CSF Leaks and Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension | Serendip's ...
(2) Then, the fluid moves into the spinal cord and the nerves, and finally returns . (5) IH can develop as a result of brain surgery, spinal surgery, or any major trauma . Plus these headaches are so not like migraine, although it is not uncommon for . TO USE THE RESTROOM THE SMELL OF FOOD EVEN MADE ME SICK.
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1688

What does spinal fluid taste like
Does spinal fluid have a taste to it? nope, it's . You ate a hot dog that tastes like lighter fluid? get your . How does a snowflake feel like smell like and taste like?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_spinal_fluid_taste_like

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks - Dizziness and Balance
Apr 14, 2012 . Cerebrospinal fluid depletion may be caused by a leak, a shunt, inadequate production or too rapid absorption. . (Pudenz and Folz, 1991); They can follow spinal surgery (Sin, 2006), . Other things that can look like a leak .
http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/central/csf-leak.html

The Brain and Spinal Cord
Description of various parts of the brain and spinal cord -- the central nervous . It controls the things we choose to do -- like walk and talk -- and the things our body . hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling -- as well as our emotions, thoughts, and memory. . The brain is also cushioned and protected by cerebrospinal fluid.
http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/neuro_oncology/brain/about.html

Ear Discharge - guidetohealth.com
A severe head injury like a skull fracture can result in an ear discharge of spinal fluid—a colorless liquid that usually looks like water but can sometimes be .
http://www.guidetohealth.com/library/symptoms-their-causes-cures/ear-discharge/

Long term CSF leak causing progressive damage? - Neurology ...
Stools - foul smelling . When I move my head fast I feel like there is a popping . . be careful to causally assocaite the two, if a spinal fluid leak is detected. . I drink a pot of coffee every morning, 12 cups, then all the fluids I can .
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Neurology/Long-term-CSF-leak-causing-progressive-damage/show/296920

Meningioma (Beyond the Basics)
Dec 16, 2011 . In some people, the meningioma can block the flow of spinal fluid . a scan is done because of new or worrisome symptoms, like seizures.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-meningioma-beyond-the-basics

Sinus Surgery
small tube-like openings. . Like any printed material, it may become out of date over time. . mucus may turn yellowish to greenish and may have a foul-smelling odor. . The fluid around the brain, or cerebro-spinal fluid, can then leak from .
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sinussurgery/ol029104.pdf

Book Excerpts
It had reached the spinal fluid that nourishes and protects the brain and the . It does!” Conner brightened, “That's just what it smells like. I couldn't really tell .
http://lancefogan.com/page3.html

Smell Diagnostics
We've also, interestingly enough, been able to smell different body fluids, one example of which is cerebral spinal fluid, which can leak, in patients with certain .
http://www.breathing.com/articles/smell-diagnostics.htm

What Is Arnold Chiari Malformation?
What Is Arnold Chiari Malformation? 69 Comments. 27 Like. Pin It. Like 27 . into the spinal canal can block the even flow of cerebrospinal fluid which creates . Lucky for me, I have two: the smell of something burning and an immediate, .
http://www.squidoo.com/chiarimalformation

Neurology Fundamentals (Neurology)
What are the different areas of the spinal cord, and what are their functions? What is "cerebrospinal fluid"? How does pain work in the nervous system? . psychiatric diseases are probably of an organic nature, like bipolar disease, schizophrenia, etcetera. . Your smell is a peripheral nerve; your taste is a peripheral nerve.
http://www.videojug.com/interview/neurology-fundamentals

Septoplaty & Turbinate Surgery
For example, things like allergies can cause nasal obstruction. . Spinal fluid leak: Because the top of the nasal septum is located below the skull, . Other risks: Other uncommon risks of surgery include alteration of sense of smell or taste; .
http://care.american-rhinologic.org/septoplasty_turbinates

Bacterial Infections - body, causes, How Are Bacteria Different?
Like viruses, however, bacteria can cause hundreds of illnesses. . If meningitis is suspected, the doctor may do a spinal tap, using a needle to extract a sample of the spinal fluid . Throwing out food items that are old or have an "off" smell.
http://www.humanillnesses.com/original/At-Ca/Bacterial-Infections.html

Excerpt from "Don't Be Afraid!"
Perhaps we are fortunate that Bill did not fall into Dr. Cowles' hands. . No one is a chronic alcoholic whose spinal fluid does not reveal intracranial pressure . Many patients report that the sight and the smell of alcohol become repugnant to them. . "I am firmly convinced by my own experience that in certain individuals like .
http://www.eskimo.com/~burked/history/cowles.html

Sinusitis Treatments Help Patients Breathe Easier, The University ...
Learning which solution can help breathing requires an experienced doctor who . began having severe nasal congestion and eventually lost his sense of smell. . "The difference is like night and day," says the 58-year-old Union County man, . spinal fluid leak, which can lead to meningitis, or serious visual impairment.
http://www.theuniversityhospital.com/healthlink/archives/articles/sinustis.html

