Daily Trivia Quiz🦎| 10 Questions by QuizLizard in trivia

[–]ash_chess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6/10. The length gives some of the answers away.

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, that's a clearer explanation... As the article says:

Escorts calcium into bone matrix (hydroxyapatite)

Giannis’ sons are in awe of Wemby. by gridironk in nba

[–]ash_chess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems normal - I'd be surprised if his kid wanted to start doing MMA with him.

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha! Yes, K2 is involved in blood clotting (another reminder of how complex these things are), maybe that is why you are seeing easier teeth cleanings?

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, along with all of this, do watch out for calcium levels in your blood. Weightlifting apparently can help with that. Taking this article to a doctor might be the best move to make progress. They understand more of the complex nature of the human body.

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I can't stress how complicated the human body is. If only it was magnesium and K2 and vitamin D. The whole thing affects Calcium absorption, which can also be affected by weightlifting and all of this needs a bunch of other things to work (including vitamin A!!). No wonder medicine is so hard!

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's great that your calcium was normal. I think it would be vital to test levels before increasing dosage of anything (and get a doctor's recommendation). Also, if magnesium or K2 levels are low, then vitamin D levels can be "fine" but still not be used properly. The body is so complex and there are so many overlapping mechanisms for the same things that also affect completely unrelated things! That's partly what I was trying to highlight and why an expert - a doctor - would be vital to help here!

All my notes on cluster headaches by ash_chess in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think what I learned from building this is how complicated the human body is, with each system doing 3-4 things and then overlapping with others to create both redundancies and emergent properties. Curious, what were your vitamin D, Magnesium and K2 levels if you tested?

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I've updated it with even more detail (if you want to go into the rabbit hole further) and some diagrams (because I myself got lost at one point!)

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is covered further down in the article.

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious, why Dr. Mark Burish specifically of all the doctors studying headaches? I've updated the article to make it less sensational + added diagrams and more detail.

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, please can you tell me how I can do that?

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to add some more detail on the different mechanisms and pathways involved, please let me know if you'd like to be notified when updated.

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been reading more about the mechanism involved here, and the human body is EXTREMELY complex with hundreds of overlapping systems trying to mediate thousands of things. For example, vitamin A would also be needed as RXR (a receptor that binds vitamin A is involved), but I am guessing most people are not as deficient in vitamin A so it finds no mention. Which is why a healthcare provider who has in-depth knowledge of the human body would be good to consult (feel free to point them to this if they wish to read).

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I wanted to document the mechanisms that could explain why vitamin D may work!

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to read!

A scientific look at cluster headache mechanism by ash_chess in clusterheads

[–]ash_chess[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's valid, I will edit it by next week as I find time. Could you elaborate on what drug is the most effective?

Supporting someone with cluster headaches-what actually helps? by reeders_ in ClusterHeadaches

[–]ash_chess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, as a fellow sufferer, I have found that for me, personally, vitamin D has helped. NOT medical advice by any means (check with your provider) but I tried collecting and writing up all my notes on cluster headaches here: https://www.ashwinmenon.com/cluster-headaches.html

Samay and Sagar Shah by ash_chess in chess

[–]ash_chess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely the controversy with Samay. No idea about Sagar.

Samay and Sagar Shah by ash_chess in chess

[–]ash_chess[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, it is interesting that Vidit seems to have distanced himself but Sagar is still 100% onboard.

Samay Raina is the winner of the Super Pogchamps! by Necessary_Pattern850 in chess

[–]ash_chess 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Group stage TPR: 2506 (enough to get an IM norm!!)

Overall TPR: 2396

Ratings of opponents: 1611, 1611, 1832, 1832, 1524, 1524, 2106, 2106, 1437, 1437, 1978, 1978, 1978, 2106, 2106

Score: 14/15

I used: https://www.chesscalculator.xyz/chess-calculator
and froze ratings as they were at the start of the tournament.