Brain health update | Another VLOG

[@cindiegrimm5983]

That rooster is a handsome guy! I've never seen such a clean chicken coop. Great job Ashley!!

[@backroadbirder3316]

So there's a van life guy in Europe that has been having the cerebrospinal fluid leakage. He had a surgery to patch the area where the leak was and is doing much better. His name is Luca, and the channel is "Leave Everything and Wander". He actually had a stroke from his, scary stuff. The episodes following his stroke were in November/December, and he just recently had a followup video regarding his health, if you want to check those out. Best wishes to you, Josh!

[@shelleynobleart]

Josh, I love this health update because for the first time what you said seemed to indicate the docs are zeroing in on the brain pain cause. And to me, once they find the actual cause, they can fix it. Holding good thoughts for you and happy the whole ordeal has likely saved your precious sight. PS: Your vlogs are sheer art.

[@LivinInSim]

I know that sometimes when folks have epidural anesthesia, which is numbing medication injected into the epidural space near the spinal cord, a tiny puncture of the dura around the cord can inadvertently occur, causing a small leak of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) into the spine. The pressure in the spinal column is very delicate. This also causes intense headaches that are very difficult to address through pain management and other treatments. Lying down relieves the pressure imbalance, and unfortunately sometimes that is the only way to get relief. Practitioners can also attempt what is called an epidural blood patch. Your blood is drawn and some is injected into the epidural space. This works at least 2/3 of the time. But I don't know if it is done in cases like Josh's where the patient hasn't had an epidural, but possibly some other stress that caused the leak of CSF. This particular condition after the epidural usually resolves in a week or two, but has been known to last up to a year. This makes me have hope that Josh's condition will finally resolve as well, if it is due to a leak of CSF.

[@joellenmeek658]

Thanks for all the updates. Really enjoyed seeing “O HENRY” and his pack of buddies. Stay safe and well.

[@mamiebobb4173]

oooh - I'd like a finger painting of Dixon! Maybe with a couple of the girls in the background? (Opal and Ginger would be pretty. Just thinking....)

[@ivydickson7596]

Lovely chickens. Magnificent rooster. Great crowing there Josh. You are both great chicken parents.

[@viviannefraser5974]

Keep the rooster! Every coop needs one. If you want to hear the rooster crow put him in a box then cover to make artificial darkness when he comes out he should crow? Old 4H trick that my boys Club did in crowing contests. 🤣our little Banty rooster won at a 4H competition. 😍

[@eternaldarkness6]

Woo hoo!! Brain progress!!

[@tami8027]

Thanks for all the updates. Glad they are still looking for an answer to the headaches. It was great to see the chickens and I just adore the dogs. I am always hoping to see them in a vlog or live. You sure have been busy on all the lovely boards.

[@evadenebrosky6589]

Always so fun to watch. Love these shorter ones. Can't always watch your long ones since I have a brain issue too. Finally found a good Dr. who goes way beyond what others will do for you. You are in my prayers.

[@charskene714]

I’m hoping all your problems get solved. And you can get back to normal. I enjoy all your Vlogs. And I look forward to seeing everything you do

[@vickilewis6730]

Love your chickens! The "ink" they will be using for the MRI is contrast dye.

[@wendywobbles1]

So happy that the medics are sorting you out Josh, good luck with all of that. The chickens are so beautiful, good luck with all the work you have, at least you will eat for a while hahah ;)

[@d.a.scrimgeour7713]

I’m not sure if I missed something but I have to say the camera incredibly sharp, crisp and clear.. it’s like being right there ❤

[@cynthiacleaver9742]

I hope they get your noggin figured out soon!! Fun blog!!💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@srqlisa7881]

Nice dart landing. Love the bond between you two. Wow the chickens are looking really healthy and it does seem like they all are getting along. Many many blessings for your health Josh, keep up the happy attitude it will serve you well.

[@Stephen_A.]

LOL. The finger flames !! 😍

[@ireneryll7457]

Thanks for rhe updates Josh..Wishing you all the very best in your health ❤ the birds and pups look so 😊 happy awesome to see. Loving my banana and cheese boards and glad so many people have ordered and will be getting theirs soon!

[@auntminervasikler7764]

SO SO glad to see your VLOG. Loved the chicken update and seeing. Ashleigh. Must be hard to believe that people you do not know care about your health, and how you all are. Miss that you cannot work on your house and hear more plans for the future while you try to resolve your medical issues. Keep kicking A-S with both feet!

