OK just a UPDATE i do have a REAL LIFE girlfriend who is living with me so i am not on here to hook up just to be friends is all..Hi all i am kinda still new at this yeah right come by an rate me an i will do the same for you in return i'll give you all 10's if you give me all 10's...a little about myself i am 5ft 9in 160lbs if you notice in my pic's there is a guy in a wheelchair that guy is me i have a birth defect called spina bifida which put me in a wheelchair from birth i am from oklahoma...ok enough about that..from 1998-2002 i was a Trucker i went from california to the east coast which you may have seen me go by a time or so on my run's in a big blue truck doing at least 75mph...:)...well feel free to add me as a friend an drop me a line sometime..there is something i forgot to say about my background pic it's a picture of a big truck freightliner with a flat bed trailor an you'll be wondering why it's facing down like it is well the reason for that is cause right there where the truck set's is where it was brough out of a ditch some year's back like in the late 70's i believe it was my dad was coming home from a trip which he was up all night the night before an he was on the old hwy here an he was if i recall behind someone or something an he i think fell asleep at the wheel while driving that's what it was an when he fell asleep he went off into a small ditch on the side of the road an jack knifed the truck to this day i think of it alot an bring's back memory's of it an back in 2003 i lost him do to a drink someone gave him which caused him to pass this life :( at the early age of 63 *i miss my dad an mom*

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What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings) caused by the failure of the fetus's spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy. Infants born with SB sometimes have an open lesion on their spine where significant damage to the nerves and spinal cord has occurred. Although the spinal opening can be surgically repaired shortly after birth, the nerve damage is permanent, resulting in varying degrees of paralysis of the lower limbs. Even when there is no lesion present there may be improperly formed or missing vertebrae and accompanying nerve damage. In addition to physical and mobility difficulties, most individuals have some form of learning disability. The three most common types of SB are: myelomeningocele, the severest form, in which the spinal cord and its protective covering (the meninges) protrude from an opening in the spine; meningocele in which the spinal cord develops normally but the meninges protrude from a spinal opening; and occulta, the mildest form, in which one or more vertebrae are malformed and covered by a layer of skin. SB may also cause bowel and bladder complications, and many children with SB have hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain).

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myelomeningocele, the severest form, in which the spinal cord and its protective covering (the meninges) protrude from an opening in the spine; meningocele in which the spinal cord develops normally but the meninges protrude from a spinal opening

SB may also cause bowel and bladder complications, and many children with SB have hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain).

What is hydrocephalus?

Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF is a watery substance containing proteins, salts and sugars which protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord tissues. Our brains contain four interconnecting cavities called ventricles in which CSF flows. CSF also flows between the surface of the brain and the skull and acts as a cushioning agent for the brain. CSF is continually being produced, and absorbed by the body. When CSF can not circulate properly, excess fluid builds up in the brain causing intracranial pressure. The accumulation of excess fluid in the brain is called hydrocephalus (hydro = water, cephalus = head).

What types of hydrocephalus are there?

• Obstructive
This form, also called non-communicating hydrocephalus, occurs when a blockage in a ventricle restricts the flow of CSF.

• Non-obstructive
This form, also called communicating hydrocephalus, occurs when CSF is not absorbed properly into the bloodstream.

• Normal Pressure
This form occurs in old age as a result of a gradual blockage and build up of CSF.

Hydrocephalus is also classified as:

• Congenital
Hydrocephalus is present before birth.

• Acquired
Hydrocephalus develops after birth, usually as a result of trauma to the brain such as infection, head injury, meningitis or tumors.

What are the symptoms?

Children and Adults
• Headache
• Nausea/vomiting
• Vision problems
• Fever
• Irritability/lethargy
• Loss of co-ordination
• Seizures
• Decline in work performance
• Personality changes

When left untreated hydrocephalus can cause serious brain damage and even death.

What causes hydrocephalus?

Scientists believe congenital hydrocephalus is a result of both environmental and genetic factors. Acquired hydrocephalus is a result of head trauma.

Did you know?

• 85 – 90 percent of individuals with spina bifida have hydrocephalus.
• The shunt, a small drainage tube, was invented in the 1950s by John Holter, an engineer whose son had hydrocephalus.

How is hydrocephalus treated?

There is no cure for hydrocephalus. However, the surgical insertion of a shunt can control this condition. A shunt is a long, flexible tube with a one way valve. The most common shunt is the ventriculoperit shunt. The excess CSF is redirected using the shunt which is inserted under the skin from the brain to the abdomen. The CSF is absorbed into the bloodstream from the abdomen. Another type of shunt redirects the CSF from the brain to the heart. After shunt insertion, most individuals with hydrocephalus live normal lives with few limitations. Another treatment option is an endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Using a miniaturised telescope, a small opening is created in the floor of the brain using a laser. CSF can then naturally flow through this opening.


Are there ever complications with the shunt?

Individuals with hydrocephalus will have their shunt tubing replaced at least once due to growth. The shunt may also have to be replaced due to various complications. The most common types of complications are:

• Obstruction
The tubing may become plugged with blood elements, brain fragments, or tumor cells. Scar tissue or other structures may obstruct the ends of the tubing as well. Symptoms of an obstructed shunt are similar to symptoms for hydrocephalus.

• Infection or Erosion
Infection should be suspected if there is unusual swelling or redness along the shunt tract.

• Overdrainage
Symptoms of overdrainage are also similar to those of hydrocephalus. A severe headache, which is reduced when lying down, is a common symptom.


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What most don't know about me an all when i was born my doctor's told my beloved late parent's GOD REST YOUR SOUL'S MOM DAD my doctor's only gave me 8 YR'S to live an that was back in 1974 when i was born