words and/or letters when you speak

154. Transposition (reversal) of numbers, words and/or letters when you write

155. Trouble concentrating

156. Using the wrong word

157. Word-finding difficulty

EMOTIONAL

158. Abrupt and/or unpredictable mood swings

159. Anger outbursts

160. Anxiety or fear when there is no obvious cause

161. Attacks of uncontrollable rage

162. Decreased appetite

163. Depressed mood

164. Feeling helpless and/or hopeless

165. Fear of someone knocking on the door

166. Fear of telephone ringing

167. Feeling worthless

168. Frequent crying

169. Heightened awareness – of symptoms

170. Inability to enjoy previously enjoyed activities

171. Irrational fears

172. Irritability

173. Overreaction

174. Panic attacks

175. Personality changes –usually a worsening of pervious condition

176. Phobias

177. Suicide attempts

178. Suicidal thoughts

179. Tendency to cry easily

GASTROINTESTINAL

180. Abdominal cramps

181. Bloating

182. Decreased appetite

183. Food cravings

184. Frequent constipation

185. Frequent diarrhea

186. Gerd-like Symptoms

187. Heartburn

188. Increased appetite

189. Intestinal gas

190. Irritable bladder - "Angry Bladder Syndrome"

191. Irritable bowel syndrome - IBS-C, IBS-D

192. Nausea

193. Regurgitation

194. Stomachache

195. Vomiting

196. Weight gain - unexplained

197. Weight loss - unexplained

UROGENITAL

198. Decreased libido (sex drive)

199. Endometriosis

200. Frequent urination

201. Impotence

202. Menstrual problems

203. Painful urination or bladder pain - "Interstitial Cystitis"

204. Pelvic pain

205. Prostate pain

206. Worsening of (or severe) premenstrual syndrome (PMS or PMDD)

SENSITIVITIES

207. Alcohol intolerance

208. Allodynia (hypersensitive to touch)

209. Alteration of taste, smell, and/or hearing

210. Sensitivity to chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes, etc.

211. Sensitivities to foods

212. Sensitivity to light

213. Sensitivity to mold

214. Sensitivity to noise

215. Sensitivity to odors

216. Sensitivity to yeast (getting yeast infections frequently on skin, etc.)

217. Sensory overload

218. Sensitivity to pressure & humidity changes

219. Sensitivity to extreme temperature changes

220. Vulvodynia

SKIN

221. Able to “write” on skin with finger

222. Bruising easily

223. Bumps and lumps

224. Eczema or psoriasis

225. Hot/dry skin

226. Ingrown hairs

227. Itchy/Irritable skin

228. Mottled skin

229. Rashes or sores

230. Scarring easily

231. Sensitivity to the sun

232. Skin suddenly turns bright red

CARDIOVASCULAR (Heart)

233. “Click-murmur” sounds through stethoscope

234. Fluttery heartbeat

235. Heart palpitations

236. Irregular heartbeat

237. Loud pulse in ear

238. Pain that mimics heart attack - "Costochondritis"

239. Rapid heartbeat

HAIR/NAILS

240. Dull, listless hair

241. Heavy and splitting cuticles

242. Irritated nail beds

243. Nails that curve under

244. Pronounced nail ridges

245. Temporary hair loss

OTHER

246. Canker sores

247. Dental problems

248. Disk Degeneration

​249. Hemorrhoids

250. Nose bleeds

251. Periodontal (gum) disease

252. Need for early hysterectomy

#fibromyalgia #chronic pain #chronic illness #chronically ill #invisible illness #spoonie #pwd #disability #hidden disability #sharing is caring #disorder #neurological disorder #central nervous system #nervous system disorder #mental health #health #awareness

[blubushie]

DEAR ARTISTS

(Cheers to @kreidxpriz for asking this in the replies of my other post!)

Many people don't actually know what a bullet is.

These are not bullets. These are cartridges.

THESE are bullets.

Bullets go into the casing to make a cartridge. Inside the cartridge are what the bullet needs to operate: gunpowder and the primer. The primer pushes inward, strikes one side, and that ignites the gunpowder which explodes and propels the bullet out of the barrel of the firearm.

This is what they look like separate. (Those coloured tips on the bullets are polymer points that assist in cutting through the air which lessens the amount of tumbling and also with penetrating the target. The colour isn't important and is often different depending on who manufactures the bullets.)

That piece on the bottom is calling the casing or shell. That's what ejects from the bolt of a firearm when you cycle it. Some firearms cycle automatically (the automatic family of weapons which includes automatic and semi-automatic, where pulling the trigger will fire a bullet, eject the spent casing, and automatically chamber another round), and some have to be cycled manually (bolt-action rifles, where pulling the trigger ONLY fires the bullet and you have to pull back the bolt to eject the spent casing and allow another round to move into the receiver, then pushing the bolt forward chambers that round).

Why am I explaining this to you? There's different between a bullet and a cartridge. So, dear artists: YOU NEVER PUT A BULLET IN YOUR MOUTH. Many bullets do NOT have metal jackets, meaning the bullet is not fully encased in metal, most commonly copper. The casing is usually brass. Why encase the bullet to start with? Inside the bullet is usually lead. Lead is soft and doesn't penetrate very well, so full metal jackets (FMJs) and total metal jackets (TMJs) are used for better penetration. Because the lead is encased and doesn't "fold," they also have much better trajectory and strike more accurately. Point is, don't put a grey bullet in your mouth unless you want lead poisoning.