[@MsLori1973]

That kitty litter scoop is a fantastic idea 😂 who would a thunk it. 😊

[@schnauzersareawesome7209]

I feel for you. I had a two-month long neurological journey for my MS diagnosis. (I am fine now.) The spinal tap to confirm it gave me a terrible 72-hour headache due to a small CSF leak. If you have a tear, I can only imagine your headache. I'm glad they caught your glaucoma. Wishing you the best.

[@guitarmissy329]

You and JAKOTA are so adorable together. I love to hang out with my sisters.

[@nelliehedrick3147]

So glad they are finally doing more...you and Ashley are always in my prayers!!

[@Lisa-pn1ic]

Lucky chickens! Living the royal life in their Chicken castle!!❤

[@texmexmeli915]

May God bless you with a speedy recovery and good health 🙏 ❤

[@outoftheburrough]

Josh I'm glad you mentioned CFS leak, you might be sick of it all by now I saw a video on someone else's channel the other week that was somewhat identical symptoms to what you had though somewhat in reverse of yours (she had low CFS onset which then flipped to high pressure) I'll dig it up so you can watch it and make your own assessment against your experience & potentially direct discussions with your experts if you're interested. Good to hear the eyeballs are scheduled in, fingers crossed that resolves that but at least they are now aware and will keep their eyes on you & yours. Lovely to have an update on the girls feathered & 4 footed (& Dixon, Buddy & Henry)

[@leahr.2620]

When Jakota got the bulls-eye and started jumping around laughing that was soooo funny.🤣🤣🤣

[@julied6322]

Hoping that you finally get the answer to your head pain. Sucks being in constant pain. On another note: I had 2 roosters when I was a girl. They were given to me one Easter by an aunt. I was the only one who could go into their coop without being attacked. So most roosters would be cool with people they're familiar with. When we let them out to free range no one could come into our yard. Even the dogs steered clear. Best watch animals we ever had.

[@khamilton7537]

Watching Jakota jumping around with excitement is worth the price of admission every time!!!😂

[@barbarairving1248]

Enjoyed your vlog and it was good to get all the updates. Fingers crossed the new MRI will provide some answers at last. X

[@TheeEggMan]

Classy Ashley..she is such a compliment to your vlog Joshua! 💁‍♀️ Lovely chicks as well! I gave away my rooster. He was BIG..mean as well.🐓

[@benitagrattan193]

Love love love that particular banana bread board.,...also love that Henry was trying to give you a kiss or smelling your breath ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kristyklassen9399]

I have a spinal cord injury and had to get eye surgery because my scf fluid built up on my optic nerve and tail bone. I almost went blind but after my eye surgery with glasses l can see fine without glasses l only can see close not far. Once the surgery happened my migraine stopped.

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Jakota ! Great throw !! 🥰

[@theStrugglingGrandma]

Your darts make it on the board.. that's a win in my book! 😉

[@justynejaniszewski4626]

Nice catching up with you guys. Thanks

[@ChaiLatte13]

There's another KZbinr I watch that had a CSF leak. They misdiagnosed his headaches as being from a herniated disk, but he ended up having a series of strokes. He's doing well now though. I'm glad your doctors are continuing to look and hopefully will get it figured out soon. It's been a long time not knowing what the heck is going on. ☹

[@petat13]

Is that Luca from LeAW? He has a spinal leak that caused 3 strokes. He’s such a lovely man. I’m so pleased he’s ok.

[@ChaiLatte13]

@@petat13 Yep!

[@candacew6567]

So glad you brought that up! I was just going to msg Josh the same when I read your comment. Maybe Josh, you can connect with Luca to ask him about his experience. Or at least, watch his videos specific to CSF.

[@katieallen3927]

I sure hope you get some answers on your health issues soon.

[@lincolnlandpicker]

Josh, Just learning about the health problem. Just want you to know I and my friends are Praying for you for complete healing. God's Blessings sir. (Just started following and subscribed to your channel). Found you through Curiosity dude. :)

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you Josh and Ashley!

[@jimjackson5544]

It's called a Dye. Although it isn't what you and I might call a Dye as it has No Color to it. Usually it is something like Barium which is Photo Opaque so it causes x-rays to show vessels much brighter.

[@Stephen_A.]

Dixon is handsome ! 💙

[@viviannefraser5974]

It’s fun to watch you and your brother play/act like kids!

[@candacecunningham367]

Wow nice board!

[@Stephen_A.]

