Okay people, obviously there are some things that need to be clarified, and I am just the guy to do it! Please pay attention, because it is important information, that you should take to hear, and put into practice in your life, and the lives of people around you.
I have broken this into categories to make it easy for you. (Dont expect this kind of special treatment on every blog, I dont always have the time, patience, or desire to make anything easy for anyone, because there are only a select few people on this earth who ever make things easier for me.)
Vehicles:
You automobile tells a lot about you, sometimes it shows the world that you are a hard worker, sometimes it tells the world you are a raging douchebag...either way, accept it, embrace it. If you cant then I suggest you trade it in for something more "you" and shut the fuck up about it.
Also, there are some cars that, whether you can afford them or like them or not, you just shouldnt buy. Im not going to preach to you about hybrids, I dont own one, and though there are a few out there that I like, I have no plans on buying a hybrid anytime soon...because they are fucking expensive. BUT I understand and live by the concept that your car should fit you. Here is some insight to what I mean...
The following cars should ONLY be purchased and driven by girls:
Scion tC (if you're an asian male, then you qualify, otherwise, this is a fucking chick car, and its NOT as bad ass as people would like to think, get over yourselves tC owners...)
Toyota Corolla (the XRS is acceptable for men because its bad ass and if youre a girl and have an XRS, you fucking rock.)
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Versa
Honda Fit
Chevy Cobalt
VW Beetle
Ford Fiesta
Mitsubishi Lancer (Evolution model is okay for both genders)
any vehicle painted yellow
Audi TT
Dodge Caliber
Smart Car
Saturn Ion
Mazda Miata
Honda Civic Hybrid
Ford Focus hatchback
If you are a man, and drive any of the above vehicles....well, if you ever wonder why no one respects your vehicular presence, or you get laughed at on the road...thats why.
The following vehicles should never be purchased...at all.
Hummer.
There is no need for any citizen (including our douchebag governator) to drive a Hummer on the streets. terrible gas mileage, no one can properly park them, they are big ugly lumbering drones that ruin the environment, take up too much gasoline, and give the driver a false sense of strength and security. I actually had one bitch faced housewife say to me... "Careful...I drive a Hummer, I feel nothing, I'll flatten your car like a bug." To which I responded by saying "bitch please, in that giant hunk of shit?? You'd have to catch me first. You cant even see over the dash board well enough to park the damn thing in one parking space, and you think you could catch me?? HA"
This brings up another point, if you cant park it, if you can't see out of it, if you cant basically drive this vehicle daily without help or without pissing people off, YOU SHOULDNT OWN IT. See this is when I wish I could be the dictator of this fair country. I wouldnt rule people's lives in every detail, but there are certain things I wouldnt allow without good reason. For instance... if you are a single mother, with less than 3 kids... YOU DO NOT NEED A SUBURBAN, TAHOE, HUMMER, YUKON, ESCALADE, EXPEDITION, EXCURSION, SEQOIUA, OR ANY OTHER 8 CYLINDER FULL SIZED SUV. Quit fuckin lying.
First of all, unless you are towing a big ass boat, and I mean a BIG ASS BOAT, there is nothing a V8 can do that a V6 can't. Hell Ive seen 4 cylinder toyota pick ups pull some good heavy campers before with no problem. So dont gimme this shit about "oh I need it" no you dont. You dont want a minivan, fine, there are many SUV's that are roomy, economical, reliable, better on gas and better for the environment, as well as better on the patience of those you share the road with because there is nothing more annoying that a 5'2" woman trying to drive a landyacht sized suv in a parking lot with a line of cars behind her waiting for her to get the fuck out of the way.
Men, if you are short or little and buy a BIG TRUCK with BIG TIRES...all you are doing is drawing attention to how small you are. No one is impressed, no one t hinks youre a tough guy or a big man...the whole world looks at you and says "HA that hobbit is trying to make us believe he has a big penis! laugh at him!"