Additionally, holding a bullet in your mouth will bugger up something we call ballistics, which is how the bullet travels through the air on its path to its target. Any scratching on the surface or minute dents from your teeth that you can't even see will effect the aerodynamics of the bullet, causing the round to tumble. This throws off accuracy and affects how the bullet strikes.

On that similar note: PEOPLE DO NOT CARVE ANYTHING INTO BULLETS UNLESS IT'S ON THE BASE OF THE BULLET. That's this flat part. (Note that this is a TMJ. An FMJ leaves an exposed bit of lead at the bottom of the bullet.)

The flat part is the ONLY part on a bullet that isn't influenced by aerodynamics, so it's the only "safe" place to carve. That said, it's a small bloody space, so good luck carving anything into that. TMJs are VERY difficult to carve and can only be effectively "scratched." FMJs are easier to carve thanks to their exposed lead, which is a much softer material. VERY rarely you'll see people carving an "X" into the very tip of the bullet so that it fragments better, but this takes time and buggers up the accuracy so it's very uncommon (and when it is seen, it's usually only in handgun-calibre rounds where you're not firing over long distances).

What people DO sometimes do (if they have a real grudge) is scratch into the CASING of the round. Some places even imprint them for mementos. This has no real effect on the round or how it fires, so it's safe to do.

Point here is that people don't hold bullets between their teeth. If they're holding anything, it's the cartridge. When I need to reload quickly, I hold the cartridge between my LIPS with the primer against the flat of my canine tooth or incisors so it doesn't get tapped by accident.

That's all and happy drawing!

As always, if you have any questions feel free to send me an ask!

#art tips #not tf2 but whatever #bushman #blu pew

[slayingfiction]

Writing Body Pain: Headaches

There are two types of headaches: primary and secondary. 

Primary headaches have no underlying cause. You may be able to figure out what is making it happen or get worse, but there’s no definitive answer as to why it’s happening, or why now. Meaning, it is the main medical issue. While there are hundreds of different types of headaches, here are the most common:

Tension headache: usually felt as a band around your head. Or can follow typical muscles trigger point patterns (as discussed in previous post). Often felt as a dull aching pain and is often accompanied by muscle soreness or stiffness.

Cluster headache: This type can also be a sole condition itself. Pain typically felt on or around the eye, usually only one side at a time and can be characterized not only by pain pattern, but also their occurence pattern. Additional symptoms can include tears, leaking nose/ congestion, face swelling, or redness and heat. Part of the most painful conditions known in medicine.

Hypnic headache: a full or throbbing pain during the night when sleeping. It often happens at the same time and can cause sensitivity to light and sounds or nausea.

TMJ: pain felt in jaw and/ or temples as dull and aching. These are sometimes caused by teeth grinding.

Hypertension: caused by a sudden rise in blood pressure and is typically felt at the back of your head. You should usually seek medical attention if you are experiencing one of these.

Sinus: caused by infection or congestion. Makes an X or ‘butterfly pattern’ around the bridge of your nose.

Migraine headache: Migraines are neurological conditions and are typically felt only on one side of the face and head. Can feel like a throbbing or pulsing sensation, and may be accompanied by headaches, irritation, extra sensitivity to sound or light, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Some migraines can be felt without head pain at all. Part of the most painful conditions known in medicine.

Some migraines present with auras. It’s not often, but not uncommon either. Auras are light based disturbances like seeing flashing lights or wavy lines. These can cause problems speaking, numbness and tingling or motor problem like weakness in arms and legs.

Possible causes: hormones, dehydration, muscle tension, infections, alcohol, some foods high in nitrates, nicotine, lack or poor sleep, poor posture, skipped meals, constant coughing, sneezing, or blowing nose, or crying and laughing, etc.

Secondary headaches are a symptom of an illness or condition.

Aneurism / Brain tumour / Meningitis / Injury 

These are all possible causes for secondary headaches. Often the symptoms include the following:

Pain came on without warning

Pain pattern is different than you’ve ever experienced

Worse headache pain you’ve ever felt in you life

Headache causes fainting or seizures

You feel very weak on one side of your body or have trouble walking

If you become dizzy, confused, feel numbness, or have trouble speaking or seeing

Any of these symptoms are medical emergencies and the person should be brought to a ER or call an ambulance. Use discretion when it comes to thinking if they should go to the hospital or not, but if it really is severe or worrisome, it’s best to be safe.

This is just an intro to headaches as body pain for writing purposes. If there is additional information you would like me to add, or see that someone is not true, please let me know and I will edit right away.

Follow so you don’t miss my next post on questions to ask your alpha/beta readers!

Happy Writing!

#creative writing #story writing #writer #writing tips #writing pain #writing resources #writing community #Writing medicine #tumblr writers #writeblr #writing advice #novel writing #writing #writerscommunity

[no-pretence-of-something]

Hi guys! I am so sorry for the long post. I have adhd and I know if I saw this I would skim past but if you have migraines or know lots about migraine treatment PLEASE READ I’m getting super desperate now. I’ve had chronic headaches for about 10 years and chronic migraines for about 7. For me this means I get at least 1 headache every single day (that will not respond to normal OtC painkillers except sometimes aspirin) and about 3-10 migraines in a fortnight (recently this has been closer to a migraine every day or every other day).

