Now that is the big question isn't it?
First thought is anti-viral drugs, being tested now, one such study already published. AZT showed affective in vitro, none of the other drugs tested (those used with HIV) worked.
Coffin said the nature of XMRV, that it doesn't replicate often, means drugs meant to hinder replication may not have much of an effect. This also adds to evidence that it isn't just XMRV causing the illness.
So we don't know what it means as far as treatment yet. I am using antiviral supplements, sleep aid, cortisol and synthroid. I will soon be adding Co Q10. Lots of water, fewer sweets and simple carbs and pacing with rest periods.
Since even some biological differences are noted in CFS patients, it may be that even when we know the cause and effect, treatments may vary to each patient. Again, there may be a dysfunction that is caused by XMRV (and possibly another factor) but the dysfunction continues even after the initial cause is gone. Basically, the body can't heal. This may explain why we are all so different in symptoms and even biological abnormalities. For example, many have multiple chemical sensitivity. I never did.
XMRV may not be the whole picture, but it looks like it may be the biggest part of it. So we will need many more studies as to the relationship between XMRV and CFS.
Tina
First thought is anti-viral drugs, being tested now, one such study already published. AZT showed affective in vitro, none of the other drugs tested (those used with HIV) worked.
Coffin said the nature of XMRV, that it doesn't replicate often, means drugs meant to hinder replication may not have much of an effect. This also adds to evidence that it isn't just XMRV causing the illness.
So we don't know what it means as far as treatment yet. I am using antiviral supplements, sleep aid, cortisol and synthroid. I will soon be adding Co Q10. Lots of water, fewer sweets and simple carbs and pacing with rest periods.
Since even some biological differences are noted in CFS patients, it may be that even when we know the cause and effect, treatments may vary to each patient. Again, there may be a dysfunction that is caused by XMRV (and possibly another factor) but the dysfunction continues even after the initial cause is gone. Basically, the body can't heal. This may explain why we are all so different in symptoms and even biological abnormalities. For example, many have multiple chemical sensitivity. I never did.
XMRV may not be the whole picture, but it looks like it may be the biggest part of it. So we will need many more studies as to the relationship between XMRV and CFS.
Tina