Re: testable characteristics

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Ken,

The others that pop into my head are:

decreased NK cells

High homocystene levels

C. Pneumoniae

Lyme

I don't know the percentages.

Barb

<< Subject: Common MEDICALLY testable charactistics of CFIDS (50% or more)

Trying to assemble a list of all of the 50% or more characteristics (with

URL to source).. The following is my list to date...

70% test positive for rickettsiae [*]

93% has low Red Blood Cell Count [*]

53% has low Plasma Volume [*]

62% has low Blood Volume [*]

92% has a demonstrable hypercoagulable state [*]

96% has neurally medicated hypertension [*]

> 60% has a mycoplasma infection [*]

Additional ones (Gail?) that I have missed... I like to put % to things and

although the studies are not 'definitive' -- they deserve attention.

Thanks in advance,

Ken

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In a message dated 2/4/00 2:37:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, KB46@...

writes:

<< Ken,

The others that pop into my head are:

>>

And apoptosis (cell death).

Gail

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Many thanks Barb and others -- will be researching each on the weekend... the

purpose is to update my " Characteristics " page with all of the study documented

stuff. For non-CFS MDs, such a page (with URLs to sources) will likely help

them understand what they are dealing with, and what may be done... page is at

http://www.folkarts.com/idef/characteristics.htm - under revision)

Ken

PS: Just finished my first week of being a 'pro bono gentleman programmer' - it

went well, but 4 hrs/day is definitely the comfort level for this type of

concentrated mental work.

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From: KB46@...

Ken,

The others that pop into my head are:

decreased NK cells

High homocystene levels

C. Pneumoniae

Lyme

I don't know the percentages.

Barb