Hey TCM, I read your post today about fish, and that's how you got sick. It made me think of something I saw on T.V. the other night. I was watching the weather channel, as we have been having lots of tornadoes in our area lately.
I never knew that the weather channel aired anything but the weather........but they do.
They were talking about Demoic Acid Poisoning, and how it's killing sea lions. One question and answer was can it infect humans, the answer is yes. It can also be lethal.
I read your post and it got me to thinking about it, so I googled it, and one thing led to another. All of these links are related in one way or another. There's mention of dinaflagellets, red algae (tide), and on and on.
I can't put things together as well as some of you, so I just thought I would post the links.
There are also links about lyme disease and "Piloerection", which seemed very interesting to me. Maybe you guys will be able to understand all of these links and how they may be related.
Niecy
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Demoic Acid Poisoning:
Blackwell Synergy - J Fish Diseases, Volume 17 Issue 4 Page 417-427, July 1994 (Article Abstract) HABs and Biotoxins: Marine Biotoxins - Domoic Acid Poisoning http://www.itg.be/itg/DistanceLearni...otoxinsp3.html Domoic acid (PIM 670) piloerection - Google Search Piloerection definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
Definition of Piloerection
Piloerection: Erection of the hair of the skin. Piloerection of the hair, for example, on the arm makes it "stand on end."
Piloerection starts when a stimulus such as cold or fright causes a discharge from the (involuntary) nervous system that triggers contraction of the little arrectores pilorum muscles. Contraction of these muscles elevates the hair follicles above the rest of the skin so the hair seems to "stands on end."
"Piloerection" is made up of "pilo-" from the Latin "pilus" meaning "hair" + "erection," the condition of being stiff or elevated = elevation of the hair. The term "erection" may also be applied to the stiffening and elevation of other parts of the body.
Motor signs include the following:
alternating contraction and relaxation of muscle groups
eye movements and turning of the head to the same side
asymmetrical posturing of the limbs
speech arrest, vocalization
Sensory symptoms include the following:
seeing flashes of lights or colors, illusions and hallucinations
hearing humming, buzzing, hissing noises
experiencing unpleasant odors and tastes
dizziness, lightheadedness
Autonomic signs and symptoms include the following:
borborygmi (rumbling noises produced by gas in the intestines)
flushing
incontinence
nausea, vomiting
piloerection (goose bumps)
pupillary dilation
sweating
tachycardia (rapid heart rate)
Psychic symptoms include the following:
detachment, depersonalization
dreamy state
memory distortion: flashback, deja vu (feeling that one has seen something before), deja entendu (feeling that one has heard something before), jamais vu (feeling that one has never seen something that is familiar), jamais entendu (feeling that one has never heard something that is familiar), panoramic vision (rapid recall of past events)
time distortion
unprovoked emotion: fear, pleasure, displeasure, depression, anger, elation, eroticism
Myiasis:
Myiasis may be caused by or feature of (sorted by category) Diseases Database
Iodex Ticks:
Ixodes ticks may be a vector for Diseases Database
may be vector for:
may be a vector for the following ... (listed alphabetically).
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Babesiosis
Borrelia burgdorferi
Colorado tick fever
Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis
Human monocytotropic ehrlichiosis
Kemerovo tick fever
Louping ill
Powassan encephalitis virus
Q fever
Queensland tick typhus
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Tick borne encephalitis
Tularaemia
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lyme disease - early disseminated
Lyme disease - early disseminated
Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Secondary Lyme disease develops within days to months after the tick bite, when the infection spreads via the lymph system or bloodstream.
Symptoms:
Lyme disease can affect the central nervous system and cardiac system. Symptoms can come and go and may disappear after days, weeks, or months.
Symptoms include:
Blurred vision
Fainting
Fatigue
General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
Headache
Heart palpitations
Joint inflammation in the knees and other large joints
Lethargy
Muscle pains
Stiff neck
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
Abnormal sensitivity to light
Confusion
Decreased consciousness
Drooping eyelids
Dysfunctional movement
Facial paralysis (also called Bell's Palsy)
Hallucinations
Loss of muscle function and feeling
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness and tingling
Speech impairment
Exams and Tests:
A physical examination may show signs of neurological problems or heart involvement.
Tests that may be done include:
Chest x-ray
ECG
ELISA test to screen for substances specific to the infection
Examination of cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid
Western blot to confirm the presence of antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi
Treatment:
The objective of treatment is to get rid of the infection with antibiotics. Antibiotics given through a vein (intravenous) are sometimes needed to cure the infection.
Outlook (Prognosis):
Symptoms of arthritis may not respond to treatment. Other symptoms should improve with treatment.
Possible Complications:
Late persistent infection
Tertiary Lyme disease
When to Contact a Medical:
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder.
Prevention:
Getting diagnosed early and treating Lyme disease with antibiotics are the most effective ways to prevent secondary Lyme disease.
References:
Wormser GP, Dattwyler RJ, Shapiro ED, Halperin JJ, Steere AC, Klempner MS, et al. The clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention of lyme disease, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and babesiosis: clinical practice guidelines by the Infectious Disease Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. November 2006;43:1089-1134.
Update Date: 11/1/2007
MedlinePlus - Search Results for: Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/sea...c+ehrlichiosis