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XMRV test now or later?

This XMRV has blown a hole in everyone's psyche, no matter where they are on the disease path. I am being extremely disciplined with myself and will wait for an FDA-approved test and if I can, I'll wait for a finding of causation. But I'm riding the same roller coaster. Your words are very eloquent.

Get some sleep, dearheart.

XO,
CJ

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Everything I've heard about XMRV makes sense to me, it being found in MS Autism Fibro and CFS fits my family story.

I want the test yesterday, however I don't know that my Doc would do anything about it.

I would have to borrow the money and then if I test positive, I would be worrying about my girls, and granddaughter.

I really do have to wait, because if a knew I had it and nothing was being done for my girls, I might just flip.

Thanks for helping me to think things through Katie.

Whatever you do we will all be rooting for you.

TC & hugs@ya
 
If it feels right it probably is :) Good luck!!!

Katie - I also want to send you a belated congrats for NANOWRIMO! I started...ho hum - but XMRV-buzz, plus my husband having to go o'seas for work at short notice...all got in the way! Maybe next year? :)
Good for you, getting it done. That's no small deal!

flybro same as you I worry for my kids and feel there needs to be a standardised test (that they can take too) before I can "go there" and find out one way or another. I would find the "in between" too difficult (torturous probably)...
 

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