You crow great Josh ! 😍

[@dcallan812]

Great news your head thing is moving again great update 2x👍 I had 2 full scans of my spine. In the UK we can request our medical records so I asked for my scans and a few DVD full of data turns up. Its odd to see your insides.

[@jennieadamsMM]

Hi JJosh❣️When I played darts on a league, I was told never to play by throwing the dart from behind my face. I was supposed to keep the dart in view at all times. Maybe that will help you get the bull’s-eye better. Although Jakota seems to be doing fine by not following that rule😂 🤗💕🦋

[@kathywiseman7944]

Also you both are not keeping the dart level before you throw it. You are arching your arms. Nice video, by the way.

[@howardwest1347]

lol that arm hanging through the ceiling is so funny!!!!!! Goes with Josh’s sense of humor. Donna northern Michigan.

[@laurengriffin5713]

This really had me laughing more than once! Relieved youve moved up the ques for the mris & eye appointment to get substantial things moving towards answers & resolution. Sorry ya gotta wait til march for the eyes, thats a long time to have to wait & worry about it. But the best thing is you still having your sweet amazing creative positive attitude! Im so glad you are managing to take this with such incredible stride considering. Youre a good man with a beautiful life. Hoping everyones good mojo is helping steer this thing the right way for you!

[@cherrydowns7745]

Leaking CSF makes sense. My OB patients always complained of headaches after a epispinal injection for delivery. Spinal fluid was leaked before injection to prevent blood being injected into the spine.

[@dawnweck]

Josh, you are just about the cutest dude out there on you tube. I love your personality, your humor and mostly your talent. I love your interactions with Ashley. More young people need to take lessons from you, on how to be a well-rounded and caring person. I hope after all the poking and prodding your doctors can fix you up. You still have so much to give to the world. Hugs to Y'all

[@newday5]

Beautiful boards ! Best wishes hope your health problems get resolved

[@karenmilligan5597]

The chicken flock has grown since I've seen them. They all look good and healthy. You guys have more dogs than I do now. Thanks for the updates.

[@hippydippy]

So glad to hear you're getting a second opinion on your "head case" Josh. 2 head's are always better than one. Speaking of, when my younger brother was still alive, whenever we'd work together I'd always say, "Well between the 2 of us, we almost = 1 brain"... I miss him. Anyway... The cutting boards are beautiful. I hope to buy one soon. Wishing you & Ashley nothing but the best. Be well.

[@milliewilkie1969]

praying for diagnosis and full recovery xx

[@ToriLynnH]

I am soooo happy to be on the commission list! Thrilled to wait for my cutting board. Grain is so cool! Love wood! Can you assembly line the banana boards?

[@JoshuaAlexander138]

We do, but each one is unique, so, its not how you might think.

[@deeheart9988]

Thanks for the update!! Our neighbors have chickens and a rooster. He crows all the time! We love him🎉😊

[@Cherylsgirls]

Although I’m not in a position to be a patreon, I am able to let the ads play through so that’s what I do to help you. 😊 I’m hopeful you will soon get some answers about your brain issues. 😊🙏🙏🙏😊

[@christinedrumm973]

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[@antidotetochaoschats]

Too funny- the add that played while you were in the coop was for township and the first activity was raiding chickens and collecting eggs. Is there an algorithm deciding which add matches the content?

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Ashley ! ❤

[@Mary-ji6fj]

Hey Josh. I also found out in the summer that I have a very high risk of acute angle closure and had the idiotomy procedure in Oct. Easy breezy. Just have to get eyes checked abt every 4 to 6 months. I know it will go well for you.

[@heatherbella]

Josh! I had drain holes lasered in my eyes 3 years ago for acute angle glaucoma! It was scary at first but in the end it was no big deal. A lot of eye drops but otherwise not bad. I'm sure you'll sail through no problem!

[@viviannefraser5974]

You said it the best! That board is the best looking yet!

[@shebacat565]

Nice brotherly bond and competition. Lovely Ashley. Awesome pack of dogs, so many shapes and sizes.