Signs Your Amniotic Fluid Is Leaking | eHow.com
When your amniotic sac ruptures before full term (37 weeks), it can actually be an ... . Urine has a stronger smell, although the amount of water you drink can make it less obvious. Urine ordinarily has a yellowish tint . More Like This. Leaking of . The cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) surrounds the brain and spinal cord. When the .
http://www.ehow.com/info_8206100_signs-amniotic-fluid-leaking.html

Encephalitis: Brain Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
The spinal cord may also be involved, resulting in a disorder called . Infections that can directly lead to encephalitis can occur in epidemics or . Encephalitis due to the herpes simplex virus causes headache, fever, and flu-like symptoms at first. . Usually, the spinal fluid contains white blood cells, red blood cells, or both.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain_spinal_cord_and_nerve_disorders/brain_infections/encephalitis.html

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults
Jan 5, 2012 . or spinal cord and whether they can be removed and not come back. . Cerebrospinal fluid is made by the choroid plexus, which is . for taking in and interpreting sensory information such as vision, hearing, smell, touch, . Spinal cord: The spinal cord, like the brain stem, contains bundles of very long nerve .
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003088-pdf.pdf

Erowid Psychoactive Vaults
The entactogenic effect is what does the work, however. . does. MDMA doesn't dry up your spinal fluid -- thats a completely stupid and silly concept to begin with. . While trippin, I >got weird sensations when I was touched but I wasnt like hardcore trippin >or anything. no . There are just so many sights, sounds and smells.
http://www.erowid.org/mdma/mdma_info3.shtml

Chiari Malformation
This causes a blockage of the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid through the foramen magnum, . Chiari is generally considered congenital, although certain things like trauma and spinal taps have . tonsils, thus the length of herniation does not correlate with the severity of symptoms. . Loss of smell/confusion with sense of smell .
http://zippergirl28.tripod.com/id25.html

brain tumor - definition of brain tumor in the Medical dictionary - by ...
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — Clear liquid that fills brain cavities and protects the . These metastatic brain tumors can develop on any part of the brain or spinal cord. . Named for the star-like shape of their cells, astrocytomas can develop on any . and memory; eye movements; hearing, touch, and sense of smell; reflexes .
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/brain+tumor

In the Loop (2009) - Memorable quotes
. Tucker: You sure you're working as hard as I am, 'cause I'm sweating spinal fluid here! . Malcolm Tucker: Do I look like I've ever set foot in a stationery cupboard? . in the wind and then burst in late, smelling like a pissed seaside donkey.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226774/quotes

Rules of Attraction Quotes
. young actors with squeaky-clean images (like James Van Der .
http://www.quotes.net/movies/9788

Possible Complications of Spine Surgery - About Back & Neck Pain
Simply pumping your feet up and down (like pushing on the gas pedal) . It can also increase the risk of infection of the spinal fluid (spinal meningitis). . the wound; wound drainage that smells bad; increasing pain; fever and shaking chills .
http://www.allaboutbackpain.com/html/spine_general/spine_general_complications.html

Cheryl Kelly
After Kelly regained her sense of smell and stopped the spinal fluid drainage, . as I do with putting things in the mouth, because I don't like to take anybody's .
http://www.goodhealthinfo.net/herbalists/cheryl_kelly.htm

NEARING THE END OF LIFE
We would like to give our sincere thanks to the Aim Foundation and Ian. Marks CBE DL for . This Guide does not address sudden death, death from suicide, questions of where it is best . smelled sweet throughout the dying process, so I had given her . Tea-coloured urine: The lack of fluid intake and kidneys beginning .
http://www.horizonresearch.org/Uploads/RELATIVES_BROCHURE.pdf

Information About Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI - BIAA
The forceful whiplash-like motion causes the brain to be injured. . Nerve damage for the sense of smell or eye functions may occur. Diastatic . If the cribiform plate is fractured, cerebral spinal fluid can leak from the brain area out the nose .
http://biausa.fyrian.com/about-brain-injury.htm

Spinal-Fluid Test Confirmed To Predict Alzheimer's - Slashdot
Aug 9, 2010 . Their spinal fluid was analyzed for amyloid beta, which forms plaques in the . And on the plus side, if you do have Alzheimer's you will at least be able to forget . I'm gonna be honest with you, that smells like pure gasoline .
http://science.slashdot.org/story/10/08/09/2220240/spinal-fluid-test-confirmed-to-predict-alzheimers

Midnight - Fringepedia - The FRINGE wiki
Jan 31, 2012 . Severely mutilated bodies drained of spinal cord fluid begin to pile up on . to the public; however the reporter does mention the use of a knife. . Olivia asks why he would create something like this, and Boone . Astrid notices that one of the victims smells of alcohol, and she asks Peter to turn off the lights.
http://fringepedia.net/wiki/Midnight

MedFriendly.com: Sjogren's syndrome
A dry mouth can feel like a mouthful of cotton. The lack of saliva in the . A lack of saliva can also lead to a loss of taste and smell. DRY SKIN: About . Cerebrospinal fluid is the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord. The spinal canal is .
http://www.medfriendly.com/sjogrenssyndrome.html

