Medical Presentation: What Causes Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Discussion topics include:
1.) What Is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)?
a.) Beyond Fatigue, What Else is Common in ME/CFS?
2.) What Causes ME/CFS?
a.) What does DNA sequencing reveal about the causes of ME/CFS?
3.) Is ME/CFS Treatable with Dietary Supplementation?
a.) ME/CFS, the Mitochondrial Connection, & Mito-cocktail
b.) The Case for Ubiquinol/Coenzyme Q10 in ME/CFS
c.) The Case for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in ME/CFS

[@barbarafruitbat1245]

Really interesting. Thank you for all the information.

[@mariannelabanane2589]

If you have a diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis, always look for the underlying disease. Lyme disease is very often the cause. The symptoms are similar. I had this diagnosis (CFS/EM) 15 years ago and eventually found out that I actually had Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections transmited by one tick I hadn't seen. This is one of the main causes (not the only one, but the most important to look into). However, be aware that Lyme disease tests are not very reliable. Lyme disease specialists first check for symptoms (some symptoms are particularly typical) and do a blood test as well, but only at the best labs for testing for this disease (Igenex in the US).

[@youMEtubeUK]

00:05 Dr. Richard Bowles discusses chronic fatigue syndrome, DNA testing, and natural treatment options. 02:20 Case study of a 13-year-old girl with ME/CFS symptoms 06:26 Periodic paralysis can cause fatigue, pain, and anxiety in patients with mutations in calcium channel genes. 08:39 Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterized by overwhelming post-exertional and non-refreshing fatigue. 12:57 ME/CFS is associated with energy metabolism and immune system issues. 15:05 Neurogenomic service provides comprehensive genome sequencing for patients. 19:16 Genetic abnormalities in ME/CFS patients 21:17 Genetic variants may be related to the disease but not definitive. 25:06 Mitochondrial abnormalities in ME/CFS patients 26:50 Improvement in ME/CFS varies, fatigue can be treated 30:45 Patient showed significant improvement in multiple symptoms 32:52 Nerves fire due to ion gradient 36:54 Natural supplements can help with mitochondrial dysfunction. 38:56 Optimal mitochondrial function relies on specific vitamins and minerals for energy metabolism. 42:40 CoQ is important in chronic fatigue syndrome and mitochondrial dysfunction. 44:32 Different forms of ubiquinol products and their absorption 48:05 Mitochondrial dysfunction in a nine-year-old with chronic fatigue syndrome 49:59 Mutation in sodium-9a channel Gene causes extreme pain disorder 53:56 Neurogenomic service for personalized treatment 55:45 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a real and disabling condition 59:46 Individualized supplement approach for ME/CFS 1:01:54 Addressing prolonged viral illnesses in children

[@gmbowdle]

Very informative, thank you