Can anyone comment on these tests? They are for FM but low stimulus elicited cytokines are found in many (most) ME/CFS.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Unique+immunologic+patterns+in+fibromyalgia
I would also appreciate comments on this plasma based FM test:
http://melissacongdonmd.com/2013/03...of-a-new-blood-test-to-diagnose-fibromyalgia/
“High plasma levels of MCP-1 and eotaxin provide evidence for an immunological basis of fibromyalgia.” MCP-1 and eotaxin are types of cytokines and chemokines. This study found that these two proteins were elevated in the blood of people with fibromyalgia, and when 2 additional cytokines (tumor necrosis factor alpha and interferon gamma) "
The tests contrast re IFN gamma and MCP 1.with low elicited and high plasma levels.
Does anyone know of any explanation, similar findings in CFS/ME, sub group or stage of illness relevance?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Unique+immunologic+patterns+in+fibromyalgia
I would also appreciate comments on this plasma based FM test:
http://melissacongdonmd.com/2013/03...of-a-new-blood-test-to-diagnose-fibromyalgia/
“High plasma levels of MCP-1 and eotaxin provide evidence for an immunological basis of fibromyalgia.” MCP-1 and eotaxin are types of cytokines and chemokines. This study found that these two proteins were elevated in the blood of people with fibromyalgia, and when 2 additional cytokines (tumor necrosis factor alpha and interferon gamma) "
The tests contrast re IFN gamma and MCP 1.with low elicited and high plasma levels.
Does anyone know of any explanation, similar findings in CFS/ME, sub group or stage of illness relevance?
