Jessica TEng

The process of nerve damage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81y-nGmzHyU

It has already been 7 months since the disc calcification.
There is nothing I can do.
I cannot have surgery.
I have been to many hospitals.
The doctors all give the same answer. There is no way right now.
My condition is getting worse.
I am slowly becoming a disabled person.
But isn’t there some way?
I study every day to get rid of the calcification.
I have to try something for treatment.
I don’t know if it is the right answer or not...
What I can do now is to take a shower 6 times a day.

If I don’t take a shower, it is very hard to beat the pain.

The symptoms of disc calcification are as follows

1. It feels tingling.
2. It feels like being pricked.
3. My foot feels like it's being shocked by electricity.
4. It feels like bugs are crawling on my calf.

5. get back pain

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After back surgery, calcification of the disc occurred, and surgery is not possible.

In 2024, I had a herniated disc in my back.
So, I quickly had surgery.
Everyone around me said that after the surgery, I would be able to live my daily life.
So, the hospitalization period was very short. It was just 3 days.
At that time, I didn't know. I didn't know it would be this hard.
I want to share my experience with my back so that no one else has to go through what I did.
It’s been 7 months since my back surgery.
Now, I’ve become disabled.
Since the surgery, there has been a subtle pain in my back.
When I tell the doctor, he says his surgery was perfect.
He tells me to go to a big hospital if the pain gets worse.
I met the worst doctor.
Two months after the surgery, I walked a lot to recover.
I walked about 5 hours a day.
Now that I think about it, it was too much.

Two months after the surgery, the surgery area hurt a lot.

So, I spent a lot of time lying in bed.

After two months, I went to the hospital and got an MRI, but the doctor said there was nothing wrong.

People around me said that pain like this happens when the muscles become stiff.

So, I kept walking regularly.

I walked so much, but instead of getting better, it kept getting worse.

Five months after the surgery, the pain became so bad that I was worried it might have recurred.

I got an MRI again, but there was no problem.

I thought maybe there was something wrong with the bones, so I got a CT scan.

The doctor didn’t carefully check the CT.

But I was really curious, so I did a detailed analysis myself.

I found something on the CT.

It was calcification...

It was the worst situation.

So, I tried to figure out why the disc calcified.

When I looked closely, I saw that before the surgery, the end surface of the slipped disc had already calcified.

But the surgery didn’t completely remove the slipped disc.

Before the surgery, the CT didn’t show any calcification.

When the disc ruptured, inflammation had already started.

The pain was beyond imagination. I wished I had died at that time.

I had surgery three days after the disc ruptured, but the surgery started when the inflammation was already very serious.

The doctor said the inflammation was sticky because it had been there for a long time.

I think the calcification happened because of the inflammation caused by the rupture.

The disc calcified, and I went to many hospitals.

Even if the calcification is removed by surgery, they say that inflammation can come back and cause calcification again.

It became the worst situation.

Is this the end of my life...?

Conclusion

If it hurts, you must get a CT scan.

Jessica-Teng

Introducing the best screenshot program.

Today, I want to introduce a very good screenshot program.
It’s a program that I’ve loved for 10 years.
Most people use the built-in screenshot program in Windows.
This program is free because it’s a GPL open-source program.
You can even install and use it at work, and there’s no problem at all.
I’ve used it at my work for over 10 years, and I’ve never had any problems.
This screenshot program has a few features, but the most used one is copying to the clipboard.

When you take a screenshot, the image is temporarily saved to the clipboard.
Then, when you press Ctrl+V in PowerPoint, Excel, or any other program, you can paste it right away.
There are no messages, so it’s really easy and convenient.
You can copy and paste anything, like pictures or text.

The name of the program is Greenshot.

Download:  Greenshot-INSTALLER-1.2.10.6-RELEASE.exe

At the age of 58, Tyson stepped back into the ring, just like the legendary days of his prime.

It had been 19 years since he last officially fought, and he even lost weight to prepare for the match. Before the fight, he sparked attention by slapping his opponent's cheek, starting a war of words. His opponent was 27-year-old Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber with 20 million subscribers, who is also a professional boxer.

