Does Mast Cell Activation Explain IBS (and Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS)?
In an impressive paper researchers conclude that mast cell activation triggered by an infection causes irritable bowel syndrome. A similar process could also explain fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
“Emerging Options for Autoimmune ME/CFS”: Scheibenbogen at the 2021 IACFS/ME Conference
Several facets of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) suggest it may have an autoimmune component including it's infectious onset, autoimmunity in families, research findings, and the results of small clinical trials.
Fatigue Goes Legit at the NIH: The “Beyond the Symptom – Biology of Fatigue” Workshop
Although fatigue has traditionally been scorned in medical research. studies show that ME/CFS – the “chronic fatigue syndrome” – is significantly more functionally disabling than multiple sclerosis, heart failure, diabetes, depression, and...
Could a Free Radical Explosion Be Causing ME/CFS and Long COVID?
A free radical explosion could be causing long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. Possible treatment options are discussed.
Could a POTS/Long COVID/ ME/CFS Connection Explain Much?
Could low blood flows to the brain be a core finding in long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)?Lives Interrupted Latest Story
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