Also, guys, if you spend all kinds of time customizing your car so it is all loud and aggressive... news flash...you've acheived loud... but not aggressive. Its loud and abrasive, loud and obnoxious, loud and annoying.... but not aggressive. Congratulations on fooling yourself, but you havent fooled anybody else. You're fucking irritating, go away.
OH I did see something that, even though I was mildly disgusted, it was still funny...I was driving to work and I was behind this big ass giant Ford truck all lifted and had HUGE exaust pipes and stuff....and it had a sticker in the window that said "This truck eats Chevy's and shits out Pruis'" I couldnt help but laugh because there was a prius next to it. LOL I passed him quickly and left him in the dust (yay Honda Accord Coupe) but still, it was kinda funny.
Okay, so for those of you know think youre all big in the britches about your cars..let me give you some reality for a moment:
Infiniti G35: yes, we know your car is fast. Why is it every G35 I see i s driven by an asshole who has to be ahead of everyone, cut people off, and drive like a dick?
Honda Civic Owners: Its a fucking civic, not a race car...get over it.
Toyota Tacoma owners: Wise choice, good solid truck, but a surfer/college kid/hiker/nature guy driving a tacoma...what a shock... youre not original, quit playing.
Hybrid drivers: OKAY WE GET IT. ITS A HYBRID. STFU ABOUT IT ALREADY. HOORAY FOR YOU. (did you know that when the batteries are no longer usable, they do more damange to the environment in the disposal process than the average car does it its whole functioning life? yeah....suck on that.)
Full Sized Truck/SUV drivers: ....ok, that whole thing about "i have the right of way cuz Im bigger" mentality is fucking stupid. Cuz I dont care if your car is bigger than mine, Im not bowing down to you, Im not moving aside for you, Im not going to just let you cut me off and be okay with it, and Im not going to avoid a collision with you either. I will happily let you hit me, then call my lawyer, and drain for everything I can get, including your inurance company. Try me.
Jaguar drivers: your car company was bought out first by Ford, then by some company in India. Your car is now the equivilant of foreign tech support. Get over yourself.
Lexus owners: its just an over priced Toyota, quit playin.
Acura: WTF happened to Acura? they used to be classy and sexy...now they look like slanty flat toasters from the future....UGLY.
Subaru owners: Enjoy your hiking and nature walks, just don't get granola crumbs on me.
Ford Taurus owners: you bought a Ford Taurus... your opinion now means nothing, because you were too stupid to buy a GOOD car.
And now for the Auto makers: You people have done some great things, but you have also done some really stupid things, and some really UGLY things:
Ugliest Vehicles ever made:
(I encourage you to do a google image search of these cars, to see what Im talking about)
1. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca (nevermind the stupid and long name, the front end looks like it has Down's Syndrome)
2. Ford EXP
3. Mercedes Benz R-class. really? a van? an ugly van?
4. Subaru Baja (aka the Brat)
5. Pontiac Aztek
6. Toyota Venza
7. 2009 Acura TL
8. 2009 Nissan Murano
9. 2008 (an newer) Chrysler Sebring
10. 2006 (up to current) Honda Civic. (sorry, i know they are popular but I think they are ugly and the interior is equally as ugly, and I hate the two level instrument panel with the analog tachometer but digital speedometer, its just retarded and the steering wheel is oblong looking and only two spoke, its just GROSS.
This ends the rants on vehicular prowess. I know there are people who couldnt give a shit less about cars, to those people I say...suck it up, stay tuned, there will be more to share tomorrow. Yes, now that I have a job that doesnt relentlessly pound my brain with stupid things relating to work, I have some time toward the end of my shift to write a blog. I will do my best to post daily.
Peace in the Middle East, the Middle West, the Middle North, but not the Middle South....fuck them. LOL
:-)
September 29, 2010
Guess who's back...
What up yo!
After some time off I have decided to return to my blogging because it makes me happy. I have much to share with you. My opinions are renewed, my tolerance for bullshit has almost completely vanished, and Im living a whole new life. Interested? Want to know more? Stay tuned...