[@jillipepper5353]

I had Mylegrams ( not sure that’s spelled right🤔) where they did a lumbar punch, injected dye into my spinal fluid and then did scans looking for anomalies. They put me out to do them, they for sure don’t want you to move while they have a needle in your spine, when I woke up I had the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life in my brain. It was a couple days the first time and it was unbearable, they tried various pain meds but in the end , in both cases, they had to do a lumbar patch which is where they withdraw blood from you and inject some into the spot they did the punch hoping it will coagulate and block the hole. They figured air was leaking into the hole and going up to my brain causing pressure and horrible pain. It worked both times and was instant relief. SO if it’s a tear that’s in your spine somewhere I can say I understand the terrible pain you’ve been in. Maybe they will do a scan with some dye to try and find it, if you wake up with the headache from hell tell them you want a lumbar patch NOW! Otherwise they may or may not do it, the only reason they did it the second time was because I knew what to ask and talked to my doctor about it beforehand. Even then because it was done on a Friday they wouldn’t call her at home even though she had told me to get them to. She should have written an order saying that , so I spent another 2 days in hell. It was worse that time because they gave me some weird drug that made me hallucinate in a not fun way. Needless to say I was really peed off at them all.

[@JoshuaAlexander138]

Interesting. When i had the lumbar puncture during the first hospital visit, to rule out brain bleed, meningitis, etc. They didnt put me under for that. Just had me lean forward and not move. Feels weird and a little painful, but was a pretty easy process. Sadly in the end,it didnt yield any answers to what was causing my head explosion, that wouldn't(and still wont) go away. I wanted to film the spinal tap procedure but felt awkward asking permission and then also getting someone to do the actual filming as i wouldnt be able to. It didnt help of course that, it was hard to focus on anything. Ao i didnt end up filming it but i did take pictures of my spinal fluid. I showed pics in the vlog where i first shared this situation. Anyway, i did indeed get different headaches from that. They are bad but not as bad and seemed to be manageable / "treatable" by laying down. Though i definitely dont want to get those again. Or if i had to, maybe not both headaches at the same time. Lol. Luckily those only lasted a couple weeks or so. Didnt do a blood patch because by the time I decided I couldn't handle much more pain, it would have likely caused more of the same headache due to another punture to administer the blood patch. Though if i do have a cfs leak, they will do a blood patch most likely anyway. Lol. It will be a relief if its simple like that, but such a bummer to know i would have had only a few weeks of pain had i gotten the blood patch. Not 10 months of constant headache pain. Though i do have to say, the pain these days is usually only severe in the evenings and not as bad as the first few months unless i over do it. Definitly not good, but i know it can be so much worse. It sounds like our experiences are definitly different, as i didnt find the punture headache to be the worst i had, but i can say with certainty that it's in a close 2nd place, and im sorry you went through that. I managed to relieve them some what by laying down for 30 minutes or so. But standing up would bring them back pretty quickly.I wish that would work with what ever i have that hasnt gone away. I bet with out whatever my current 10 month headache is, I might describe the lumbar headache as the worst pain i ever felt. Silver lining. If i got the head ache thing cured, perhaps i would have never had my eyes checked and would be ignorant of my risk of going blind. Life is life. Keep kicking ass with both feet!

[@mavahuth5044]

The ink is called contrast. In simple terms, when you get a M.R.I or a cat scan. The contrast goes all the place and if there is a blockage, the Drs can n see it. Good luck with everything.

[@lorikendrick5076]

Your rooster is stunning! I like to listen to the hens. I am very happy for your doctors finally getting together.

[@kboots4723]

you need to get better fast Josh. Wishing you good health soon!

[@jeanniescrochetcreations4978]

New subscribers from Alex's channel. Do you have a current diagnosis? You and Ashley are awesome! Love watching your channel! Watching you play darts reminded me of when i used to play dart tournaments. I was also on a couple of pool leagues.

[@searchingforsigns8445]

So glad your making progress with testing. When this happened, I commented it may be a spinal fluid leak. Hang in there, your getting closer to answers, health comes first!!!

[@sueduffy7956]

Hey Josh I had the same as your eyes do - had mine lasered last year (top tip - take sunglasses to wear afterwards!) lots of eye drops every 6hrs but all went well. I too suffered the headaches like you (I was in a London Neuro Hosp (The National) but gradually they faded out so keep heart my friend 😃😃

[@noob26]

Getting your chickens to peck at the keys on tiny musical toys - put yoghurt on the keys. They will peck away until it is all gone.

[@barbaraann7173]

Thanks for the updates....re: chicken manure...do you save & and make "Chicken Manure Tea" for fertilizing the garden? My G/F had a barrel full of water...would put the C Manure in it....ps...she had gorgeous gardens & flowers around her acreage........... Nice to hear the update on the scheduled MRI... and everything else...I spotted a cutting board that I absolutely love, will be sending you an email.... Keep care... ❤ to both of you...from BC

[@paulanull8731]

Listening to your intro music I think you need to listen to "Canned Heat". I think you would enjoy them. I think about you and I am hoping your docs do a better job than mine have so far. Regards.

