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me your host, Major W. Simms, Jr. This page was updated on July 15th 2001 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jason's eye surgery on December 21, 1999 was effective but his improvement in the vision has not been good. The Histoplasmosis that has effected his right eye has not moved to the left eye. He is doing much better but it is unsure what improvement we can expect. He is currently completing his Internship in Parks and Recreation at Camp Arrowhead. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer Lynn had a birthday in November. She is now 16 years old. She wants to learn how to drive. We will let you all know if and when this occurs. Watch your local listings for trafic near you. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jon and Jennifer Simms(the newlyweds) have added a new "child" to their family...Millie, a husky, arrived right after Christmas. Millie is now one year old: | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Mieko, one of the family ferrets went to the happy hunting ground on Thanksgiving Day. She is buried in the family animal plot at the Simms house. Minnie passed away in July and is now beside Mieko in the back yard.. | ||||||||||||||||||
| The big news of the day is that Jon and Jenn are in their own 'digs' in Oregon. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Health UPDATE: I was diagnosised with Neurally Mediated Hypotension at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The follow information will help you understand the condition: What you need to know about Neurally Mediated Hypotension Q: What is neurally mediated hypotension?? A: Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH) is a condition in which the body has difficulty regulating the blood pressure, especially when one is upright. There seems to be a misconnection between the brain and the nerves that control the blood pressure and heart rate. The reason is unknown. Q: What happens in this condition?? A: People with this condition experience spells in which the blood pressure drops suddenly, leading to weakness, lightheadedness or dizziness, sweating, vision disturbance and a feeling of fainting or near-fainting. During an episode, some people may get an irresisible urge to sit or lie down or a feeling that something bad may happen if they remain standing. Q: What is the result of such a spell of low blood pressure?? A: A person suffering spells like this may have prolonged fatigue, weakness, and difficulty with thought, concentration and memory. Q: What exactly happens in a spell of NMH?? A: It's a complicated set of events, but basically here's what happens: First, the blood pressure starts to fall. Normally, that would cause the heart to speed up and the blood vessels in the legs to tighten (constrict), leading to a rise in the blood pressure. In people suffering NMH, the fall in the blood pressure causes the heart to slow down and the blood vessels in the legs to loosen (dilate). The result is a much greater fall in the blood pressure. The blood flow to the brain then is sharply reduced and fainting or near-fainting results. Q: Why do the heart and blood vessels respond improperly?? A: The cause is not currently known. Q: How is NMH treated?? A: Treatment consists of medication that prevents the heartbeat from slowing when it should be speeding up, medication to boost the blood pressure and sometimes a change in the diet to include more sodium (salt). Treatment must be individualized for each patient; there is no standard "one size fits all" dose. . | ||||||||||||||||||
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