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dyna mo · 06-15-2015, 11:00 AM

I've had a MC license since i was 16, the same time i earned my driver's license. And i've owned and ridden plenty of bikes since then up to a couple years ago

Recently, a couple gfyers were concerned about how being diabetic could interfere with riding motorcycles, one of those gfyers, **********, claimed i was full of shit about my diabetic complications being the reason for having to let go of something i've loved for decades.

as we all know, ********** is none too smart so this is an attempt to smarten him up a bit.

diabetes attacks nerves. for instance, it attacks the nerve endings in toes most commonly. Those nerves dies, consequently, the toe does not receive oxygen and such as it needs and it dies, requiring amputation, etc.

one of the more rare nerves that insulin-dependent diabetes attacks is the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve, historically cited as the pneumogastric nerve, is the tenth cranial nerve and interfaces with parasympathetic control of the heart and digestive tract.

this is where my 32 year battle with diabetes has manifested itself in the worst way. as a result of the damage to my vagus nerve, I've developed a condition called neurocardiogenic syncope, also known as Vasovagal attack

Episodes of vasovagal attacks are typically recurrent, and usually occur when the predisposed person is exposed to a specific trigger. Prior to losing consciousness, the individual frequently experiences early signs or symptoms such as lightheadedness, nausea, the feeling of being extremely hot or cold (accompanied by sweating), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), an uncomfortable feeling in the heart, fuzzy thoughts, confusion, a slight inability to speak/form words (sometimes combined with mild stuttering), weakness and visual disturbances such as lights seeming too bright, fuzzy or tunnel vision, black cloud-like spots in vision, and a feeling of nervousness can occur as well. The symptoms last for a few seconds before the loss of consciousness (if it is lost), which typically happens when the person is sitting up.

There are several triggers for this condition, for me, the big problem trigger is adrenaline. when I get an adrenaline blast I am highly at risk of a Vasovagal attack.

Motorcycling is an adrenaline rush for me, consequently it is a trigger and I luckily escaped a serious accident the last time i rode one of my bikes.

Consequently, my family and I decided that I should stop riding.

gofuckyourself tlcgirls and **********.

06-15-2015, 11:00 AM
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,131	By request, how diabetes made me give up motorcycling. I've had a MC license since i was 16, the same time i earned my driver's license. And i've owned and ridden plenty of bikes since then up to a couple years ago Recently, a couple gfyers were concerned about how being diabetic could interfere with riding motorcycles, one of those gfyers, ********, claimed i was full of shit about my diabetic complications being the reason for having to let go of something i've loved for decades. as we all know, ****** is none too smart so this is an attempt to smarten him up a bit. diabetes attacks nerves. for instance, it attacks the nerve endings in toes most commonly. Those nerves dies, consequently, the toe does not receive oxygen and such as it needs and it dies, requiring amputation, etc. one of the more rare nerves that insulin-dependent diabetes attacks is the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve, historically cited as the pneumogastric nerve, is the tenth cranial nerve and interfaces with parasympathetic control of the heart and digestive tract. this is where my 32 year battle with diabetes has manifested itself in the worst way. as a result of the damage to my vagus nerve, I've developed a condition called neurocardiogenic syncope, also known as Vasovagal attack Episodes of vasovagal attacks are typically recurrent, and usually occur when the predisposed person is exposed to a specific trigger. Prior to losing consciousness, the individual frequently experiences early signs or symptoms such as lightheadedness, nausea, the feeling of being extremely hot or cold (accompanied by sweating), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), an uncomfortable feeling in the heart, fuzzy thoughts, confusion, a slight inability to speak/form words (sometimes combined with mild stuttering), weakness and visual disturbances such as lights seeming too bright, fuzzy or tunnel vision, black cloud-like spots in vision, and a feeling of nervousness can occur as well. The symptoms last for a few seconds before the loss of consciousness (if it is lost), which typically happens when the person is sitting up. There are several triggers for this condition, for me, the big problem trigger is adrenaline. when I get an adrenaline blast I am highly at risk of a Vasovagal attack. Motorcycling is an adrenaline rush for me, consequently it is a trigger and I luckily escaped a serious accident the last time i rode one of my bikes. Consequently, my family and I decided that I should stop riding. gofuckyourself tlcgirls and ********.