Abstract Observation…
I’ve read dozens of articles and research papers, many of which are linked here, and I’ve noticed something a bit unnerving; the upper range of the subjects’ heart rate readings are only in the 140-150...
View ArticleHistorical whammy of the genetic kind!
Worden Generations Holy moly! Wow! I came across some fascinating medical history while working on my genealogy within the military pension files of my great-great grandfather, PVT John Worden...
View ArticleMethylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR)
I am MTHFR: COMPT V158M homozygous COMPT H62H homozygous MTHFR C677T homozygous MTRR A664A homozygous CBS 699T homozygous MTRR A66G heterogenous I uploaded my own results from other apps that analyze...
View ArticleIt’s a MTHFR
Additional data: * Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency carrier (MS variant) * Haplogroup W5 * Extra 57.1C 60.1T C64a G71d 315.1C A515c 522.1A 522.2C T7609C * Missing C16311T 60.1TT My dx list is here:...
View ArticleGenome reports…
I’ve run my 23andMe results through Promethease and MTHFRsupport, each of which gave me a twenty page report. Promethease encompasses the entire genome on the 23andMe chip; whereas MTHFRsupport focuses...
View Article23andMe LiveWello App [UPDATED]
You can find all of my related posts here. IMPORTANT UPDATE There has been yet another HUGE update to the Livewello Gene App. This time, VERY IMPORTANT FEATURES have been added. Your Livewello Gene...
View ArticleFrom Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Fibromyalgia To POTS To Success: One Woman’s...
Sjögren’s syndrome (Photo credit: Wikipedia) From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Fibromyalgia To POTS To Success: One Woman’s Journey Through the Medical Profession – Health Rising. Lauren and I...
View ArticleEclectique Update: Carts and Zebras
I believe I have been putting the cart before the zebra. I have been going at this backwards, and I am going to try a different approach. Instead of asking folks (who have outstanding orders) to stick...
View Article“How would a doctor determine if I have Hyperadrenergic POTS?”: All About...
Shae: English: Reaction schematic of reduction of 5,10-Methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate catalyzed by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Very informative...
View ArticlePrimer on the Autonomic Nervous System: my take
Got POTS? NCS/NMH? Read this medical text…study it. It’s heavy reading for most people, I expect, but I think it’s worth diving in if the contents affect your life to the extent that Dysautonomia of...
View ArticleContributions of Dopamine-Related Genes and Environmental Factors to Highly...
English: Gene expression pattern of the MAOA gene. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Interesting article…excerpt follows with link below: “Gene Selection. We selected 16 genes in four subsystems of the...
View ArticleRollin’ POTSie Style!
Well, after laying on the floor at the doctor’s office Thursday afternoon, curled on my side with my coccyx pillow between my knees yet again, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a wheelchair. It’s...
View ArticleMERCK: Familial orthostatic tachycardia.
English: Tachycardia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Familial orthostatic tachycardia. EXCERPT: Purpose of review: Postural tachycardia syndrome is an autonomic disorder primarily of younger women. The...
View ArticleUnderstanding MTHFR – methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (NAD(P)H) –...
MTHFR – methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (NAD(P)H) – Genetics Home Reference.Filed under: Genetic, MTHFR
View ArticleCOMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase) Simplified
English: Gene expression pattern of the COMT gene. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) MTHFR Support’s latest newsletter features an article explaining COMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase), which is not only...
View ArticleGenetic Variance Reports
You can find all of my posts on this and related topics here. Some screen shots from a few 23andMe genetic variance report tools/apps I’ve used…see this post for additional information and links to PDF...
View ArticleGenetic Dysautonomia Research Consortium
New project! Genetic Dysautonomia Research Consortium: https://www.facebook.com/groups/438499262918439/ This is NOT about Familial Dysautonomia-this group aims to isolate genes/SNPs/alleles that may...
View ArticleOrphanet: portal for rare diseases
There is no disease so rare that it does not deserve attention… Orphanet: the portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs (6,760 diseases listed as of 17 November 2013). Filed under: Advocacy &...
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I couldn’t think of a pithy heading for this post…which isn’t much of a post, just a small update of sorts. I have things I wanted to post here on standby, haven’t read email in some time, and am...
View ArticleInsights From the 24th Autonomic Nervous System Symposium #2: Complexes,...
Insights From the 24th Autonomic Nervous System Symposium #2: Complexes, Critters, Drugs and the Gut – Health Rising. My comments: Fantastic compilation of articles…glad to see research stretching into...
View ArticleReality check
People tend to say, “it’s just a rough patch, it will get better,” but it’s not, and it doesn’t. That’s just a pragmatic fact. Reality is what it is. I am on a very long downward slope, for which there...
View ArticleCognitive Disarray
I’ve been unable to make the progress I’d hoped getting the refunds finished. What follows is an update on status of refunds, as well as an explanation. I need to download the CVS file of all the...
View ArticleLegions of Lesions
POST UPDATE: I have started a private/closed group for people suffering from anything similar to what I’ve described below (or Morgellons Disease, the closest I’ve found thus far): Mystery Skin Private...
View ArticleZebra Soup – the eBook, FreeBook Style
Shortly, I will be releasing a set of eBooks, organized by year, of posts from this blog for readers interested in saving the material I’ve posted. I won’t charge anything, although you are welcome to...
View ArticleiMedicalApps | The leading Physician review of medical & healthcare apps
iMedicalApps | The leading Physician review of medical & healthcare apps This is a resource I like, so I thought I would share it with you all. Below is a description taken from the site about...
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