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Jevon Snead RIP
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So sad. I remember him from his days at Stephenville. Great HS QB and young man.
I played against him in HS and he tore us up. Sad to see him go so young.
It appears, and there are rumors beginning to circulate, though I'm not sure whether they should be trusted-- that Snead died of CTE. Now, normally you don't die of CTE. Usually, you end up blowing your head off or driving your SUV off a cliff. Is it possible he was a victim of CTE? Surely.
But how long does it take to do a neuroanalysis of the brain after the autopsy and for those results to come back? Unless technology has improved, I would think it took more time than has elapsed.
But how long does it take to do a neuroanalysis of the brain after the autopsy and for those results to come back? Unless technology has improved, I would think it took more time than has elapsed.
The rumors are his passing away is another CTE related suicide.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jevansne...gg-n4qGu6uE6BJWRUD9IdU1sgKRi9NvvQFLRnfkY-Csno
Some of you may have seen the recent article on Jevan Snead, his suicide, his playing career, and how CTE affected him.
One thing I learned (re-learned?) is that CTE cannot be diagnosed until after death, via autopsy to see if there is a build-up of Tau proteins.
The symptoms that CTE causes during life, however, are clear and obvious:
If so, consider if you have experienced any of the above issues. Before making impulsive decisions when you drive, post something odd or hurtful on OB, switch careers, or say something hurtful or relationship-ending, give yourself a chance to re-think things. Put the angel in your head, too, to overrule the demon. As you come to an idea that is suicidal, depressed or paranoid, realize it and overrule it. "That's just the CTE talking."
The article is here: https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/s...ad-stephenville-san-angelo-austin/4607688002/
One thing I learned (re-learned?) is that CTE cannot be diagnosed until after death, via autopsy to see if there is a build-up of Tau proteins.
The symptoms that CTE causes during life, however, are clear and obvious:
- ADHD type symptoms
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Headaches
- Difficulty thinking (cognitive impairment)
- Impulsive behavior
- Depression
- Apathy
- Short-term Memory loss
- Amnesia
- Difficulty planning and carrying out tasks (executive function)
- Emotional instability
- Suicidality
- Aggression
- Social instability
- Substance misuse
- Dementia
- Tremors and other movement disorders
- Loss of emotion
- Speech impediments
- Difficulty processing sensory data
- Pathological jealousy
- Paranoia
If so, consider if you have experienced any of the above issues. Before making impulsive decisions when you drive, post something odd or hurtful on OB, switch careers, or say something hurtful or relationship-ending, give yourself a chance to re-think things. Put the angel in your head, too, to overrule the demon. As you come to an idea that is suicidal, depressed or paranoid, realize it and overrule it. "That's just the CTE talking."
The article is here: https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/s...ad-stephenville-san-angelo-austin/4607688002/
Hornsrule, if you think you could be suffering from symptoms of CTE then I would suggest you schedule an appointment with your primary health provider and get him to refer you to a neurologist. I had 8 "diagnosed" concussions in my career. I'm sure there were more that went undiagnosed, but that's another story. I've been CT'd, MRI'd, EEG'd, PET'd, and SSER'd.
I forget where I laid my keys from time to time. I get distracted and forget what I was originally doing, from time to time. I have mood swings from time to time. I want to beat the living sh!t out of people in traffic, from time to time.
And then one day I realized I've been losing my keys, forgetting stuff, having mood swings, and wanting to beat the living sh!t out of sh!tty driver since I was 16.
Go get checked out and let us know what the doctor says.
I forget where I laid my keys from time to time. I get distracted and forget what I was originally doing, from time to time. I have mood swings from time to time. I want to beat the living sh!t out of people in traffic, from time to time.
And then one day I realized I've been losing my keys, forgetting stuff, having mood swings, and wanting to beat the living sh!t out of sh!tty driver since I was 16.
Go get checked out and let us know what the doctor says.
Thanks. I'll try to mention CTE in my next annual checkup with my neuro.
We usually talk about how many seizures I've had, and we shoot the bull as he evaluates my thinking.
Many of the symptoms of CTE occur to people with epilepsy and taking AEDs -- anti-epilepsy drugs. It's hard enough to separate if it's caused by the epilepsy or the AED, without adding CTE to the mix.
I played 6 years of organized football, with 1 concussion, and one more from pole vaulting into a strong headwind while conversing with a buddy (impulsive behavior?). A month later, I tried suicide, and fortunately succeeded by "failing." I've had thoughts since then, but the angel always shuts the demon up. And he always will!
In my football years, I was a get-after-it and take-on-and-defeat-dudes-much-bigger type of player. So I had a lot of the OL-DL and FB blocking and tackling types of small hits that over time cause CTE. I suspect a huge percentage of former players have some level of CTE, even if they discount it as you do, Clob. Maybe 100%.