I’ve been prescribed:

Propranolol (as a preventative)

— something about relaxing blood vessels

Topamax

—theres apparently an idea of treating the migraines as mini seizures

Imigran/Relpax

—taken when I get a migraine (works about 80% of the time if I am also able to lie down in the dark and do nothing for a few hours after taking it. If not drops to working about 50% of the time)

The tests/treatments I’ve done to investigate the cause of the migraine (sometimes done as an aside to another issue):

Brain scan, eye test, hearing test, dentist(TMJ pain), chiro (got an upper back and neck scan), blood test (low iron but no change since taking iron) and other shit that I can’t remember. I’m also booked in for a neurologist but not till September.

I’m a musician (trumpet and composer) and I often have to miss rehearsals and starting to miss shows and I’m doing more musicals/productions and those kind of settings (noise, hours, focus, cramped) tend to trigger migraines and saying that it’s starting to bum me out is a bit of an understatement haha if anyone has any advice I’d love to hear it

Edit: (Additional Info)

Imma keep listing things I’ve done to try and improve my headaches/migraines with varying results

-drink more water (probs helped)

-drink electrolytes (too soon to tell/I might be placebo-ing myself into thinking it’s working)

-get those ice hat things (sometimes works but also only after I have a migraine)

-air purifier (who knows)

-meditation (helps me sleep?)

-put plants in my room (who knows in terms of air quality but the plants are nice)

-humidifier (sinuses are less dry?)

-sinus wash thing (who knows)

-somnilight migraine glasses and fl-41 glasses (seem to help a bit?)

-blue light glasses (who knows/maybe a placebo)

-weird pressure point things that go on the webbing bit in between my thumb and pointer (nope)

Edit 2:

-track barometric pressure (I’m in western australia and it’s not been the rainy season since I started tracking it so tbd)

-got a sleep mouthguard for TMJ pain (helped with jaw pain, less waking up with a headache)

-therapy (not specific to migraines but apparently counts as treatment?)

-dark chocolate (like I’m talkin 70%cocoa - or more honestly helps a lil if it’s a moderate headache - might be a placebo)

#personal #migraine #migraines #chronic pain #headaches #chronic migraine #pain management #musician problems #chronic headaches #tmj pain #therapy #spoonie #music student #music student problems #musician #musician tips

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My FB post right now is being so useful:

Me: Okay, someone with TMJ, trigeminal nerve pain, and sinus pain help walk me through the differences so I can figure out what's happening in my face.

My microbiologist friend: "OMG SOMEONE FINALLY NEEDS ME!!!!

TMJ is an achy, muscular pain. If you press on the hinge of your jaw and/or the back of your skull where it meets your neck, you will feel intense pain followed by release. Causes headaches on one side, usually in the back. Opening your mouth wide while touching your jaw will produce a “pop” on one side and a feeling of sliding sideways on the other. Helped by: NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, heat. Hurt by: crunchy food, chewy food, jaw clenching.

Trigeminal neuralgia feels like random electrical shocks at the base of your teeth, radiating up into your cheek. One side. No headache. Pain can also be sharp or burning (when mine was at its worst it felt like someone put a flaming fireplace poker between my teeth and slammed my jaw shut), but the hallmark is that “shocky” pain. Helped by: medication that is specifically for nerve pain (like gabapentin). Absolutely nothing else helps. Hurt by: ??? (Mine is kind of related to the cold but…???)

Sinus pain is usually heavy pressure and an ache or occasional sharp pain in the jaw. Headaches bilateral and in the front of the head, in a “mask” around the eyes. Trigger points are at the inside corner of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the nostrils, applying firm pressure there will cause SEVERE pain that will lessen over time. Cheeks and forehead may also be sensitive to touch. Also might present as a sore throat. Helped by: sudafed, antihistamines, NSAIDS, cold. Hurt by: that depends on the person. If it’s unrelenting and doesn’t respond well to meds you should see a doctor to check for infection.

Oh my goodness I feel so useful 🖤"

My reply: "I love you. I also feel like all of that happened at the same time. But I'm going to call it TMJ, because the thoracic pain and upper shoulder stiffness is specific to the palsy spasticity, which means it'll hit the jaw muscles on both sides in slightly different ways."

Other friends also weighed in!

A. said "TMJ feels like you have the bottom jaw and the jaw joint hit with a hammer. Sinus pain in face feels like you could stick something into your eye or up your nose and it would pop the balloon that growing in your skull. Trigeminal nerve is one of the worst pains you have ever experienced and you would be at the hospital. It usually only affects one side of the face and it feels as thought someone is slicing your face open. (I don’t have it but a friend does but I experienced mild symptoms after a surgery that temporarily inflamed that nerve and even minor pain it was horrid and gave me a much much less accurate idea of how much pain my dear friend deals with cause mine was like 20% compared to her 100%)"

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K. said: "TN can be bilateral and can be triggered or exacerbated by the same range of meds prescribed to relieve it.

Sinus pain may respond to pseudoephedrine, but phenylephrine ain't shit, so check your Sudafed formulation before you decide that decongestant doesn't work.

TMJ, you might notice that you're clenching or grinding at night... or other people might notice more than you do.

Also consider for differential diagnosis, these things that can cause REALLY fucking bizarre referred-pain:

Ear infection (look for fever or pain spiking at weird times when you can't identify a trigger, also maybe nausea)

Dental/oral nerve impingement or infection, try swishing with an analgesic like a chloraseptic spray or lozenge, or oragel. See if pan resolves.

Try tapping on teeth and gums. See if any of them feel 'weird.'

Brush/floss/waterpik/whatever very thoroughly and then gargle and swish as aggressively as you can.