I am also going to be selling my blog ad space. Yes, I am going to be bugging people to click the ads again. After hitting so much opposition from people that I would think wouldve been supprtive, I stopped and look at that, no more money from google. This is simply unacceptable. I am going to be talking to people individually about committing to a once a day visit, where you take 30 seconds out of your day, to help me survive. Its easy, all you do is go to my blog, and click the google ads on my page. Once the new window opens...look at it for like..3 to 5 seconds... then close it. Thats it. No viruses, no spam, no signing up to anything....just click, view, close, and I get paid by google. No gimmicks, no scams... but I need your help people. I need people to click those ads. I know were all busy, i know we have lives and jobs and class and pets and kids and coccaine habits and parties to go to, but all I ask is take 40 seconds out of your day to help me. I might be a friend, I might be a stranger, I might be your long lost relative... would it even matter? Help a fellow human who is struggling out.
Okay, enough of the begging for help... on to the opening of my brain and spilling of its contents:
After some time off I have decided to return to my blogging because it makes me happy. I have much to share with you. My opinions are renewed, my tolerance for bullshit has almost completely vanished, and Im living a whole new life. Interested? Want to know more? Stay tuned...
I am also going to be selling my blog ad space. Yes, I am going to be bugging people to click the ads again. After hitting so much opposition from people that I would think wouldve been supprtive, I stopped and look at that, no more money from google. This is simply unacceptable. I am going to be talking to people individually about committing to a once a day visit, where you take 30 seconds out of your day, to help me survive. Its easy, all you do is go to my blog, and click the google ads on my page. Once the new window opens...look at it for like..3 to 5 seconds... then close it. Thats it. No viruses, no spam, no signing up to anything....just click, view, close, and I get paid by google. No gimmicks, no scams... but I need your help people. I need people to click those ads. I know were all busy, i know we have lives and jobs and class and pets and kids and coccaine habits and parties to go to, but all I ask is take 40 seconds out of your day to help me. I might be a friend, I might be a stranger, I might be your long lost relative... would it even matter? Help a fellow human who is struggling out.
Okay, enough of the begging for help... on to the opening of my brain and spilling of its contents:
April 28, 2010
say goodbye
well, this has been a nice adventure, but clearly no one reads this anymore. SO this is my blogging goodbye. maybe someday if I have more people who give a shit... I will return. Until then I can be found on Facebook. facebook.com/805Andru
March 8, 2010
Awareness. People need to know about this disease
This is what I live with. It is unknown to most people, and we need to raise awareness.
I have this disease. I live and struggle with it everyday. I cry about it almost every night. It is a never ending battle that rages on in my skin, in my head, and in my quickly weakening spirit. You should know exactly what I'm talking about... because that is how we spread awareness.
What is HIDRADENITIS?
This is an uncommon disorder of unknown cause in which boil-like lumps develop under the arms, groin and under the breasts. The lumps can also be found in other areas, such as behind the ears, in the crease of the buttocks and around the genitals, top of the head or even on your face. It is not contagious and cannot be caught. The condition is very slightly more common in women when the affected area is the groin, but there is no difference in occurrences between men and women when infection is under the arms. In a study undertaken in Copenhagen, it was discovered that the disorder may not be as rare as imagined, but that patients are simply not diagnosed with HIDRADENITIS. They suggested that there was a 1% chance of developing HIDRADENITIS in any given period of 12 months (i.e. In a group of 100 randomly picked people, one person will develop HIDRADENITIS within 12 months). The disease involves the apocrine and eccrine (sweat) glands, the sebaceous (oil producing) glands and the hair follicles, although there is some disagreement as to whether the infection starts in the follicles and spreads to the sweat and oil glands, or vice-versa. There are often outbreaks linked with periods in women. It is thought that HIDRADENITIS is dependent on the androgen sex hormones. However, the levels of androgens in HIDRADENITIS sufferers are usually the same as in non-sufferers, although other disorders linked to androgens, such as acne, are commonly found with HIDRADENITIS. The disease often shows itself during puberty, but has appeared as late as post-menopausal age. A bacterium called Streptococcus milleri appears to be a common organism infecting lumps, and it is suggested that a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in the nose, Staphylococcus aureus, plays a part in the early stages of the development of the disease. Bacterial infection was only found in about 50% of swabs taken of the swellings caused by HIDRADENITIS. The tendency to develop HIDRADENITIS is hereditary, but this does not mean that your children or other relatives will definitely develop HIDRADENITIS.
