MIASMATIC REPERTORY
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:14 pm
In line with this ongoing discussion: Information on the possible
miasmatic roots of CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. You can download this info
on the rickettsial theories of CFS origin from
Best,
Andy
What is CFS ?
CFS stands for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Like any syndrome, it refers to
a compilation of symptoms, but the most
important of them is fatigue. It is also called "ME" - (Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis) or "Yuppie Flu" and sometimes is confused
with Fibromyalgia, when symptoms of aching in the body take precedence
over the fatigue.
CFS was first reported in Incline, Nevada in 1984 and suddenly developed
into epidemic proportions. It often causes a
devastating confusion among patients and doctors. Its multifaceted
aspect suggested to the author similarly scattered
entities, well known to her because of her family upbringing; those of
the rickettsial and pararickettsial diseases. These
micro-organisms are found everywhere. They are commonly called
Rickettsia, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia - and the common
hosts are mainly rodents; the vectors are arthropods (insects with
jointed legs) or airborne through dust.
Its symptomatology is very similar to Lyme Disease,
also a tick-borne disease, but
where the agent is a spirochete.
Using this approach, she opened common windows between
CFS and rickettsial disorders with respect to the clinical findings and
the
biological features. According to Dr Jadin: "Diseases
reflect the environment. In the case of pain, a chemical called cytokine
is
elevated. But this is only part of the symptoms. Germs
are hiding behind the chemical changes they are producing. Even if
chemistry is
the most impressive way to explain pain or fatigue,
microbiology remains the key entry point for successful treatment".
Most common
displayed symptoms
Most common medical features displayed
Blood Test abnormalities most commonly
found
CONCLUSION
Apart from the radical changes wrought in most of the patients
individually, I also would like to appeal for the recognition of CFS as
a real disease and to emphasise the role Rickettsial infection plays in
this multi-factorial situation. The importance of this role lies in the
direct availability of diagnosis and treatment for Rickettsia (unlike
viruses, which cannot yet be controlled by medication). The huge
socio-economical problem created by this disease could be solved if it
were recognised by insurance companies, and diagnosed and treated by
medical doctors, as soon as the first symptoms appear.
Furthermore, In the presence of CFS, Fibromyalgia, Auto-immune diseases,
Heart diseases, MS, Depression, the screening for Rickettsial-like
infections might be a valuable tool for treatment. Even Systematic
Giemsa or Machiavello stain of removed tissue (appendix, valves,
tonsils, placenta of aborted foetus) as done for heartwater disease in
cattle brains could improve diagnosis.
For More Information
Please contact:
CECILE JADIN
info@chronicfatiguesyndrome.tv
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miasmatic roots of CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. You can download this info
on the rickettsial theories of CFS origin from
Best,
Andy
What is CFS ?
CFS stands for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Like any syndrome, it refers to
a compilation of symptoms, but the most
important of them is fatigue. It is also called "ME" - (Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis) or "Yuppie Flu" and sometimes is confused
with Fibromyalgia, when symptoms of aching in the body take precedence
over the fatigue.
CFS was first reported in Incline, Nevada in 1984 and suddenly developed
into epidemic proportions. It often causes a
devastating confusion among patients and doctors. Its multifaceted
aspect suggested to the author similarly scattered
entities, well known to her because of her family upbringing; those of
the rickettsial and pararickettsial diseases. These
micro-organisms are found everywhere. They are commonly called
Rickettsia, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia - and the common
hosts are mainly rodents; the vectors are arthropods (insects with
jointed legs) or airborne through dust.
Its symptomatology is very similar to Lyme Disease,
also a tick-borne disease, but
where the agent is a spirochete.
Using this approach, she opened common windows between
CFS and rickettsial disorders with respect to the clinical findings and
the
biological features. According to Dr Jadin: "Diseases
reflect the environment. In the case of pain, a chemical called cytokine
is
elevated. But this is only part of the symptoms. Germs
are hiding behind the chemical changes they are producing. Even if
chemistry is
the most impressive way to explain pain or fatigue,
microbiology remains the key entry point for successful treatment".
Most common
displayed symptoms
Most common medical features displayed
Blood Test abnormalities most commonly
found
CONCLUSION
Apart from the radical changes wrought in most of the patients
individually, I also would like to appeal for the recognition of CFS as
a real disease and to emphasise the role Rickettsial infection plays in
this multi-factorial situation. The importance of this role lies in the
direct availability of diagnosis and treatment for Rickettsia (unlike
viruses, which cannot yet be controlled by medication). The huge
socio-economical problem created by this disease could be solved if it
were recognised by insurance companies, and diagnosed and treated by
medical doctors, as soon as the first symptoms appear.
Furthermore, In the presence of CFS, Fibromyalgia, Auto-immune diseases,
Heart diseases, MS, Depression, the screening for Rickettsial-like
infections might be a valuable tool for treatment. Even Systematic
Giemsa or Machiavello stain of removed tissue (appendix, valves,
tonsils, placenta of aborted foetus) as done for heartwater disease in
cattle brains could improve diagnosis.
For More Information
Please contact:
CECILE JADIN
info@chronicfatiguesyndrome.tv
HOME
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