CFS HealthWatch Treatment & Research News January 31, 2007
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This Week's Highlights   · Pat Fero's IACFS conference news · Elimination diet for CFS patients · Q&A on infection & CFS · Marshall Protocol patient's update · Trials of 'naturals' in depression   & duloxetine trial for CFS fatigue · Abstracts of non-drug studies; more · Readers' comments & questions
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Today - January 31, 2007 - is a landmark for 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome' patients and our Campaign For A Fair Name. I could not be more pleased to announce that the eight members of the CFS Name Change Advisory Board of experts have reached consensus on a suggested new name for this disease - and at their recommendation ProHealth will submit their proposal to the community. Because of the gravity and timeliness of this landmark decision, we will send you a special, separate e-mail informing you of their finding. So please look for it in your e-mail inbox within the next few days. These dedicated scientists have taken their responsibility in the campaign very seriously, and their commitment to CFS patients is unwavering. Though a period of comment, debate, and planning is sure to follow, I know you will join me in extending them our sincere thanks for their extraordinary efforts. And thank you for your patience and support. Your fellow advocate for justice in finding an appropriate name for CFS, Rich Carson CFS Patient and ProHealth Founder Please rate this Founder's Corner Features An Informal IACFS Conference Summary from Wisconsin's Pat Fero Here's a "broad brush" summary of research and treatment highlights from the 2007 IACFS conference, by Pat Fero - Executive Director of the Wisconsin CFS Association. As she notes it's dedication, not glory, that motivates CFS community "icons" to share what they know.   more An Elimination Diet for CFS Patients An elimination diet is the best method of assessing the food sensitivities that experts believe affect 20 to 50 percent of CFS patients, says Clinical Nutritionist Blake Graham. His protocol requires a few weeks' time and lots of label reading. But the insights gained may initiate a better quality of life.   more A Short Q&A on Infection & ME/CFS Dr. David S. Bell, MD, whose particular interest is the role of infection in ME/CFS, answers a few questions from patients. Might vaccinations set off the process?   more Patient Perspective Fast Forward to 2007: Update from a CFS Patient on Marshall Protocol In July 2005, a CFS patient described her encouraging progress on the experimental - and controversial - Marshall Protocol. Here's her update.   more Clinical Trial News U. of Cincinnati Recruiting CFS Patients in Study of Duloxetine for Fatigue Previous trials in Canada, Indiana, and elsewhere have studied the drug duloxetine for pain and mood in Fibromyalgia patients. The current study is focused on the drug's efficacy as a treatment for fatigue in CFS patients - with a secondary focus on pain and depression.   more Trial of SAM-e to Enhance Antidepressant Drug Benefit Recruiting The Mass General Depression Clinical Research Program in Boston is recruiting patients taking antidepressant drugs yet still experiencing symptoms of depression - for a study of the food supplement SAM-e's ability to enhance benefits.*   more St. John's Wort vs. Standard Antidepressant for Minor Depression "Feeling down or tired all day no matter how much sleep you get? Or more irritable than your usual self?" You may be suited for a new NIH-funded study of the natural herb St. John's Wort vs. Celexa®.*   more CFS Research Abstracts Non-Drug Studies Green tea supports healthy 'good' & 'bad' cholesterol levels Evidence Acidophilus boosts immune response to fatiguing virus How Ginkgo biloba may support enhanced cognitive health Folic acid may help support hearing as we age CFS-Related Studies Mitochondrial dysfunction, antioxidants, seen as CFS/FM research trend 'Alexithymia' not linked to CFS symptom assessment What sways MD views on "mental health" therapy for CFS, IBS Letters From Our Readers      CFS Q&A Session CFS and Transfer Factor EPD Injections - Still Available? Could Herpes Virus Be the Culprit? Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation The 'Lightning Process' - Facts?      Patient Thinking & Rethinking CFS Now a Joke - Literally What Does ME Mean? You've Got WHAT? Research Before We Jump The CFS 'Double Whammy' Conference Validated CFS Please share your thoughts with us! Weekly Inspiration It ain't supposed to make sense; it's faith. Faith is something that you believe that nobody in his right mind would believe. - Archie Bunker Pacing Our Program We can't help but be excited about our new way of life. We have made plans and we're giving it our all. Suddenly we discover our energy has run out. We wonder what has gone wrong. We realize that we have forgotten to pace ourselves. Our once vigorous energy level has not had time to rebuild itself, yet our minds thought otherwise. Most likely we can't fix our past or determine our future in one day. We must relax and enjoy our newfound way of life and set a pace that is comfortable for us. Everything will get done and unfold in its time. From Living With Chronic Pain One Day At A Time, by Mark Allan Zabawa About ImmuneSupport.com Published by ProHealth, Inc., ImmuneSupport.com is the Web's largest resource for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 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* Note: This article first appeared in last week's FM Edition of CFS & FM Treatment & Research News (Jan 24, 2006)