Our Spirits
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is not just a disease of the skin, it is a disease of the spirit. For a person with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA the emotional ramifications are three fold. First and foremost is self concept. For a person with HS, the body becomes something that is disconnected, shameful, painful, and hated. The HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA sufferer feels like their own body has betrayed them and become the enemy. Secondly, the HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA sufferer’s personal relationships with family, mates, and friends is severely effected. Routine housework, social activities, and career become increasingly difficult to perform without excruciating pain. We live in mortal fear that an open lesion might drain through the dressing and stain our clothes, or worse yet, someone might ‘smell’ the drainage. Multiple daily baths and strenuous hygiene does nothing to curb our fears or boost our self esteem. Intimate relationships become a nightmare. Because of the sexualized regions that are affected by HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA: dating, marriage, and physical intimacy become things to be feared and avoided. How can a person who hates their own body share that body with another? The shame and pain are too great! We ask ourselves, "What will they think? How will I live with the look of disgust in my loved one’s eyes? Who would ever want a scared, broken body covered in open lesions in the exact places that are supposed to be sensual and erotic?" Finally, the most noticeable and likely result of these emotional issues is depression. Dealing with this disease and the sad lack of viable treatments IS depressing! Physically, our bodies are stressed, in pain, and continuously fighting off infection. Emotionally we are stressed, in pain, and continuously fighting off depression. It becomes very easy to isolate ourselves, hide the lesions and the pain, and simply retreat into a world of lonely agony.
Facts and Curiosities
The following facts and curiosities are based on research of HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA, medical documentation, personal experience by members of the H.I.D.E. Support Group and other medical information. You are encouraged to print this page and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment.
* HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is also known as Verneuil's Disease.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is often misdiagnosed or treated as isolated incidences of acute abcesses. (See Fox-Fordyce, Dowling-Degos and Hailey-Hailey diseases.)
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA can occur as early as 10 years of age and as late as 55 or more years of age. It most commonly shows up at puberty, during or after pregnancy, or after menopause in women.
*There is no known cause.
*There is no known cure. The most probable cause is genetic predisposition.
* HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is NOT caused by poor hygiene or obesity. (Sometimes, only exacerbated.)
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is not communicable to sexual partners. People with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA are prone to varying degrees of depression.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA most commonly affects the following areas where apocrine glands are concentrated: Axillae (armpits), periareolar (around the nipples), intermammary zones (breast region), pubes (pubic region), infraumbilical midline (beneath the belly-button), gluteal folds (crease of the buttocks), and genitofemoral areas (top of the thigh in genital area).
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is more common in women than men, although sex differences for occurrence in the armpit is negligible.
*Some HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA patients do go into remissions which can last anywhere from several months to several years.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is a "disability" which does not allow sufferers to perform normal work functions in many cases and has some drastic effects on normal social activities.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA can be fatal. All cases should be reviewed by competent dermatologists.
*Some female sufferers report and increase in disease activity shortly before or during menses.
*Some of the associated diseases (not necessarily common) with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA are Crohn's or IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Down's, certain forms of arthritis (Spondyloarthropathies/seronegative arthritis/reactive arthritis), Graves or Hashimoto's Thyroid, Sjogren's Syndrome and Herpes.
*The most common infector is staph aureus (commonly found on everyone's skin).
*Hidradenitis SUPPURATIVA sufferers for psycho-social reasons may not report their disease and are less likely than the general populace to seek second opinions.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA activity is directly related to stress.