As I understand it, CTE is a matter of percentage of Tau proteins built up in the brain. You've got SOME Tau, Clob, from all those hits. People who suffered abuse probably have them, too. (I was fortunate in that regard.)
I'm already taking something that helps me not to go aggressive on everyone. If I don't take that SSRI, to me I feel like I'm being rational and calm, and everyone around me thinks I'm insanely furious. I feel like they're lying or exaggerating. (Paranoia?) I'm perfectly calm. What the *** are they complaining about?
Yeah, I've had some EEGs, 24-hour EEGs, a sleep deprivation EEG, several CT scans, 3 or 4 MRIs.
The sleep-deprived EEG was to try to provoke a seizure (it didn't). Per the EEG, I was asleep for 5 hours out of 144 (6 days). The bed was scheduled and/or they weren't willing to continue.
I remember that, but there are years that I remember zero from. I'd forgotten that Jevan Snead died, and don't always remember if celebrities or cousins are still around. Darrell Royal, I know that one.
What I do know for sure is that these tests NEVER show anything helpful to me. Maybe that's a good thing? All they do is to pay for their equipment and give them data to analy$e.
The sleep-deprived EEG was to try to provoke a seizure (it didn't). Per the EEG, I was asleep for 5 hours out of 144 (6 days). The bed was scheduled and/or they weren't willing to continue.
I remember that, but there are years that I remember zero from. I'd forgotten that Jevan Snead died, and don't always remember if celebrities or cousins are still around. Darrell Royal, I know that one.
What I do know for sure is that these tests NEVER show anything helpful to me. Maybe that's a good thing? All they do is to pay for their equipment and give them data to analy$e.
It seems there is never enough science to back up all of the new alternative therapies. Something to look into is ask a compounding pharmacy in your area about Synapsin and also hemp oil or capsules while you are at it. Hemp does lower seizure threshhold. You can then speak with your doctor about it. To me, it is good to look at some of the alternatives therapies in conjunction with the current standards therapy if nothing is getting better and the alternatives don’t add a negative risk.
Glad you’re still with us. Stay strong.
Appreciate the responses. And for not hating me for the crazy *&* I sometimes post.
Actually, you want to raise the seizure threshold, not lower it.
The seizure threshold theory:
The higher the level, the less likely you are to have a seizure. Everyone has a seizure threshold, even if you've never had a seizure. It's your likelihood to have a seizure. If you get pushed beyond that level, a seizure will begin.
It gets raised by having good sleep every night. Eating a healthy diet with lots of minerals, etc. Taking AEDs if you're prescribed them.
It's quite possible that CBD could improve (raise) it. I've taken CBD oil. Have no idea if it helps. I don't take it regularly. I probably can't afford to. I was given the CBD oil I have, but my incredible mother-in-law. THC would help, for sure, since it would relax me, but I don't do illegal stuff, and again, it's expensive.
The SSRI I take relaxes me some, but not always enough. I'm already at the upper end of dosage. Besides, it impacts how my body metabolizes the AED, so taking more could mess that up.
Alcohol lowers it, but I've never had a seizure after a beer. Caffeine isn't good, but ditto. Flashing lights in some people. Ditto. Certain drugs are known to lower it, like antihistamines or certain antibiotics. Ditto. Fever. Never experienced menstruation. Never had a seizure from fasting, but I haven't fasted for incredible periods.
The main seizure trigger for me is work / social stress. All my seizures in the last few years have been while working. Also forgetting to take my meds, or switching things up (like when I take my SSRI, or if I split my SSRI into two, or take it as one pill). It's important for me to have a stache of meds hidden at work, at my kids' place, in my glove compartment, etc. And having a wife really helps. If I'm at work and she's home, she can check if I took my meds, since I don't always remember. It's not helpful to double up on the meds, either. The stress of not being sure if I've taken my meds, or if I'm going to be exposed at work for my memory loss, or suddenly remembering that I have seizures and the sudden worry that I'll have one right then... Those are the kinds of things that lead to seizures.
True about the threshold. I just misspoke. You don’t need thc, but it is legal for any hemp/cbd products to have 0.3% max. The hemp plant has more than 80 alkaloids that are therapeutic. THC has its place, but gets too much credit. If money is an issue, then these aren’t viable alternatives because neither is cheap and not covered by any insurance.
Part of the issue with CTE and epilepsy is that it messes with your brain, and thus your ability to hold a job, follow through on ideas, remember contacts, not say anything inappropriate, do something impulsive, etc. So it's going to mess with your finances, no matter how hard you work.
And I'm a beast at work. I really kick tail, or at least I'm trying to. Worked 55.6 hours last week, and trained others.
So if something is expensive, you can't afford it.
And I'm a beast at work. I really kick tail, or at least I'm trying to. Worked 55.6 hours last week, and trained others.
So if something is expensive, you can't afford it.