I had a poppy seed making me think I was getting shingles one time. Once it was out, I was fine. Weirdest fucking shit... anyway..."

#how to identify face pain #ow my everything #i realize i can endure pain that might cause screaming

[magentasteam]

Well, I’m liking hardcore mode so far. Not too much of a fan of the showdowns which take about an hour for me (shhh don’t tell Reddit that bc they are inclined to tell you how long a showdown SHOULD take you and if your say you don’t like hardcore mode and will never play it again, they think you are a dramatic trash ball with skill issues as I’ve seen on a few posts)Just got done with a Dubai showdown and the amount of enforcers triggered the fuck out of my stress-induced TMJ lol. I had fun though. …and shoutout to the game for bugging out by not having the suspects be alerted in mah suit. Special shoutout to the panicked cleaner that clipped through the closet I was hiding in and kept shouting “Shit!” and “Cock!” in rapid succession, thanks for the laugh.

I think at this point, I would like to see more objectives being added when/if they ever get around to fixing more of the big bugs. What ever happened to the Perfect Run objective? I never did get it bc I jumped in right before their update in December.

#hitman fandom #hitman freelancer #tf is with Reddit sometimes lol #the reasonable comments get downvoted and the pretentious ones are upvoted

[fatal-blow]

Self-massage and Myofascial Pain: From Head to Fingers

Aka I'm going to talk about a muscle that is neither in the head or the fingers. It's a neck muscle called the sternocleidomastoid.

(STER-no-KLY-do-MAST-oid, or SCM for people who don't take joy in pronouncing long, confusing words.)

I am not a professional massage therapist, just a professional don't-wanna-be-in-pain guy.

This one is for...everyone. Or just about. The SCM can contribute to a vast, VAST variety of pains. Here's a sampling:

A variety of headaches (in the eye, above the eye, top of the head)

Jaw problems (including Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, stiffness, clicking)

Neck pain

Ear aches

Toothaches

And they also contribute to and are perpetuated by a foreward head posture--something that anyone who uses a phone or computer should be familiar with. Foreward head posture can further contribute to symptoms such as:

Shoulder pain

Upper back pain

Chest pain

And arm and hand pain, including symptoms similar to tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, grip weakness, and much more.

See why this one applies to everyone?

Now, full disclaimer, I'm hesitant to make this the second trigger point I talk about because neck muscles are extremely sensitive. However, I'm still reaping the benefits of having finally bitten the bullet and trying this myself, and it feels important to make this one of the first I talk about.

That said, this is your first of many warnings. Go easy on these muscles. Gentle massage is better than no massage.

Here's a quick few rules:

Don't massage the SCM more than 3 times a day. In fact, if you find they are very sensitive, I recommend once a day and right before bed or a nap.

As always, never massage a pulse.

If you feel dizzy or faint, release all pressure until you regain your bearings.

Do this massage with your eyes open and sitting up. It will help you maintain awareness.

Never use massage tools on your neck.

For those with anxiety: I know this sounds nerve-wracking. As long as you go slow and listen to your body, you won't hurt yourself. If you accidentally squeeze the wrong place, it's not the end of the world! Just release pressure, move your fingers, and try again. It's only deep and extended pressure that will get you into trouble, okay?

With all that said, let's get to the good stuff.

The SCM muscles are the ones that make that sexy little V on the neck, connecting from behind the ear down to the collarbone. For all the trouble they cause, they rarely hurt themselves, which is why they get overlooked.

You've got two on each side. One in front, and one deeper in the neck. I'll teach you how to get at both.

We'll start with the guy up front. Here's a snazzy little pictogram courtesy of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook.

The shaded areas are (some of) the pain patterns caused by this muscle. The dots are meant to represent trigger points (TrPs), but the reality is that they can occur along the full length.

As a rule of thumb, TrPs further up cause more symptoms in the head. Further down contributes to everything below. This goes for both the shallow muscle and the deeper muscle.

Find somewhere to sit straight and relax your body.

Use your fingers to find your pulse on your chosen side, between the SCM and the windpipe. If your fingers aren't sensitive enough to feel your pulse, you should not do this massage yourself.

Move to the SCM side of your pulse, replace your fingers with your thumb.

Grasp the SCM lightly with your fingers and thumb, firstly just to find where you will be working. The SCM is not large, probably around the width of your finger, so don't reach too far back. If you're having trouble grasping it, look Away from the side you're working on, then tilt your head Towards it.

Now that you're familiar, make a C with your grasp fingers so that it's the tips holding the muscle. The intent is to exert more pressure with less effort. Make sure your fingernails are short for this.

Now slowly, keeping your grip light, you want to...well, the easiest way I can describe it is that your want to milk the SCM. Use short strokes, releasing the pressure at the end of each. You can massage all the way up to the ear, and all the way down to the collarbone.

Again, go easy. If you're like me, this will be painful at first. You might even feel a little brain fucked from doing this, but as long as you aren't feeling faint or dizzy, you're good to go. Don't push yourself--take a break when you've had enough.

Afterwards, lightly stretch this muscle by turning your head to the side three times.

And now for the deeper SCM.

This guy isn't any harder than the shallow one. In fact, I don't even need to give you an entire list of instructions. Follow the steps above, but when you grasp the muscle, you instead want to take a larger fingerful, closer to the width of two fingers.

To help you understand what I'm getting at, put your fingertips on the back side of your neck, a small ways down and behind your ear. Gently dig in and pull forward--everything you can grasp from this point to your windpipe comprises both SCM muscles. All you need to do is grasp this entire chunk of muscle and perform the massage as described above.

