She knew Zod long before rehab.
Adult star Emily Willis, 25, suffered severe brain damage and was left permanently disabled after cardiac arrest during ketamine addiction
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She knew Zod long before rehab.
that's what drug Matthew Perry died from
Do you know if it has been officially confirmed that is what she has?
Locked-in syndrome explained as update on Emily Willis' condition is given
Adult film star Emily Willis fell seriously unwell in February 2024 and has since developed possible locked-in syndrome.
'Locked-in syndrome' explained as it plagues porn star Emily Willis
Adult entertainment star Emily Willis, 25, has been paralyzed by extremely rare locked-in syndrome, which affects just under 1,000 Americans, according to a lawsuit filed by her family.
I had locked-in syndrome - I'm one of the only people to survive
Jake Haendel, from Boston, survived a rare and terminal progressive brain disease that left him unable to move or speak - but still completely conscious.
Coma and Locked-In Syndrome are both conditions that involve severe impairments of consciousness and motor function, but they are fundamentally different in terms of the level of awareness and control the person retains. Here's a breakdown of each condition and how they differ:
Key characteristics of a coma:
Key characteristics of Locked-In Syndrome:
Locked-In Syndrome is diagnosed through a neurological exam and imaging studies, like MRI or CT scans, to rule out other conditions. In a person with LIS, the brain waves and cognitive activity are normal, and the person will show signs of consciousness, such as eye movements, but they won't show purposeful motor responses.
Coma
A coma is a state of unconsciousness in which a person is unresponsive to their environment, including sounds, lights, and physical stimuli. People in a coma are not awake and do not respond to external stimuli in a purposeful way. It is typically caused by severe injury or illness, such as a traumatic brain injury, stroke, drug overdose, or certain diseases.Key characteristics of a coma:
- Lack of awareness: The person in a coma has no awareness of their surroundings and is unresponsive to most stimuli, though some reflexive movements might still occur.
- No voluntary movement: The person cannot control their body or make purposeful movements.
- No communication: Comatose individuals are unable to communicate with the outside world.
- Variety of levels: Comas can vary in depth. Some comas may be lighter, where a person could have minimal responses (e.g., opening eyes or making small movements), while others are much deeper, with no observable response at all.
Locked-In Syndrome
Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is a neurological condition in which a person is fully conscious and aware of their surroundings but is unable to move or speak due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles, except for eye movement.Key characteristics of Locked-In Syndrome:
- Full consciousness: People with LIS are completely aware of their environment and can hear and understand everything around them, but they cannot move or communicate in the usual ways. This is a stark contrast to a coma.
- Voluntary eye movements: Most individuals with Locked-In Syndrome can still move their eyes (e.g., blinking, up/down or side-to-side), which can be used to communicate, often through eye-tracking systems or by blinking in response to questions.
- Paralysis: LIS is often caused by damage to the brainstem, specifically the pons, which affects motor control. The motor pathways responsible for voluntary movement are disrupted, leaving the person unable to move their body, but leaving their cognitive functions intact.
- No speech or voluntary movement: People with LIS cannot speak, move their limbs, or perform purposeful actions, but they may be able to communicate using blinks, eye movements, or advanced technology such as speech-generating devices or eye-tracking devices.
Locked-In Syndrome is diagnosed through a neurological exam and imaging studies, like MRI or CT scans, to rule out other conditions. In a person with LIS, the brain waves and cognitive activity are normal, and the person will show signs of consciousness, such as eye movements, but they won't show purposeful motor responses.
Differences Between Coma and Locked-In Syndrome:
| Characteristic | Coma | Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) |
|---|---|---|
| Consciousness | Unconscious, no awareness of surroundings | Fully conscious, aware of surroundings |
| Physical movement | No purposeful movement, only reflexive movements (if any) | Paralysis of voluntary muscles, but some eye movements possible |
| Communication | No communication, cannot respond | Can communicate with eye movements (e.g., blinking, eye tracking) |
| Cause | Typically caused by brain injury, stroke, drug overdose, or severe medical conditions | Caused by brainstem damage, often the pons, which controls motor functions but leaves cognitive functions intact |
| Diagnosis | Glasgow Coma Scale, reflex testing, and neuroimaging (MRI/CT) | Neurological examination, MRI/CT scan, sometimes brain activity monitoring to confirm consciousness |
