Guest guest Posted May 18, 1999 Report Share Posted May 18, 1999 New chronic fatigue evidence emerges Saturday 15 May, 1999 (4:15pm AEST)<Picture: [space]><Picture: Latest Bulletin> Australian researchers say they have discovered the first biochemical evidence to support the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Doctors at the Royal Hospital in Adelaide say chronic fatigue has often been seen as a pyschological problem, but they say they've found concrete physical evidence for the condition. Their research shows patients with CFS are unable to effectively metabolize glucose. Chief researcher Dr Burnet, speaking in Hobart today, says when people with CFS use their muscles, the glucose turns into lactic acid - in effect poisoning their system. " We believe it is very important, because at long last it provides some unifying theory that will fit together the problems these people have, " he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 1999 Report Share Posted May 18, 1999 But is there anything one can take to help the body rid itself of lactic acid thanks Steve > Re: Lactic > > From: GAILRONDA@... > > New chronic fatigue evidence emerges > Saturday 15 May, 1999 (4:15pm AEST)<Picture: [space]><Picture: Latest > Bulletin> > > Australian researchers say they have discovered the first biochemical > evidence to support the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). > > Doctors at the Royal Hospital in Adelaide say chronic fatigue has often > been > seen as a pyschological problem, but they say they've found concrete > physical > evidence for the condition. > > Their research shows patients with CFS are unable to effectively > metabolize > glucose. > > Chief researcher Dr Burnet, speaking in Hobart today, says when > people with CFS use their muscles, the glucose turns into lactic acid - in > > effect poisoning their system. > > " We believe it is very important, because at long last it provides some > unifying theory that will fit together the problems these people have, " he > > said. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Give back to your community through " Grow to Give. " > http://www.ONElist.com > See homepage for details. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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