Posted by TENA/MERMIE on 7/29/2007, 12:56 am, in reply to "Re: CFIDS#8" Since the product which I used contained a number of different constituents, it The manufacturers however, were at a loss to explain these effects. Conclusion Although the reduced ability of CFS sufferers to adapt to exercise, stress, The repeated occurrence of these symptoms following exposure to different immune Reports of adrenal deficiency and reduced stress tolerance in CFS are also While it is undoubtedly much simpler to pursue an exclusively symptomatic Given the complexity of this disorder however, correct treatment is a matter for *****Perhaps this matter has been best summarised by Bell who points out that Bell claims that whatever causes the symptoms of CFS, it is outside the scope of Bell continues: "We are witnessing a disease so fundamental in its origin that While I question the accuracy of the latter comment, I wholeheartedly agree Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Ciguatera is a type of sea food poisoning caused by the consumption of fish, In confirmation of this are reports that cleaning of ciguatoxic fish may cause annually. In view of the fact that only 2% - 10% of ciguatera cases are and many doctors have never heard of ciguatera, it is clear that the true hough ciguatera is often considered to be a mild non fatal disease, it has a Symptoms and Duration of Ciguatera The variation in symptoms in different cases, which may also follow a Ciguatera typically presents as an acute gastrointestinal ( and perhaps This initial illness is then frequently followed by a chronic, mainly Since ciguatera is particularly damaging to the nervous system, recovery may not Ciguatera may also have a slow insidious onset if there is a gradual Such cases of course, would be most unlikely to obtain a correct diagnosis. Once a person has contracted ciguatera poisoning they may develop an extreme A second attack of ciguatera therefore, may be much more severe than the first Additionally, the person who has been exposed to ciguatera may, for a For instance, consumption of nuts, nut oils, caffeine, alcohol, or animal Consumption of any type of fish can also cause relapses Even the consumption of poultry which has been fed fish meal has been known to The symptoms of ciguatera poisoning, which predominantly effect the nervous Neurological symptoms Gastrointestinal symptoms Cardiovascular symptoms Other symptoms itch, rash, aches and pains, arthralgia, myalgia, general weakness, salivation, breathing problems, dyspnea, neck stiffness, headache, ataxia, exhaustion, fatigue, sweating, depression, nd metallic taste in the mouth. C******iguatera, it should be noted, may also be sexually transmitted ) and may *****Ciguatera and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome But are they separate illnesses? ********CFS it seems, has actually been caused by ciguatera It is indeed If, as current evidence suggests, CFS is a constitutional disease
"Nutritional" supplements of course, do not normally function as stimulants and
cause withdrawal reactions.
is entirely possible that one of these ingredients simply did not agree with me.
infections, and chemicals, may seem coincidental from a non-holistic viewpoint,
from the holistic viewpoint however, all these symptoms could be the result of a
more general mechanism involving both general toxemia and compromised
adaptability, resulting from the persistence of an immune stressor, such as a
microbial toxin, and an improper adaptive response.
stressors, further supports this explanation, while the use of the ASI test is
also claimed to confirm the relationship between CFS and the General Adaptation
Syndrome.
consistent with a derangement in the body's anti-stress mechanisms.
approach to CFS, or any other chronic illness for that matter, it is quite clear
that the effectiveness of such an approach could in no way compare with the much
more wide ranging and long-term potential benefits of correctly performed
constitutional treatment.
an experienced practitioner.
medical specialists have been "unable to make much progress in studying this
illness, primarily because of the lack of 'disease'* in the organs in which they
specialise".
"limited specialties".
it affects all body systems, but causes little damage".
regarding the inadequacies of a non-holistic approach.
especially certain tropical reef fish, which contain one or more naturally
occurring neurotoxins from the family of ciguatoxins and maititoxins. It has
also been suggested that ciguatera may be caused by occupational exposure to
ciguatoxic fish organs during repetitive handling or processing of fish (
Codella: pers. comm. ).
tingling of the hands clear evidence that ciguatoxins may be absorbed through
the skin
Ciguatera is reported to be the most common form of sea food poisoning in the
world with the estimated number of cases ranging from 50,000 to 1,000,000
actually reported
prevalence of this disorder could be much greater than these figures suggest.
world wide mortality rate ranging between 0.1% - 12% ( 2 ) with isolated
outbreaks as high as 20%
Since ciguatera may be caused by a cocktail of different fat and water soluble
toxins, this disorder may cause numerous different symptoms.
geographical pattern is thought to be caused by the different biological
effects of the various toxins which may be involved
neurological ) illness, which may, in some cases, only last for a few days
following the consumption of contaminated fish
neurological illness, which may last for months, or even as long as ten years
with claims that the toxin could even remain in the body for 25 years ( 18b ).
occur until the damaged nerves regenerate and it seems that this may not always
occur.
******Ciguatera, it should be emphasised, can also present as a psychiatric
disorder or a dermatologic disorder.
accumulation of toxins due to the continuing consumption of fish which have a
low level of toxicity
sensitivity to any further exposure to ciguatoxins
one
considerable period of time afterwards, suffer relapses following the
consumption of seemingly innocuous foods
protein foods, has been known to cause relapses months or years after the
initial attack
have this effect
system and the gastrointestinal system, and less commonly, the cardiovascular
system, are listed below
Paraesthesias in extremities and around
mouth including numbness, tingling, burning, and pain. Temperature reversal
where hot
feels cold and vice versa.
Temperature sensitivity
Vertigo
Dental pain
Blurred vision
Tremor
Psychiatric
Pain on urination
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dyspepsia
Abdominal cramping
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Sudden blood pressure spikes
Dermatitis,
cause premature labour or spontaneous abortion Ciguatoxins may also be
transmitted via breast milk
Chronic ciguatera poisoning may so resemble CFS that it may be difficult
to distinguish between the two illnesses
interesting to note that CFS may actually be caused by toxins which closely
resemble ciguatoxinThis is not surprising to me since I have noted, after suffering from
ciguatera for more than 12 months, the similarity between this illness and the
other types of CFS I have had following various viral and bacterial infections.
characterised by reduced adrenal capacity and subsequent stress intolerance, it
would not be surprising if there are numerous possible triggering factors for
this disorder.
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