With continued massage, you should gradually feel less tension in your jaw, neck, and shoulders. Your head might feel a bit clearer, you might have fewer and less intense headaches. Keep doing this massage until you can't find any tender points in the SCM.

And as a preventative--try to find ways to keep yourself from slouching or holding your head forward. A simple exercise is to pull your head back, like you're giving yourself an extra chin.

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TL;DR - chronic illness and dental anxiety

There is nothing like finally overcoming your inertia, partially due to ADHD and partially due to anxiety (with a healthy side dish of PTSD), to find a new dentist (one that offers sedation dentistry in particular) AND make an appointment AND show up to the appointment.... Only to find out that the x-rays show there are so many issues with your teeth, including a back molar that needs to be extracted (I knew it had cracked or broken at some point in the past, though I'm not sure when, I had at least hoped it was salvageable, and somewhere between 5-10 cavities, such that they didn't even bother doing the basic cleaning because I am going to have to come back to get these procedures done under sedation so they recommended just getting the normal maintenance stuff while I'm "under". Plus, depending on the price and whether insurance will cover some of the cost, the dentist recommended getting Botox injections to help relax my jaw since I have pretty bad TMJ which can trigger migraines. I hadn't known Botox could be effective for TMJ (though I had heard about its use for migraine patients) but if it works, they might get a new Botox customer out of the deal. So now I have to go back for in-erpson appointments at LEAST two more times: once to meet with the nurse/practice manager to go over the planned procedure, get written consent, and also review the estimated cost that won't be covered by my dental insurance, particularly the sedation. Only after THAT meeting can I schedule the appointment. Oh, and the dentist wants to get in touch with my PCP and GI beforehand to confirm there are no contradictions for sedation, so who knows how long that will take. Between a rough year health-wise (physically and mentally), having a two-year-old, moving to a new house, etc etc, I knew my dental hygiene hadn't been exactly A+ levels, but I have to get one molar pulled entirely (I knew it was broken but didn't realize how bad it was), get something like a half-dozen cavities filled, and get the normal cleaning, fluoride treatment, and hopefully treatment for my jaw so that all of the time. Hopefully, spending this much time in the chair doesn't trigger a migraine. Other fun observations from the new dentist: given my immunosuppression and tendency towards gum inflammation, he suggests I use medicated toothpaste from this point on but he also said he saw signs that one of my new medications (or maybe just age) was giving me dry mouth, which encourages the environment that causes things like cavities and gum disease, so I also need a new mouth wash for that too. None of this is ideal, but there is really something about having a bad dentist's appointment that really makes you feel like you're failing at adulthood.

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Chronic Pain Makes A Girl Insane

I seldom try to write while in the throes of a serious pain bout, but I'm going to try it today, because maybe it will help to distract me; and maybe it will reach someone out there in cyberspace who needs to read it, and that little bit of connection will help someone get through their shitty day with just a little more grace, and my small corner of the universe will be that much better for it.

Today is a bad one, my little Kumquats. Ehlers Danlos is a strange condition, where you just don't know where or how the pain is going to hit you, or how badly. Today, it's sharp, stabbing pains in my left breast, TMJ pain, which is probably going to bloom into a lovely migraine eventually (as it's been doing all week), pain in my uterus that feels like menstrual cramps but aren't, and joint/bone pain in my neck, thumbs, knees, ankles, and then finally, that all-over sort of musculoskeletal pain that feels like I've got the flu.

In other words, I feel like Microwaved Death.

Also, I'm having heart palpitations which makes me a bit nervous since I have both a mitral valve prolapse, as well as an aortal dilation (another gift from the EDS).

On top of all this, my weight is up to 119, since I've been taking medical marijuana to try and stave off the pain, which gives me an appetite, and so I've been eating a ton. Bulimia triggered, like a motherfucker, folks. Le sigh. Oh, don't worry, I'm not at the point where I'm sticking my finger down my throat, or downing laxatives, but I am at the point where I don't want to take the marijuana for my pain because getting above 115 always triggers my eating disorder, which is a whole other ugly ball of wax which we don't need to be getting into just now, now do we?

We do not.

So, I sent Max out to pick me up a bottle of kratom, since it's the only non-opiate that even comes close to touching my pain, and I'm nearly out. I'm very careful with the stuff, and made the last shipment last quite a while, but my next one won't come in for a few days, and I couldn't stand it anymore with the pain being as bad as it is, and my ED rearing its ugly head with the medical marijuana. And in any case, I LOATHE the feeling of THC, i.e., being high, so much. I can only take the teensiest amount before the paranoia and feeling of being out of control of my own mind kicks in, and I can't stand that. I have to be very careful -- as does anyone who has the Brain Cooties. I always stick to low THC strains as much as possible, but I have this goo in a syringe that was given to me so that's what I'm working with now.

Anyway, I take the teensiest amount of that once a day before bed, so I can sleep, and not actually get high. Which brings me to the next topic; I know I'm about to hit a manic phase when taking that stuff doesn't work to put me to sleep at night. And guess what, folks...

So, once again, I need to make the gazillionth call to my doctor regarding getting me a referral to a psychiatrist so I can get my risperdone prescription sorted out. If they don't get me in soon, I may have to just go to the bloody ER and get an emergency Rx for it. This is ridiculous. The mental health care in this state has plummeted wildly in the past few years; this is the first time I've had such trouble getting in to see a damn psychiatrist, and the first time my primary care doc has refused to just go ahead and prescribe the risperdone to me in the interim.

