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Genetic variations and glandular fever narrow down MS likelihood



Western Australian scientists are helping to solve the mysteries of multiple sclerosis (MS) with research finding a link between MS development and past infection with glandular fever.

Combined with genetic variations in the immune system, glandular fever has been found to be one of the factors believed to greatly increase the risk of developing MS.

A Murdoch University study is working to find out how these factors affect the development of MS.

Led by Associate Professor David Nolan and funded by the McCusker Charitable Foundation, the study will work with collaborators who will provide specialist medical care for hundreds of men and women affected by MS in Western Australia.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... pageid/707

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As an FYI for those of us North Americans puzzled by the term "glandular fever" (like me) I recently looked it up on another post and found it's "mono" around here, caused by our old friend the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), a common topic on TIMS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_mononucleosis
Here's a short definition from wikipedia, and the other common terms for it:

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Dx'd with MS & HNPP (hereditary peripheral neuropathy) 7/03 but must have had MS for 30 yrs before that. I've never taken meds for MS or MS symptoms except 1 yr experiment on LDN. (I found diet, exercise, sleep, humor, music help me the most.)

Although not really directly related, or even specifically about Gene's, these two articles from 2006 have always interested me the most regarding EBV:
Epstein-Barr Virus Might Kick-start Multiple Sclerosis at:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=42767
The second one is a little more general.
Stronger Evidence Found Linking Epstein-Barr Virus And Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis at:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=41490

Both of these are from a thread back in 2006.
http://www.thisisms.com/forum/general-discussion-f1/topic2433-15.html#p15254

Great news, I wholeheartedly agree with them, although I personally believe it could be many of the herpes group of viruses responsible (not just, but including EBV/GF) so hope they widen the field a smidge.

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28/07/10, 04/10/10, 16/11/10 - Dopplers x3 Ireland, Poland, Scotland.
12/10/10 - 1st procedure, Poland. Symptoms worsened. No improvement.
Verdict: I urge caution + am taking a back seat watching research ATM.
13/02/12 - Started Wheldon ABX protocol.

I have had glandular fever twice (2 different varients). I think EBV could also be a trigger for me.