*Some studies indicate that HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA may be as common as 1% of the population.
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA STAGES
Stage 1.
Solitary or multiple abscess in isolated incidents, no scarring or sinus tract involvement. The possibility of remission for long periods is high, at this stage HS is not usually diagnosed, this being mainly due to the rarity of the disease it is the last thing a doctor assumes. Mainly treated by lancing or 'drawing' with magnesium sulphate paste and the use of antibiotic's.
Stage 2.
Multiple or Single abscess in multiple regions, spreading throughout the pubic area's with possible sinus tract formation occurring. Long period's of remission are rare, it is this stage where most diagnosis are made. At this stage doctor's usually refer patients to a surgeon for total excision of the infected area. Surgery in the majority of cases gives only temporary relief.
Stage 3.
Multiple abscess throughout the pubic area's. Widely spread scarring from previous abscess involvement, the full formation of sinus tract's giving rise to constantly weeping from wounds. Complete cure at this stage is extremely unlikely, surgery will be suggested. Some relief would be given from this, however the extent of surgery required will affect the mobility of the sufferer.
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA DEFINITION
1. Definition:
HIDRADENITIS is a chronic disease of the scent or apocrine glands which causes chronic scarring and pus formation of the axillae and groin areas. It is similar to acne which is a disease of the sebaceous glands. This condition is slightly more common in African-Americans and women. HIDRADENITIS usually starts as one or more red, tender, swellings in the groin or axilla. Over a period of hours to days the lesions enlarge and often open to the skin surface draining clear to yellow fluid. The involved area then heals with scarring. The condition usually continues for years with periods of flare and remission.
2. Causes and Associations:
For unknown reasons, people with HIDRADENITIS develop plugging or clogging of their apocrine glands. This leads to bacterial infection which can produce pain and odor.
HIDRADENITIS is made worse by being overweight, however this condition is not caused by obesity.
HIDRADENITIS is more common in people who have had acne.
HIDRADENITIS may become worse under stress.
HIDRADENITIS is not caused by poor hygiene.
3. Treatment:
Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) are the treatment of choice. Systemic (by mouth) antibiotics are at times necessary when the condition is flaring or when a patient has a severe case.
Tight-fitting clothing is to be strictly avoided.
Dirt does not cause HIDRADENITIS. The involved areas should be cleaned daily using an antibacterial soap, such as the liquid form of Lever 2000. Some patients have found that the liquid form of Lever 2000, applied to the involved areas as a lotion after bathing, can help reduce the odor associated with this condition.
There is no medical cure for HIDRADENITIS. HIDRADENITIS can be controlled, but not cured. Sometimes surgery is required to drain infected areas or to remove scarred tissue or even large areas of skin.
Weight loss will improve but not cure HIDRADENITIS.
IMPORTANT!-If you have HIDRADENITIS, or think you may have it, then you should be under the close supervision of a qualified medical professional- timely intervention and attempts at control of this disease may improve your quality of life later in the disease cycle. Not everyone who has HIDRADENITIS will see it evolve into what we consider to be extreme or severe forms of this disease, but the chances of complications are greatly reduced by quality care early in the progression of this disorder.
I have this disease. I live and struggle with it everyday. I cry about it almost every night. It is a never ending battle that rages on in my skin, in my head, and in my quickly weakening spirit. You should know exactly what I'm talking about... because that is how we spread awareness.
What is HIDRADENITIS?