What the fuck are we supposed to do? Just...pray? To what? The Bipolar SZA Gods?

What a pathetic state of affairs this is. I feel like I am spinning my wheels, trying to do the right thing and the responsible thing for my own mental health. I KNOW I need this particular medication, but I can't get it because of the red tape and waiting lists and lack of places that take my insurance and the list goes on...

And on top of that I'm physically in so much pain I can barely think straight. I swear, it's never just one thing...it always has to be ALL THE THINGS, right?

So, if I'm not feeling better by tomorrow or Tuesday when my clinic is open again, and if they can't do an emergency prescription for me, I will just haul my carcass over to the ER and pray to the Brain Cootie gods they don't decide to inpatient me. Which I doubt, considering just a couple weeks ago, Saorsie (I've referred to her here as Kriss, I need to change that bc she prefers the other moniker) flipped out on some drug, threatened suicide, ran around the damn house naked, and the cops were called after she was getting violent and she was home that same damn day.

...can you even?

As I said, mental health care in this state...Hell, in this country...has gone to absolute shit.

If you know me at all, you know I'm the biggest proponent of TAKING YOUR MEDS, and now I'm having a Hell of a time getting the one I really need in order to get my mind right.

Let's see, what else can I possibly complain about today?

My brain hurts, my body hurts even more...well, at least my heart doesn't hurt! I suppose one must count one's blessings. In fact, on that note, I have wonderful friends, indeed. Which, it may be argued, is far more important than lovers. At least, to my mind it is. Romance comes and goes. Friends are for life -- or, at least, they ought to be.

This is what keeps me sane, you see, when I'm in this much physical and mental pain -- reminding myself what's good and pure and solid in my life. What I have that I can count on. I have Joe and Max, both of whom go out of their way to make my life easier however they can, and are kind to me (and my cats), and make living with Saorsie and her addictions (and untreated mental illness and entitled bullshit) less horrific. I have my friends, who are here for me when I'm feeling hopeless and miserable, and remind me I'm not alone, and hopeless, and helpless, wandering alone in the dark.

It's easy to get caught in this downward spiral when I'm in this much pain, and my brain cooties are chittering away up there, and I start thinking about my future, and all the things I wrote about in the last two posts...and this is why I write. I write to remind myself of what's real, and what's good. I write to navigate the darkness. Sometimes, to explore it, to make myself at home in it...

...but mostly, to navigate my way back out of it.

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Massage Mastery: Techniques for Every Body and Every Need

Introduction:

Massage therapy is an ancient healing art that has been practiced for thousands of years, offering a wide range of techniques to address various physical and emotional needs. From relieving muscular tension to promoting relaxation and stress relief, massage therapy offers something for every body and every need. In this guide to massage mastery, we'll explore a variety of techniques that can be tailored to suit individual preferences and requirements, allowing you to provide personalized care and support to your clients.

Swedish Massage:

Swedish massage is one of the most popular and widely practiced forms of massage therapy, known for its gentle and soothing strokes that promote relaxation and stress relief. The techniques used in Swedish massage include effleurage (long, gliding strokes), petrissage (kneading and lifting of the muscles), and tapotement (rhythmic tapping or percussion). Swedish massage is ideal for clients seeking relaxation, improved circulation, and relief from muscular tension. 출장안마

Deep Tissue Massage:

Deep tissue massage is a more intense form of massage therapy that targets deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release chronic tension and alleviate pain. This technique involves applying firm pressure and slow strokes to penetrate the deeper muscles and break up adhesions or scar tissue. Deep tissue massage is beneficial for clients with chronic pain conditions, muscular injuries, or areas of tension and stiffness.

Trigger Point Therapy:

Trigger point therapy is a specialized form of massage that focuses on identifying and releasing trigger points—small, tender areas within muscle tissue that can cause referred pain and discomfort. This technique involves applying sustained pressure to trigger points to release tension and restore muscle function. Trigger point therapy is effective for clients with localized areas of pain or tension, such as tension headaches, TMJ dysfunction, or myofascial pain syndrome. 출장마사지

Sports Massage:

Sports massage is designed to address the specific needs of athletes and active individuals, helping to prevent injuries, enhance performance, and promote recovery. This technique involves a combination of deep tissue massage, stretching, and joint mobilization to improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and promote optimal athletic function. Sports massage is beneficial for athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to elite competitors, as well as individuals engaging in regular physical activity.

Aromatherapy Massage:

Aromatherapy massage combines the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy with the healing properties of essential oils to promote relaxation, balance, and emotional well-being. This technique involves incorporating aromatic essential oils into the massage session, either through inhalation or topical application, to enhance the therapeutic effects of the massage. Aromatherapy massage is ideal for clients seeking stress relief, emotional support, or relief from specific health concerns such as insomnia, anxiety, or depression.

Thai Massage:

Thai massage is a traditional form of bodywork that originated in Thailand and is based on the principles of yoga, Ayurveda, and Chinese medicine. This technique involves passive stretching, rhythmic compressions, and joint mobilization to improve flexibility, release tension, and restore balance to the body's energy pathways. Thai massage is performed fully clothed on a mat on the floor and is beneficial for clients seeking relief from muscular tension, improved range of motion, and overall relaxation.