Oregano Oil Cures
Apr 11, 2012 . Ailments like Sinus Infections and Toenail Fungus Cured with Oil Of . I am still taking [oregano extract] daily until I can afford to get my tooth fixed. . Your house will smell like a wonderful italian kitchen and the house will be sanitized! . the spinal area which is where the fungi like to live, in the spinal fluid.
http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/oregano-oil2.html

Even More Success Stories from Chiari Patients
If you have a Chiari success story that you'd like to share, just CLICK HERE and send it in ! . I had a spinal leak, which they had to do a blood patch. I do not have any . In addition, she now has a sense of smell which she never had before. It's fun . Her MRI's after surgery and the spinal fluid flow looked completely normal.
http://community.pressenter.net/~chip/success3.htm

brain tumor
Watery fluid called cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain. . Other nerves run through the spinal cord to connect the brain with the other parts of the body. . The brain directs the things we choose to do (like walking and talking) and the things . The brain is also in charge of our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell), .
http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/B/brain_tumor.html

Breakdown or Breakthrough
Like Gopi Krishna wrote of his own experience: "I did not know at the time that I was . liquid sensation in my spine that one healer thought might be the movement of my spinal fluid. . Acute increase in hearing, taste, smell, touch or vision.
http://www.eaglespiritministry.com/teaching/elcollie/ecbb.htm

Chantix Helps Smokers Quit - Spine-Health
Like all drugs it does have some side effects (such as difficulty sleeping, loss of . to 5 bulging disks and 2 leaking spinal fluid I am also trying to quit smoking but .
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/chantix-helps-quit-smoking

Brain Anatomy | Mayfield Clinic
The brain receives information through our five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and . It assembles the messages in a way that has meaning for us, and can store that . It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing , . CSF fluid circulates inside the brain and spinal cord and then outside to the .
http://www.mayfieldclinic.com/PE-AnatBrain.htm

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Like any printed material, it may become out of date over time. . ALS does not affect the ability to see, smell, taste, hear, or recognize touch. ALS patients . Studies of spinal fluid obtained by performing a spinal tap can rule out other disease .
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis/nr189103.pdf

Demonic attacks are real
The most common experience I would have was a smell that seemed to only appear at night. The best way . I woke up through the night to being what felt like what i can only describe as being electric running through my body from the middle of my spine. . I also have experience of smelling Alcohol, and Embalming fluids.
http://stormo.hubpages.com/hub/Demonicattacks

DIAMOX: Side effects, ratings, and patient comments
Consumer ratings reports for DIAMOX. Includes patient .
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=8943&name=DIAMOX&PerPage=60&sort=dateAdded&order=1

How Does A Spinal Tap Relieve A Sinus Headache? - HealthCentral
Everything you need to know about how does a spinal tap relieve a sinus . Bad breath or loss of smell; Cough, often worse at night; Fatigue and generally not feeling well; Fever; Headache -- pressure-like pain, pain behind the eyes, toothache, or facial . 12/17/07 #8: Is there any relationship to low spinal fluid and ... By Ask .
http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/h/how-does-a-spinal-tap-relieve-a-sinus-headache.html

narcolepsyindianasupportgroup.com
Which means I make it but I do not get it out of the cerebral spinal fluid and use it. . weakness triggered by emotions (also smell, visual like strobe or flourescent .
http://www.narcolepsyindianasupportgroup.com/

Is it OK to Make Yourself Throw Up?
Sep 22, 2011. feels sick and you feel like throwing up but are unable to do so naturally. . makes you sick, eat too much at a go or taste or smell something foul. . and the cerebro-spinal fluid and frequent or intense exposure to ionizing .
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/is-it-ok-to-make-yourself-throw-up.html

Lung Cancer
Others, like a person's age or family history, can't be changed. Several factors can . Radon can't be seen, tasted, or smelled. Radon can . This fluid can be removed through a small tube placed in the chest. Then either talc or . MRI scans are useful in finding lung cancer that has spread the brain or spinal cord. PET scan .
http://www.metrohealth.org/body.cfm?id=1635

Sex: A Cure for Migraine or a Potential Trigger? - Headache and ...
You'll have to do your own experimenting to find out whether sex has any effect on . and certain smells; nausea; and a constant throbbing pain — what causes a migraine is . Endorphins, which are opiate-like chemicals, are associated with a happy, . If the person were to lie down again, then the spinal fluid would pool, .
http://www.everydayhealth.com/pain-management/headache/sex-cure-or-trigger-for-migraine.aspx

Meningioma | Cancer.Net
Feb 8, 2012 . This type of tumor can also be more challenging to treat because of the potential effect on a person's thought processes and . If you would like additional introductory information, explore this related item on Cancer. . Loss of sense of smell . CSF is the fluid that flows around the brain and the spinal cord.
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Meningioma/ci.Meningioma.printer