This is an uncommon disorder of unknown cause in which boil-like lumps develop under the arms, groin and under the breasts. The lumps can also be found in other areas, such as behind the ears, in the crease of the buttocks and around the genitals, top of the head or even on your face. It is not contagious and cannot be caught. The condition is very slightly more common in women when the affected area is the groin, but there is no difference in occurrences between men and women when infection is under the arms. In a study undertaken in Copenhagen, it was discovered that the disorder may not be as rare as imagined, but that patients are simply not diagnosed with HIDRADENITIS. They suggested that there was a 1% chance of developing HIDRADENITIS in any given period of 12 months (i.e. In a group of 100 randomly picked people, one person will develop HIDRADENITIS within 12 months). The disease involves the apocrine and eccrine (sweat) glands, the sebaceous (oil producing) glands and the hair follicles, although there is some disagreement as to whether the infection starts in the follicles and spreads to the sweat and oil glands, or vice-versa. There are often outbreaks linked with periods in women. It is thought that HIDRADENITIS is dependent on the androgen sex hormones. However, the levels of androgens in HIDRADENITIS sufferers are usually the same as in non-sufferers, although other disorders linked to androgens, such as acne, are commonly found with HIDRADENITIS. The disease often shows itself during puberty, but has appeared as late as post-menopausal age. A bacterium called Streptococcus milleri appears to be a common organism infecting lumps, and it is suggested that a common bacterium that lives on the skin and in the nose, Staphylococcus aureus, plays a part in the early stages of the development of the disease. Bacterial infection was only found in about 50% of swabs taken of the swellings caused by HIDRADENITIS. The tendency to develop HIDRADENITIS is hereditary, but this does not mean that your children or other relatives will definitely develop HIDRADENITIS.
Our Spirits
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is not just a disease of the skin, it is a disease of the spirit. For a person with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA the emotional ramifications are three fold. First and foremost is self concept. For a person with HS, the body becomes something that is disconnected, shameful, painful, and hated. The HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA sufferer feels like their own body has betrayed them and become the enemy. Secondly, the HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA sufferer’s personal relationships with family, mates, and friends is severely effected. Routine housework, social activities, and career become increasingly difficult to perform without excruciating pain. We live in mortal fear that an open lesion might drain through the dressing and stain our clothes, or worse yet, someone might ‘smell’ the drainage. Multiple daily baths and strenuous hygiene does nothing to curb our fears or boost our self esteem. Intimate relationships become a nightmare. Because of the sexualized regions that are affected by HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA: dating, marriage, and physical intimacy become things to be feared and avoided. How can a person who hates their own body share that body with another? The shame and pain are too great! We ask ourselves, "What will they think? How will I live with the look of disgust in my loved one’s eyes? Who would ever want a scared, broken body covered in open lesions in the exact places that are supposed to be sensual and erotic?" Finally, the most noticeable and likely result of these emotional issues is depression. Dealing with this disease and the sad lack of viable treatments IS depressing! Physically, our bodies are stressed, in pain, and continuously fighting off infection. Emotionally we are stressed, in pain, and continuously fighting off depression. It becomes very easy to isolate ourselves, hide the lesions and the pain, and simply retreat into a world of lonely agony.
Facts and Curiosities
The following facts and curiosities are based on research of HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA, medical documentation, personal experience by members of the H.I.D.E. Support Group and other medical information. You are encouraged to print this page and take it with you to your next doctor's appointment.
* HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is also known as Verneuil's Disease.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is often misdiagnosed or treated as isolated incidences of acute abcesses. (See Fox-Fordyce, Dowling-Degos and Hailey-Hailey diseases.)
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA can occur as early as 10 years of age and as late as 55 or more years of age. It most commonly shows up at puberty, during or after pregnancy, or after menopause in women.
*There is no known cause.
*There is no known cure. The most probable cause is genetic predisposition.
* HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is NOT caused by poor hygiene or obesity. (Sometimes, only exacerbated.)
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is not communicable to sexual partners. People with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA are prone to varying degrees of depression.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA most commonly affects the following areas where apocrine glands are concentrated: Axillae (armpits), periareolar (around the nipples), intermammary zones (breast region), pubes (pubic region), infraumbilical midline (beneath the belly-button), gluteal folds (crease of the buttocks), and genitofemoral areas (top of the thigh in genital area).
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is more common in women than men, although sex differences for occurrence in the armpit is negligible.
*Some HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA patients do go into remissions which can last anywhere from several months to several years.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA is a "disability" which does not allow sufferers to perform normal work functions in many cases and has some drastic effects on normal social activities.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA can be fatal. All cases should be reviewed by competent dermatologists.