But, after 19 years, the "Iron Fist" Mike Tyson (58) lost to 27-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul (USA), who is 31 years younger. On the 16th (Korean time), Tyson lost by unanimous decision 0-3 (72-80, 73-79, 73-79) in a pro boxing match against Paul at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Tyson, who retired from boxing in 2005 and returned to the ring after 19 years, drew a lot of attention. The fight was exclusively broadcast by Netflix, the world's largest online video streaming service, and Paul earned $40 million (about 56 billion KRW), while Tyson earned $20 million (about 28 billion KRW) for the fight. Tyson, wearing a black outfit like in his prime, stepped into the ring calmly and was cheered wildly by the crowd.

Unlike a regular 12-round, 3-minute match, this fight was held as an 8-round, 2-minute match to accommodate Tyson’s 19-year absence. In the early rounds, Tyson had the upper hand. However, from the 3rd round, Paul started to push Tyson back. Tyson clearly showed signs of tiredness, and in the 5th round, he threw 7 punches but landed only one. At the last 10 seconds of the fight, Paul bowed his head to Tyson to show respect. Tyson accepted it, and they bumped fists before the match ended.

Tyson's record, which had been at 50 wins and 6 losses, became 50 wins and 7 losses after 19 years. Paul said, "Tyson is still a great fighter. It was an honor to be in the ring with him," and added, "I was afraid he might hurt me." Tyson, even though he lost, smiled and said, "I'm still happy." When asked if he would fight again, he replied, "I don’t know. It depends on the situation.

Can disc calcification be melted and removed?

Understanding how calcium buildup happens can help you believe that natural healing is possible. Calcium buildup is when inflammation and waste products collect in joints and tendons, hardening like stones. Even if you have surgery to remove it, if your body is still prone to inflammation and can’t remove waste through the blood, the pain will keep coming back. The key is that calcium buildup can be naturally healed by your body.

When your body temperature rises, the calcium will begin to dissolve on its own, and toxins will be washed out through the blood, helping cells regenerate.

Grounding, or connecting with the earth, plays an important role in preventing chronic inflammation. It helps stop new inflammation from forming and neutralizes the (+) charge that causes pain, which helps reduce the pain. It’s important to create a healthy environment in your body. When toxins are removed, your body temperature rises, and your blood becomes clearer, inflammation and pain will go away too.

Calcium buildup is when calcium salts collect in soft tissues of the body, and this can cause problems like kidney stones, arthritis, and heart disease. Luckily, there are natural ways to reverse calcium buildup and restore balance to your body. One way is to eat foods rich in magnesium, which helps prevent calcium from building up in the soft tissues. Foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are great sources of magnesium and can help reverse calcium buildup. Another way is to drink lots of water throughout the day. Water helps flush out toxins from the body and prevents calcium salts from accumulating. In addition to changes in diet, regular exercise can also help reverse calcium buildup.

Lemon helps with disc calcification by using citric acid to make the body more alkaline, which can dissolve calcium buildup. Vitamin C in lemons also helps reduce inflammation and improve blood flow, which can support the healing of calcified discs.

Exercise improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping to remove calcium deposits in the soft tissues.

Including anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and garlic in your diet can also help reduce inflammation in the body and prevent further calcium buildup. Managing stress is also important. Practices like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can lower stress levels, which in turn can help reverse calcium buildup. Chronic stress causes inflammation in the body and can make calcium buildup worse, so managing stress is key. By making these natural lifestyle changes, you can effectively reverse calcium buildup and improve your overall health and well-being.

Jessica-TEng

Mouse Coordinate Toolkit v1.1 How to Use

Mouse Coordinate Toolkit is a utility created with AutoHotkey V1.0 in 2024. This program is used to check and extract information about a specific window. It helps users automate various tasks and write scripts. It is especially useful for tasks related to window management.

 When you open the program, a page with how to use it will show up. If the page with how to use it doesn't open, the program won't run. Because the program doesn't have a manual.

Main Features of Mouse Coordinate Toolkit

Download:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1laJaTcNmXYAUhokdAFJinMInUbOuKxgW/view?usp=sharing

JessicaTEng

Hand and foot numbness can occur for various reasons. It may be due to issues with lumbar or cervical discs, or it could be a result of peripheral neuropathy. In this session, we will explore peripheral neuropathy.

As winter brings chilly winds, many people report experiencing numbness and tingling in their hands and feet. Most often, they attribute these symptoms to poor circulation caused by the cold weather. However, the underlying causes of hand and foot numbness can include circulatory disorders, lower back nerve compression, peripheral neuropathy, spinal disorders, strokes, and even psychological issues.

