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[iuliamentis]

So, I finished reading Sense and Sensibility yesterday, and I have to say, I greatly prefer the movie. I had first seen the movie years ago and loved it, and always meant to read the book, but never quite got around to it. Same thing with Pride and Prejudice. When I first read Pride and Prejudice a while back, I absolutely loved it, since it

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[surfergirl17]

I'm an anatomy major, so if you have questions, I can be of a little help. What I do know is it is a relatively benign thing, but as with anything, can cause problems. It should be monitored, and doctors should be made aware of it, because it is a blood flow condition, as I'm sure you know. You can email me at kearlema@gmail.com if you have specific questions, and I'll do my best to answer them.

[surfergirl17]

Should probably mention that I followed dsudis'link, so I don't sound like a total stalker spaz.

[iuliamentis]

Thank you so much! (and I figured :))

I will definitely e-mail you. I'm mostly interested at this point in symptoms, managing them, etc.

[surfergirl17]

The most common symptom is likely to be light headed ness. Basically what is happening is that your arm is stealing blood meant for your brain. Since your brain has a few sources of blood flow, it often isn't as scary or as critical as it can sound. Maintaining over all health is pretty important, watching blood pressure, etc. Making sure you don't dip too close to anemia or low blood sugar may help you feel better, there is some evidence that it helps some patients. I'm still combing my text books for any additional info, but I also have an array of professors at my disposal so any time you need.

[iuliamentis]

WHY YES, YES WE CAN. YOU APPROACH FROM THE LEFT, AND I'LL APPROACH FROM THE RIGHT.

And yes. Exactly. And then at the end she's apparently really sorry about that? Because she almost died, and Realized the Error of Her Ways? Or something? Whatevs, Jane Austen.

I think I'm going to watch the movie over the weekend. I don't want to hit Kate Winslet in the face with a brick.

[iuliamentis]

I spent that whole book wish Col. Brandon and Eleanor would get together, I seriously did.

A world of yes. Edward was so unspeakably bland. We're supposed to believe that Elinor loves this man, when we never really know that much about him, except that he's always vaguely unhappy.

[merriehaskell]

Got nothing on the anatomical anomalies, but it sounds pretty non-threatening right now?

As for Austen, Sense and Sensibility is the book I've never re-read. I don't recall hating it or anything--certainly nothing in the brick-throwing vein--but somehow, it just doesn't get re-read.

I love P&P best, obviously, but it kind of just... transcends the whole thing. It's not just Austen's book, it's the whole world's. So I don't even rank it when I'm thinking about my favorite Austen. It's just a favorite, period. So, with that caveat, Persuasion is hands down the best Austen. Then Emma. Mansfield Park has a flawed charm; it's the only Austen book where I actually feel tension as we approach the ending. Then Northanger Abbey and S&S, tied for last.

[iuliamentis]

Yeah, I mean, it's nothing life-threatening or anything, it's just...weird.

Hmm, I shall read Persuasion next, then. Although right now I'm reading Life As We Knew It, and I might need to follow it up with some soothing science fiction something or other. I'm really enjoying it, but I've gone through it really quickly, and it's really rather depressing. Also, it's making me exceedingly grateful for food, which I suppose is something *g*

[indywind]

The worst thing about the book, IMHO, is that Margaret Dashwood is not really a character in it. She was essential and humanizing to the movie.

Can't say anything for the health issue, except, wow, interesting, hope it works out okay.

[iuliamentis]

OMG yes. I think that she was most essential in the movie with respect to Edward's character--his interaction with her allowed us to see that he had, y'know, a personality (minor detail).