*Some female sufferers report and increase in disease activity shortly before or during menses.
*Some of the associated diseases (not necessarily common) with HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA are Crohn's or IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Down's, certain forms of arthritis (Spondyloarthropathies/seronegative arthritis/reactive arthritis), Graves or Hashimoto's Thyroid, Sjogren's Syndrome and Herpes.
*The most common infector is staph aureus (commonly found on everyone's skin).
*Hidradenitis SUPPURATIVA sufferers for psycho-social reasons may not report their disease and are less likely than the general populace to seek second opinions.
*HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA activity is directly related to stress.
*Some studies indicate that HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA may be as common as 1% of the population.
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA STAGES
Stage 1.
Solitary or multiple abscess in isolated incidents, no scarring or sinus tract involvement. The possibility of remission for long periods is high, at this stage HS is not usually diagnosed, this being mainly due to the rarity of the disease it is the last thing a doctor assumes. Mainly treated by lancing or 'drawing' with magnesium sulphate paste and the use of antibiotic's.
Stage 2.
Multiple or Single abscess in multiple regions, spreading throughout the pubic area's with possible sinus tract formation occurring. Long period's of remission are rare, it is this stage where most diagnosis are made. At this stage doctor's usually refer patients to a surgeon for total excision of the infected area. Surgery in the majority of cases gives only temporary relief.
Stage 3.
Multiple abscess throughout the pubic area's. Widely spread scarring from previous abscess involvement, the full formation of sinus tract's giving rise to constantly weeping from wounds. Complete cure at this stage is extremely unlikely, surgery will be suggested. Some relief would be given from this, however the extent of surgery required will affect the mobility of the sufferer.
HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA DEFINITION
1. Definition:
HIDRADENITIS is a chronic disease of the scent or apocrine glands which causes chronic scarring and pus formation of the axillae and groin areas. It is similar to acne which is a disease of the sebaceous glands. This condition is slightly more common in African-Americans and women. HIDRADENITIS usually starts as one or more red, tender, swellings in the groin or axilla. Over a period of hours to days the lesions enlarge and often open to the skin surface draining clear to yellow fluid. The involved area then heals with scarring. The condition usually continues for years with periods of flare and remission.
2. Causes and Associations:
For unknown reasons, people with HIDRADENITIS develop plugging or clogging of their apocrine glands. This leads to bacterial infection which can produce pain and odor.
HIDRADENITIS is made worse by being overweight, however this condition is not caused by obesity.
HIDRADENITIS is more common in people who have had acne.
HIDRADENITIS may become worse under stress.
HIDRADENITIS is not caused by poor hygiene.
3. Treatment:
Topical antibiotics (applied to the skin) are the treatment of choice. Systemic (by mouth) antibiotics are at times necessary when the condition is flaring or when a patient has a severe case.
Tight-fitting clothing is to be strictly avoided.
Dirt does not cause HIDRADENITIS. The involved areas should be cleaned daily using an antibacterial soap, such as the liquid form of Lever 2000. Some patients have found that the liquid form of Lever 2000, applied to the involved areas as a lotion after bathing, can help reduce the odor associated with this condition.
There is no medical cure for HIDRADENITIS. HIDRADENITIS can be controlled, but not cured. Sometimes surgery is required to drain infected areas or to remove scarred tissue or even large areas of skin.
Weight loss will improve but not cure HIDRADENITIS.
IMPORTANT!-If you have HIDRADENITIS, or think you may have it, then you should be under the close supervision of a qualified medical professional- timely intervention and attempts at control of this disease may improve your quality of life later in the disease cycle. Not everyone who has HIDRADENITIS will see it evolve into what we consider to be extreme or severe forms of this disease, but the chances of complications are greatly reduced by quality care early in the progression of this disorder.
January 14, 2010
What it do?
Hey readers, its been a while, I have had so much going on that I havent seen able to get to my blog. Im so sorry.