Conclusion:

Massage mastery is about understanding the diverse needs of clients and selecting the appropriate techniques to address those needs effectively. By mastering a variety of massage techniques—from Swedish and deep tissue massage to trigger point therapy, sports massage, aromatherapy massage, and Thai massage—you can provide personalized care and support to clients of all backgrounds and preferences. Whether they're seeking relaxation, pain relief, or enhanced athletic performance, massage therapy offers something for every body and every need. So why not expand your massage toolkit and embark on a journey of mastery today? Your clients will thank you for it.

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Treatment Options for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Stress and teeth grinding contribute to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, highlighting the importance of addressing underlying causes. Dentists can provide personalized strategies to alleviate TMJ discomfort and improve oral health, such as employing stress-reduction techniques or using a custom-fitted orthotic to prevent nocturnal teeth grinding.

The TMJ is the hinge joint that joins the jawbone to the skull, enabling jaw movement for chewing and talking. Temporomandibular joint disorders impair function, with common complaints including sensitivity in the jaw and clicking or popping sounds in the joint.

TMJ can also lead to difficulty in opening or closing the mouth. Teeth grinding during sleep, sometimes associated with TMJ problems, negatively impacts various aspects of life, including sleep quality. In turn, poor sleep worsens TMJ issues, and the cycle continues.

The first corrective action for TMJ is gentle and directed touch therapy. Healthcare providers may use myofascial release techniques and trigger point therapy. Myofascial release techniques are therapeutic methods focused on manipulating the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs in the body.

This method is designed to help relieve tension and limitations within the fascia, enabling increased mobility flexibility and overall better health. Practitioners often use specialized tools to address specific points of tightness or discomfort within the fascial network, enabling a release of adhesions and encouraging a more balanced and relaxed musculoskeletal system.

Trigger point therapy is a therapeutic technique focused on alleviating muscle pain and discomfort by identifying and releasing trigger points or localized areas of muscle tension and irritation. These trigger points, often knots or tight bands of muscle fibers, can result in referred pains in other parts of the body.

The therapy consists of massaging these particular spots to stimulate relaxation and enhance circulation to reduce pain and restore muscle function. Using these two techniques reduces muscle tension in the jaw and surrounding areas, which may provide immediate relief and a foundation for other treatments.

The second treatment method emphasizes proper alignment of the body, particularly the spine and neck. Misalignment can contribute to TMJ pain so that doctors may integrate chiropractic adjustments and postural exercises into treatment. Correcting alignment issues aids in reducing strain on the TMJ.

Adopting relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, may help manage stress, a significant contributor to TMJ pain. Creating an open dialogue about emotional well-being is essential in a holistic approach to care since TMJ pain can be emotionally distressing.

It’s also necessary for dental health personnel to educate patients about the connections between TMJ pain and overall quality of life. This advice should be comprehensive, involving self-care measures one can practice in daily routines, such as correct ergonomics, stress management, and relaxation techniques.

Physical therapists provide exercises and rehabilitation to alleviate muscle tension and improve jaw mobility. Mental health professionals address stress and anxiety. Physical therapists complement this by offering exercises and rehabilitation techniques to relieve muscle tension associated with TMJ disorders. This collaborative effort lets patients receive a well-rounded and personalized treatment plan.

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Me: Okay, someone with TMJ, trigeminal nerve pain, and sinus pain help walk me through the differences so I can figure out what's happening in my face.

My good friend Becca: OMG SOMEONE FINALLY NEEDS ME!!!!

TMJ is an achy, muscular pain. If you press on the hinge of your jaw and/or the back of your skull where it meets your neck, you will feel intense pain followed by release. Causes headaches on one side, usually in the back. Opening your mouth wide while touching your jaw will produce a “pop” on one side and a feeling of sliding sideways on the other. Helped by: NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, heat. Hurt by: crunchy food, chewy food, jaw clenching.

Trigeminal neuralgia feels like random electrical shocks at the base of your teeth, radiating up into your cheek. One side. No headache. Pain can also be sharp or burning (when mine was at its worst it felt like someone put a flaming fireplace poker between my teeth and slammed my jaw shut), but the hallmark is that “shocky” pain. Helped by: medication that is specifically for nerve pain (like gabapentin). Absolutely nothing else helps. Hurt by: ??? (Mine is kind of related to the cold but…???)

Sinus pain is usually heavy pressure and an ache or occasional sharp pain in the jaw. Headaches bilateral and in the front of the head, in a “mask” around the eyes. Trigger points are at the inside corner of the eyebrow and the outer corner of the nostrils, applying firm pressure there will cause SEVERE pain that will lessen over time. Cheeks and forehead may also be sensitive to touch. Also might present as a sore throat. Helped by: sudafed, antihistamines, NSAIDS, cold. Hurt by: that depends on the person. If it’s unrelenting and doesn’t respond well to meds you should see a doctor to check for infection.

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The Power of Myofascial Release: Unlocking Movement Potential

In the quest for improved physical health and mobility, many individuals turn to various forms of therapy to address pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. Myofascial release is one such technique gaining popularity for its ability to unlock the body's movement potential and alleviate discomfort caused by tight or restricted fascia. In this article, we'll explore the concept of myofascial release, its benefits, techniques, and how it can help individuals achieve greater freedom of movement and overall well-being.출장안마

Understanding Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a manual therapy technique that targets the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body. Fascia plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of the body and facilitating movement. However, when the fascia becomes tight, constricted, or adhered due to factors such as injury, poor posture, repetitive movements, or emotional stress, it can restrict mobility, cause pain, and impede overall function.출장마사지

Myofascial release aims to address these issues by applying sustained pressure to the fascia, allowing it to soften, stretch, and release tension. This gentle yet effective approach helps to restore optimal movement patterns, reduce pain, and improve flexibility and range of motion.

