Chronic fatigue syndrome and Fibromyalgia study at town University Hosp

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Hi There,

This is Dr Ravindran. I am trying to sent out e-mails to as many as I

can who have Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia and other similar

conditions with severe pain and fatigue. The reason for this is,

right now we are conducting a Chronic fatigue syndrome study at

town University Hospital, in Washington, DC.

The principal investigator in this study is Dr N Baraniuk, and

he had discovered 10 set of specific proteins in cerebrospinal fluid

in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. These proteins are not likely

to be seen in Healthy controls. If we could get a complete idea about

these proteins and if we can figure out if these proteins have an

impact on these severe debilitating conditions, then we can go ahead

and with the help of leading pioneers in the field of Pharmacology,

we can design drugs which would mark a permanent cure.

Also we truly believe that the high cerebrospinal fluid pressure (

pressure required to maintain an equal flow for cerebrospinal fluid

around the brain and spinal cord) could be a factor behind certain

issues related with chronic fatigue syndrome. So as you would

imagine, our whole aim with this chronic fatigue syndrome study is to

find out the neurological basis for this disorder. With that aspect

we arrange lumbar puncture procedure to measure the cerebrospinal

fluid pressure and to collect 20 ml of cerebrospinal fluid for

proteomic analysis. The lumbar puncture is done under the

Interventional neuroradiology with Fluoroscopic guidance, by a

Neuroradiologist at our Hospital

We also do a bunch of other tests like allergy skin tests, Capsacin

skin tests, 18 point tenderness tests, Pulmonary function tests, Hand

grip exercise test.

As far as the lab tests are concerned (Blood tests and CSF lab

tests), you would receive these test results in 10 days. We pay $400

as a financial compensation and we do provide free parking. If you

are form a different state other than, land, Virginia, DC, then

we would try our best to arrange your accommodation, depending upon

the available dates with our clinic openings.

I really appreciate your eagerness in reading the whole e-mail. The

main reason for this e-mail is to look for people who are suffering

with Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Chemical

sensitivity, Irritable bowel syndrome, Interstitial cystitis. Without

participants( both chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia patients and healthy

controls) for our study the study will not progress and enough

knowledge related with these conditions will not be gained by us. We

are strongly determined to serve the needy.

Please try to make a search for Dr N Baraniuk MD

(Rheumatologist, Allergist, Immunologist) and you will get an idea

about his different ground breaking work in conditions like Chronic

fatigue syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

If you are interested, or you know anyone who would be interested in

our study, please contact me. I would be very happy to explain more

about the study.

Thanks a lot. Have a great day

Dr Ravindran

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