ME/CFS at the Intersection of the Nervous & Immune Systems (Q&A) - Michael VanElzakker, PhD

"Investigating ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) at the Intersection of the Nervous and Immune Systems" (Question and Answer Session) -- Michael VanElzakker, PhD

Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association
http://www.massmecfs.org/
Fall 2019 Lecture, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
October 26, 2019

Speaker: Michael VanElzakker, PhD
Neuroscience Researcher
Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging (Mass General Hospital) and Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology (HST)

For more information about the Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, visit: http://www.massmecfs.org/

0:00 Introduction
0:12 Update on Harvard Collaboration
3:34 Genetic predisposition to ME/CFS
5:56 How many patients have been studied so far?
7:00 Do study participants get to see their results?
8:02 Mast Cell Activation and Vagus Nerve?
8:52 Breathing difficulties in ME/CFS?
9:48 Patients with gradual vs. sudden onset?
10:52 Pesticides and ME/CFS?
11:53 Surgery/anesthesia and vagus nerve inflammation?
12:49 Mitochondrial dysfunction?
14:04 Sensitivity to electromagnetic fields?
14:51 Structural issues such as craniocervical instability?
16:52 Dysfunction of autonomic nerves?
17:34 CYP450 'poor metabolizer' issues? Eosinophilia?
17:54 Gut biome and ME/CFS?
19:00 Microgila?
21:50 Best insurance for getting involved in studies?
22:45 ME/CFS and dysautonomia?
22:21 Low dose Naltrexone for inflammation?
26:09 Body buzzing and tingling?
27:41 Finding a knowledgeable doctor?