I have been thinking about alot of things lately, and I have come to a few conclusions:
1. San Diego is beautiful, but not as great as I thought. At least not for me. I have met some nice people here, and some not so great people, but the one thing I am noticing is that no one wants to be my friend unless it involves sex. Why is the idea of sex with friends so strange to me? I dont get it.
2. I dont want to move back to Ventura County, but I may not have a choice. Other than the idea that I moved and failed, would coming back be so hard?
3. As much as I want love in my life, im thinking its just not my destiny. My mom has told me before that she is not against the idea of meeting a man and marrying him, but she doesn't NEED it. She has a full life. She has a son who loves her (me) and a full and wacky family, and all she really needs for companionship is a dog. maybe I just need a pug! Although I do love someone, he is far away, and he is young. He needs to start his life, and be free, not be tied down to a relationship, so I dont know whats going to happen with that.
4. I am going to start working on my second book. In doing this, I will need to contact and interview some friends, and people I know about their dating experience. Its gonna be a hoot and I really hope I can find a way to get it published. My goal is to get a book deal, or at least one good selling book, if not best selling!!
5. I look around at the world and some of the chaos and bullshit going on...and always seem to say the same thing: "Im too god damn old for this shit.".....I'm 29.
I have been thinking about alot of things lately, and I have come to a few conclusions:
1. San Diego is beautiful, but not as great as I thought. At least not for me. I have met some nice people here, and some not so great people, but the one thing I am noticing is that no one wants to be my friend unless it involves sex. Why is the idea of sex with friends so strange to me? I dont get it.
2. I dont want to move back to Ventura County, but I may not have a choice. Other than the idea that I moved and failed, would coming back be so hard?
3. As much as I want love in my life, im thinking its just not my destiny. My mom has told me before that she is not against the idea of meeting a man and marrying him, but she doesn't NEED it. She has a full life. She has a son who loves her (me) and a full and wacky family, and all she really needs for companionship is a dog. maybe I just need a pug! Although I do love someone, he is far away, and he is young. He needs to start his life, and be free, not be tied down to a relationship, so I dont know whats going to happen with that.
4. I am going to start working on my second book. In doing this, I will need to contact and interview some friends, and people I know about their dating experience. Its gonna be a hoot and I really hope I can find a way to get it published. My goal is to get a book deal, or at least one good selling book, if not best selling!!
5. I look around at the world and some of the chaos and bullshit going on...and always seem to say the same thing: "Im too god damn old for this shit.".....I'm 29.
December 17, 2009
Viva La Musica
Okay well things have been shifting, and life has been changing, which always happens this time of year, holiday seasons make us all crazy and the promise of a new year is the best catalyst for such changes.
Music is no different:
Jill Scott - Hate On Me
Lady GaGa - Teeth
Rihanna - Firebomb
Rihanna - Stupid in Love
Ciara - Work
and from the cast fo the hit show on fox GLEE:
Hate On Me
Take A Bow
Defying Gravity
Bust Your Windows
No Air
Sweet Caroline
Halo / Walking on Sunshine mash up
Enjoy!! go forth and spread the love of music!!!
Music is no different:
Jill Scott - Hate On Me
Lady GaGa - Teeth
Rihanna - Firebomb
Rihanna - Stupid in Love
Ciara - Work
and from the cast fo the hit show on fox GLEE:
Hate On Me
Take A Bow
Defying Gravity
Bust Your Windows
No Air
Sweet Caroline
Halo / Walking on Sunshine mash up
Enjoy!! go forth and spread the love of music!!!
December 3, 2009
Levi Johnston Does Playboy! I WANT TO SEE IT!!!
After a tease earlier this week, Playgirl.com has posted 25 shots of Levi Johnston nude. So you can now pay $19.99...... to see his butt. If you do, please describe it for me, cuz with no full-frontal, that $19.99 buys less than what I saw (unexpectedly!) of Kevin Bacon in Wild Things, and there's a recession on.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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