Peripheral Neuropathy: Tingling Symptoms on Both Sides.

One of the most representative and common causes of hand and foot numbness is peripheral neuropathy. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the thin nerves that branch out from the spinal cord are called peripheral nerves. These peripheral nerves pass through small openings between the vertebrae, known as "nerve foramina," and spread widely throughout the body, including the arms, legs, and torso. They can be categorized into three types based on their function: motor, sensory, and autonomic nerves, with different symptoms arising from damage to each type. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the sensory nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which spreads throughout the body like electrical wires. If the motor nerves are damaged, weakness and muscle wasting may occur. If the autonomic nerves are affected, it can lead to abnormal sweating, disturbances in bowel and bladder functions, and dizziness. There are various causes of peripheral neuropathy, but damage to the peripheral nerves in the neck and lower back is particularly common. The neck and lower back are areas that experience frequent movement, as the cervical and lumbar vertebrae are continuously moved through connected joints. This movement can lead to chronic compression of the nerve roots passing through the openings between the vertebrae, resulting in damage. This is referred to as "radiculopathy," which is one of the most common causes of hand and foot numbness.

The causes of peripheral neuropathy include:

1. Diabetes: Diabetic neuropathy, resulting from high blood sugar levels, is the most common cause of nerve damage.
2. Infections: Viral or bacterial infections, such as shingles, HIV, or Lyme disease, can damage nerves.
3. Injury: Physical trauma or repetitive stress can lead to nerve damage.
4. Toxins: Exposure to alcohol, heavy metals, or certain chemicals can negatively impact nerve health.
5. Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can affect nerve function.
6. Nutritional Deficiencies: A deficiency in essential nutrients, particularly vitamin B12, can lead to problems with nerve function.

In the case of polyneuropathy, where multiple peripheral nerves are damaged simultaneously, tingling symptoms typically first appear in the soles of the feet or fingertips. These symptoms gradually progress symmetrically to the entire limbs, often leading to significant pain that can hinder daily activities. This can result in discomfort while walking, running, using chopsticks, or writing.

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include:

1. A burning pain often starting in the hands or feet.
2. A tingling sensation in specific areas, resulting from nerve damage.
3. Numbness, particularly commonly felt in the fingertips or toes.
4. Increased numbness when adopting certain positions.
5. A loss of sensation, leading to decreased or absent feeling in affected areas.
6. Muscle weakness, making it difficult to lift objects.
7. Easy fatigue during daily activities and a lack of energy.
8. A loss of balance, resulting in instability when walking or standing.
9. An increased risk of falling or injury.
10. Changes in temperature sensation, leading to dulled or heightened responses to normal temperatures.
11. Skin color changes, which may appear red or pale.
12. Altered sweating, resulting in either reduced sweating or excessive sweating.
13. Difficulty performing fine motor tasks, such as writing or buttoning clothes.
14. Symptoms may appear symmetrically on both sides or may affect only one side.
15. Symptoms often worsen at night, potentially disrupting sleep.
16. Variability in symptoms throughout the day, with increased fatigue.
17. Discomfort in daily life, which can lead to mental stress.
18. As symptoms progress, muscle atrophy or abnormal reactions may occur.
19. A decreased sensitivity to various stimuli, which may result in unrecognized minor injuries or wounds.

"Neglecting peripheral neuropathy can lead to the progression of numbness throughout the body and may even result in paralysis," he stated. "If you experience new-onset numbness in the soles of your feet or the tips of your fingers that gradually worsens, along with difficulties in walking or using chopsticks, it's important to confirm the presence of peripheral neuropathy through tests such as electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials."

If Your Fingers Are Numb, Suspect Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In peripheral neuropathy, mononeuropathy occurs when peripheral nerves are compressed by surrounding structures such as bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. This type of neuropathy typically presents with numbness limited to one arm or one leg, with carpal tunnel syndrome being the most representative condition.

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the nerve in the wrist due to the wrist ligaments and joint. It primarily manifests as numbness in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, often worsening after extensive use, but symptoms may improve when shaking the hand.

"If symptoms such as pain and numbness occur when the wrist is fully flexed, or if light tapping over the middle area of the wrist elicits numbness, carpal tunnel syndrome should be suspected," he stated.