[@annahutchinson]

Same thing in Philadelphia 5 levels but you have to go to 1 to get in

[@Melanbrocolli]

Glad to hear brain stuff moving along! Nugget the chicken 😂 love seeing you and Jakotas relationship man. Like my sis and I :) Much love from NZ🇳🇿💗🇳🇿

[@melindarozas1334]

I am so sorry for being gone for so long; I'm so sorry you are going through this!! I have that Chiari Malformation. They wanted to do surgery but I didn't do it cause I did not want no one touching that part close to my brain and mess me up worse or being killed during surgery. I feel for you going through this!! Sending you prayers and hope you get some answers soon!!! Much love to you!!

[@melindarozas1334]

BTW your chickens and rooster are beautiful.

[@sandifigueroa6914]

My all time fave is the board with infestation, disease, and fungus! Go figure huh! How much are the boards?

[@CindysGems]

I like the black & white chickens

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

Hey Josh, haven't watched for awhile. Where did the new dogs come from?

[@angiewarren6045]

Hey Josh! How do I get a cutting board? They are so pretty! 😍 I woke up today with a bad headache and thought of you. It must suck to have a headache all of the time! I can barely function with this one and I know yours are much worse! So glad the medical community hasn’t given up on you! Hopefully you’ll get good news soon! Hope you have a wonderful week!

[@patpeters6331]

Scroll down in the description box, Josh's email address is listed. 🙂

[@deniseboldea1624]

Geez, your much too young to be having so many issues, but at least they caught the eye issue early enough to handle it, here's hoping for a speedy recovery. Opal is my favorite, love her hairdoo.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

THE CHICKENS LOOK HAPPY & HEALTHY!! JOSH, GOOD TRY ON THE ROOSTER CROW, KEEP PRACTICING!!! YOU COULD USE THE PHONE TO SOUND A, CROWING SOUND, THAT WOULD BE FUNNY, TO SEE HOW DIXION, REACTS? Do take care. Fl., U.S.A.

[@liz_esan]

Get well! Xxoo to you both.

[@donnamackenzie9124]

I became quite ill once, was in hospital for 11 days- after recovering, we learned, when I returned to making stained glass, and using flux, that the original cause of my illness was the fumes from the flux. Do you use flux ?

[@maureenbrophy7852]

U have a lot of cake boards do u still go covers for them. Such beautiful wood. Thinking about u for op. It’s fast Chicks great🎉 Ashley 🥰

[@dorothysutton5196]

Since I’m now a regular watcher of your blogs now - (I’ve watched you on Curiosity Inc for a long time) - Can you tell me which # vlog I can watch that talks about how you chose the house and land you bought?

[@JoshuaAlexander138]

We got the house before we did youtube. I just shared pictures on my instagram.

[@anns.2621]

Hi Jason, Just wondering if you've ever used old pianos for your projects because people are always giving away , and the wood is so beautiful... there's a guy here near Orillia Ontario (too far for you that is even willing to deliver them) but anyways I hope your headaches go away, I used to get a lot of them , the cluster... but now that I am older not so many anymore.

[@ToriLynnH]

What kind of rocks do you feed your chickens? What was that noise?! Hahaha Who knew about their eyes? "'Splains a lot Lucy."

[@debbiebunyard4829]

a naturopath said that eating fresh Rosemary daily helps with migraine and head pain. Worth a try

[@stephaniepaterson2395]

wow i must have missed many videos cause i did not know you guys had a rooster, the last one i watched you had just picked up some new chickens, and one of them had a baby

[@ashleyrose4949]

The baby chick is the rooster 😊

[@karenmilligan5597]

Aww, you will be having baby chicks, possibly. 🐣🐤🐥

[@annie-k5213]

I've had both really nice roosters and total jerks So far the breed has not made a differnce

[@annesmith8111]

Thinking of wood have you tried shou sugi ban it is amazing to see how it is done and finished product. prayers are with you always.

[@lindaidler4921]

That K clinic…..recognized the place…Lol…..Take care Josh!

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Henry ! 💙

[@armidaperez5360]

Lots of prayers for you

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Buddy ! 💙

[@Stephen_A.]

Hi Ava ! ❤

[@carolmiller7310]

Thanks 😊

[@farcuf]

LOVED this video. A eclectic mix of art and news and fun!!