Benefits of Myofascial Release

The benefits of myofascial release extend beyond physical relief and can positively impact various aspects of an individual's well-being:

Pain Relief: Myofascial release can alleviate chronic pain conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction by releasing tension and improving tissue mobility.

Improved Flexibility: By targeting tight and restricted fascia, myofascial release helps to increase flexibility and range of motion, allowing individuals to move more freely and with greater ease.

Enhanced Performance: Athletes and fitness enthusiasts often use myofascial release as part of their training regimen to prevent injuries, improve muscle function, and enhance performance in their respective sports or activities.

Stress Reduction: The relaxation response elicited during myofascial release sessions can help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve overall mental and emotional well-being.

Postural Correction: Addressing imbalances in the fascial system can lead to improved posture, alignment, and body awareness, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and enhancing overall body mechanics.

Techniques of Myofascial Release

Myofascial release techniques can vary depending on the therapist's training, experience, and the specific needs of the individual. Some common techniques include:

Direct Myofascial Release: Involves applying sustained pressure directly to the restricted or tight areas of the fascia, often using the therapist's hands, fingers, or knuckles.

Indirect Myofascial Release: Utilizes a gentler approach, where the therapist applies light pressure and stretches the fascia in the opposite direction of the restriction, allowing it to release gradually.

Instrument-Assisted Techniques: Some therapists may use tools or instruments such as foam rollers, massage balls, or specialized myofascial release tools to apply pressure and target specific areas of tension.

Trigger Point Therapy: Targets myofascial trigger points, or localized areas of muscle tension and pain, to release tightness and alleviate discomfort.

Incorporating Myofascial Release into Your Wellness Routine

Whether you're recovering from an injury, seeking relief from chronic pain, or simply looking to improve your overall mobility and well-being, incorporating myofascial release into your wellness routine can be beneficial. Here are some tips for getting started:

Consult with a Qualified Practitioner: Seek out a licensed massage therapist, physical therapist, or bodywork practitioner who has experience and training in myofascial release techniques.

Communicate Your Needs: Be sure to communicate any specific areas of pain, tension, or mobility issues with your therapist to ensure that your sessions are tailored to address your individual needs.

Consistency is Key: Like any form of therapy or exercise, consistency is essential for seeing results with myofascial release. Consider incorporating regular sessions into your routine to experience the full benefits over time.

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What is the most Effective Treatment for TMJ?

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) can be a debilitating condition, causing pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Finding an effective treatment for TMJ is essential for improving quality of life and restoring normal jaw function. In this blog, we'll explore some of the most effective treatments for TMJ and how they can provide relief for those suffering from this condition.

1. Conservative Treatments:

Many cases of TMJ can be effectively managed with conservative treatments, which focus on relieving symptoms and improving jaw function without invasive procedures. These treatments may include:

Pain Medication: Over-the-counter or prescription pain medications can help alleviate TMJ-related pain and discomfort.

Heat and Cold Therapy: Applying heat or cold packs to the jaw joint can help reduce inflammation and relieve muscle tension.

Dietary Changes: Avoiding hard or chewy foods and adopting a softer diet can help reduce strain on the jaw joint.

Stress Management: Stress and anxiety can exacerbate TMJ symptoms, so stress-reduction techniques such as relaxation exercises, meditation, or therapy may be beneficial.

2. Physical Therapy:

Physical therapy focuses on improving jaw function and reducing pain through targeted exercises and stretches. A physical therapist can work with patients to develop a customized treatment plan aimed at strengthening jaw muscles, improving flexibility, and correcting posture.

3. Occlusal Splints:

Occlusal splints, also known as bite guards or night guards, are custom-made oral appliances that fit over the teeth to alleviate TMJ symptoms. Splints help to reposition the jaw, reduce muscle tension, and protect the teeth from damage caused by grinding or clenching.

4. Dental Treatments:

Dental treatments such as orthodontic adjustments, dental crowns, or bridges may be recommended to correct bite misalignments or tooth irregularities contributing to TMJ symptoms.

5. Trigger Point Injections:

For patients with severe muscle pain and tension associated with TMJ, trigger point injections may provide relief. These injections deliver medication directly into the affected muscle to alleviate pain and reduce muscle spasms.

6. Surgery:

In rare cases where conservative treatments are ineffective, surgical intervention may be considered. Surgical procedures for TMJ may involve repairing or realigning the jaw joint, removing damaged tissue, or replacing the joint entirely.

7. Lifestyle Modifications:

In addition to medical treatments, making lifestyle modifications can help manage TMJ symptoms and improve overall jaw health. These may include avoiding chewing gum, practicing proper posture, avoiding repetitive jaw movements, and incorporating relaxation techniques into daily routines.

The most effective treatment for TMJ in SW Calgary varies depending on the individual's specific symptoms, severity of the condition, and underlying causes. A combination of conservative treatments, physical therapy, oral appliances, and lifestyle modifications is often the most successful approach to managing TMJ and improving jaw function. Patients experiencing symptoms of TMJ should consult with a qualified dentist in SW Calgary to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for their needs.

By seeking timely treatment and adopting proactive measures, individuals with TMJ can find relief from pain and discomfort, restoring comfort and function to their daily lives.

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