Cervical Disc Herniation: Causes Shoulder Pain and Arm Numbness

If you experience numbness in your hands accompanied by a tingling sensation in your fingers, shoulder pain, headaches, or stiffness in the back of your neck, there is a high possibility that it could be due to a cervical disc herniation (cervical intervertebral disc herniation). In this condition, the nucleus inside the disc between the cervical vertebrae protrudes and compresses the nerve roots or spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as stiffness and aching in the neck, as well as numbness and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands. Additionally, if you experience numbness on the sides or back of your legs, it may indicate a lumbar disc herniation, and if you have numbness in the ankles, calves, thighs, or buttocks accompanied by lower back pain, spinal canal stenosis should be considered.

"Even if numbness is felt in the hands or feet, the actual cause is often related to spinal disorders in the cervical or lumbar regions," he noted. "Especially in cases where a patient has undergone spinal surgery or has chronic neck and back pain, the cause of numbness in the hands and feet is likely to be a spinal condition."

Q1. If peripheral neuropathy is suspected, which department should I visit at the hospital?

For detailed diagnostic tests and appropriate treatment, it is recommended to consult a neurologist. However, if extensive testing is unnecessary or if you only need symptom management, it is also acceptable to see a physician with relevant experience or consult in the departments of orthopedics, neurosurgery, pain medicine, or rehabilitation medicine.

24110501_JessicaTEng

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If you follow the steps below, anyone can easily set up Analytics.

The reason for excluding your IP address in analytics is primarily to maintain data accuracy. If your own activities or those of internal employees are included in the data, it can distort actual user behavior. For example, visitor counts and user behavior analysis may become inaccurate. By excluding your IP address, you ensure that only data from external users is collected. Therefore, I have prepared a manual on how to exclude your IP address in analytics settings for your reference.

Step 1: Define Internal Traffic (Setting Up IP Blocking for Yourself)

** Click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner, then go to Admin > Property > Data Stream.

**  Click on the arrow in the DATA Stream.

** Click on the arrow in the Configure Tag Settings.

** Click on "See more details"

** Click on "Definition of internal traffic"

** Click on "marking"

** Enter the information exactly as shown below. Click on 'K' to input the IP value.

This concludes Step 1: Creating Internal Traffic Rules.

Step 2: Create a Data Filter (Excluding Your IP from Step 1)

** Click on the "gear icon" in the bottom left corner for settings. Then, click on 'Data Filters'.

** Click on "Create a fillter".

** Click on " Internal traffic"

   Then, please enter the information and check the boxes as shown in the image below.

   After that, click on 'Making'.

** Click on "Activate fillter"

That brings us to the final step of creating the second-level data filter.

** For your reference,

   you do not need to create additional comparison filters as shown in the image below.

   your own IP will be excluded from Analytics without needing to create extra filters.

24110501_JessicaTEng

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First, you need to find the following code in the HTML.

This is not applicable on mobile; it only functions on desktop.

1. Search term: copyright
2. Please make changes in two locations.

Code Before Modification

        <macro:param default='foot' name='class'/>
        <macro:param default='false' name='includeBottom'/>
      </macro:include>
      <!-- outside of the include in order to lock Attribution widget -->
      <b:section class='foot' id='footer-3' name='Footer' showaddelement='no'>
        <b:widget id='Attribution1' locked='true' title='' type='Attribution'>
          <b:widget-settings>
            <b:widget-setting name='copyright'>Your Blog Name</b:widget-setting>
          </b:widget-settings>
          <b:includable id='main'>
    <div class='widget-content' style='text-align: center;'>
      <b:if cond='data:attribution != &quot;&quot;'>
       <data:attribution/>
      </b:if>
    </div>

Code After Modification

        <macro:param default='foot' name='class'/>
        <macro:param default='false' name='includeBottom'/>
      </macro:include>
      <!-- outside of the include in order to lock Attribution widget -->
      <b:section class='foot' id='footer-3' name='Footer' showaddelement='true'>
        <b:widget id='Attribution1' locked='false' title='' type='Attribution'>
          <b:widget-settings>
            <b:widget-setting name='copyright'>Your Blog Name</b:widget-setting>
          </b:widget-settings>
          <b:includable id='main'>
    <div class='widget-content' style='text-align: center;'>
      <b:if cond='data:attribution != &quot;&quot;'>
       <data:attribution/>
      </b:if>
    </div> 

3. Save the HTML.

Second: Add a new gadget to register the copyright.

