Comments for Genetic study finds seven different types of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome at http://www.ei-resource.org , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://www.ei-resource.org Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/genetic-study-finds-seven-different-types-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comment-629 A very good point Mirabell. The problem at present is there isn't enough coherent evidence of the various biological abnormalities in ME/CFS to be able to categorize patients that way....so doing it by symptoms is the next best thing. I'm sure in the future the subtypes can be refined based on both types of data and then we'll really be on our way to effective diagnosis and treatment. - Maff Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:40:58 +0100 http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/genetic-study-finds-seven-different-types-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comment-628 I don't fit into either category, and so I don't find it very useful. I am a mix between several of this. I am sceptical to dividing the subtypes according to symptoms, I would rather think a division based on findings (mitocondries etc) would be more usefull. - Mirabell Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:42:32 +0100 http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/genetic-study-finds-seven-different-types-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comment-95 Well done Dr Kerr for confirming the genetic link! I also fit into two or three of these above categories and after expert diagnosis in 2005, had a CFS bloodtest done by a brilliant bio chemist in London. The results showed that my CFS/Fibro symptoms were being caused by mitochondrial malfunction (not making enough ATP)and poor translocator protein function, with the possibility of it being due to a retention problem. At that stage I was a 'wheelchair' case with brainfog and severe muscle pain. However since taking Guaifenesin tablets to correct this retention issue, (www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com) I've recovered significantly, can walk again and am having more painfree days. I'd highly recommend this treatment to get better. By the way, Genetic research is also underway in the USA to confirm this possible cause (phosphate retention) of CFS/ME/Fibro. - Nin Horrox Mon, 26 May 2008 21:29:10 +0100 http://www.ei-resource.org/news/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-news/genetic-study-finds-seven-different-types-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comment-87 I am over the moon that finally it looks like we are going to conquer this awful illness thanks to the brilliant Dr. Kerr and all the other wonderful researchers. I seem to fit into two or three of the catagories shown above but perhaps that can be sorted out when the time comes. At last there is hope for us all!!! - paula gilfedder Fri, 09 May 2008 17:13:01 +0100