http://www.geneticsandhealth.com/200...psychological/


Researchers from St George’s Hospital, University of London have
identified a biological basis for 7 different genetic types of Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The St George’s study looked at 55 patients from the US and UK with the
condition, and carried out a genetic analysis of them and 75 healthy
blood donors.

It identified the seven distinct subtypes of CFS/ME identified by a
specific genetic pattern. These were linked to specific symptoms.

1. Type one had the worst anxiety and depression levels, along with poor
sleep and high pain levels,

2. Type two was characterised by significant post-exercise fatigue and
joint and muscle pains,

3. Type three was the mildest form of the disease,

3. Type four is linked to moderate levels of body pain and sleep problems,

5. Type five had stomach complaints and the most marked muscle weakness,

6. Type six was specifically connected to fatigue,

7. Type seven had the most severe symptoms including pain, swollen
glands and headaches.

Type four and Type six were the most common forms of the condition.

Campaigners hope it will help counter the opinion, which remains in some
quarters of the medical profession, that it is a psychological condition.

On May 7, 1:43 pm, Tim <tim> wrote:
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> 6. Type six was specifically connected to fatigue,
>
> 7. Type seven had the most severe symptoms including pain, swollen
> glands and headaches.
>
> Type four and Type six were the most common forms of the condition.
>
> Campaigners hope it will help counter the opinion, which remains in some
> quarters of the medical profession, that it is a psychological condition.

wow, that's interesting, hopefully it won't be so easy for the medicos
to say it's all in the head now

On 7 May, 16:36, crissy <ms_cris> wrote:
> On May 7, 1:43 pm, Tim <tim> wrote:
>
> wow, that's interesting, hopefully it won't be so easy for the medicos
> to say it's all in the head now-
>
I wouldn't hold your breath . . .