4. In the layout, you can see that a delete button has been created in the copyright section. Click the delete button.

5. Create a new HTML/JavaScript gadget.

6. The content of the newly created HTML gadget is as follows. You only change "Jessica" and "2024."

  © Copyright 2024 - <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> | Jessica | All Rights Reserved.

7. Save the layout.

If you have progressed this far, the copyright notice will be positioned on the left instead of centered. Therefore, to position the copyright notice in the center, you need to modify the HTML.

8. Modify the HTML.

Code Before Modification

    <div class='fauxborder-left footer-fauxborder-left'>
    <div class='fauxborder-right footer-fauxborder-right'/>
    <div class='region-inner footer-inner'>
      <macro:include id='footer-sections' name='sections'>
        <macro:param default='2' name='num'/>
        <macro:param default='footer' name='idPrefix'/>
        <macro:param default='foot' name='class'/>
        <macro:param default='false' name='includeBottom'/>
      </macro:include>
      <!-- outside of the include in order to lock Attribution widget -->
      <b:section class='foot' id='footer-3' name='Footer' showaddelement='true'>
        <b:widget id='HTML3' locked='false' title='' type='HTML' version='1'>
          <b:widget-settings>
            <b:widget-setting name='content'><![CDATA[© Copyright 2024 - <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> | Jessica GKR | All Rights Reserved.]]></b:widget-setting>
          </b:widget-settings>
          <b:includable id='main'>
  <!-- only display title if it's non-empty -->
  <b:if cond='data:title != &quot;&quot;'>
    <h2 class='title'><data:title/></h2>
  </b:if>
    <div class='widget-content'>
      <data:content/>
    </div>
  <b:include name='quickedit'/>
</b:includable>

Code After Modification

    <div class='fauxborder-left footer-fauxborder-left'>
    <div class='fauxborder-right footer-fauxborder-right'/>
    <div class='region-inner footer-inner'>
      <macro:include id='footer-sections' name='sections'>
        <macro:param default='2' name='num'/>
        <macro:param default='footer' name='idPrefix'/>
        <macro:param default='foot' name='class'/>
        <macro:param default='false' name='includeBottom'/>
      </macro:include>
      <!-- outside of the include in order to lock Attribution widget -->
      <b:section class='foot' id='footer-3' name='Footer' showaddelement='true'>
        <b:widget id='HTML3' locked='false' title='' type='HTML' version='1'>
          <b:widget-settings>
            <b:widget-setting name='content'><![CDATA[© Copyright 2024 - <script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear());</script> | Jessica GKR | All Rights Reserved.]]></b:widget-setting>
          </b:widget-settings>
          <b:includable id='main'>
  <!-- only display title if it's non-empty -->
  <b:if cond='data:title != &quot;&quot;'>
    <h2 class='title'><data:title/></h2>
  </b:if>
    <div class='widget-content' style='text-align: center;'>
      <data:content/>
    </div>
  <b:include name='quickedit'/>
</b:includable>

9. Save the HTML.

10. End

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Utilizing the Coupang Rocket Fresh service.

One of the hardest aspects of living alone is dealing with illness. It’s especially tough when I'm in so much pain that I can barely move. I need to buy groceries and cook, but stepping out to the market isn’t an option.

In South Korea, there’s a unique service called “early morning delivery.” This allows customers to place orders late at night and have their items delivered right to their door in the early morning, often before they even wake up. This way, I can prepare meals with fresh ingredients, even when I’m under the weather.

Unfortunately, not every area has access to Rocket Fresh, which is disappointing for those in mountainous regions. If you sign up for Coupang WOW membership, shipping is free. Your orders arrive in a suitcase-style container, all at once, early in the morning.

The suitcase is reusable, and they come to collect it around 8 AM daily. Fortunately, theft isn’t a big concern in Korea, so you can safely leave it outside for pickup without any worries. You also have the option to choose between the suitcase or a disposable paper box for your deliveries.

Before I started using the Coupang Rocket Fresh service, I used to go to the supermarket to buy my groceries. Carrying heavy bags home was quite a struggle. Many people may not be familiar with this service, but using Rocket Fresh has truly made my life so much easier!

Due to the early morning deliveries of the Coupang Rocket Fresh service, there have been incidents of workers dying from overwork during their shifts. While this service is convenient for some, it can be a demanding job for others. I hope there won't be any more tragic news in the future.

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