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@miamakoval 

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Hi there! I'm Melissa, one of the Welcomers here on Shift.ms. I get in touch with our new members to welcome you to the community and answer any questions you may have. I found Shift.ms not long af...

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@mattjarvis 

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mattjarvis

I just found out about the app and joined a couple of days ago. Im in NC, diagnosed in 2019, but really started feeling symptoms in 2009.im curious if there is anyone who is prior military? I know with such a large community, the answer is more than likely "yes", but I don't want to assume. You know the old adage. Lol.

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@PumaPie 

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NIHNational Institutes of HealthTurning Discovery Into HealthMENU< News & EventsMarch 27, 2018Gut microbe drives autoimmunityAt a Glance• Scientists found evidence that a certain gut microbe can trigger autoimmune disease in mice that are prone to such disease and identified the same microbe inpeople with autoimmune diseases.• The results suggest new avenues At a Glance• Scientists found evidence that a certain gut microbe can trigger autoimmune disease in mice thatare prone to such disease and identified the same microbe inpeople with autoimmune diseases.• The results suggest new avenues for treating debilitating and potentially lethal autoimmune diseases. The bacterium E. gallinarum (shown in orange) was found in liver tissue.Martin Kriegel lab, YaleThe human gut harbors a complex community of microbes that affect many aspects of our health. Known as the gut microbiota, these bacteria help with metabolism and maintaining a healthy immune system.The lining of the intestine forms a barrier that is crucial to containing gut microbes. If the lining is breached and a gut microbe is able to get into the bloodstream and nearby organs, it can cause disease. Despite the fact that the body has many ways to prevent the breach, microbes sometimes get through.Previous studies have linked certain gut microbes to autoimmune disease, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. A team led by Dr. Martin Kriegel at Yale investigated whether microbes breaching the gut barrier were involved in autoimmune disease. Their study was funded in part by NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Diabetes. and National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).Results appeared in Science on March 9, 2018.The researchers first tested how mice predisposed to autoimmune disease were affected by antibiotic treatment. In untreated mice, they found bacteria in nearby lymph nodes and the liver at 16 weeks of age, and also in the spleen 2 weeks later. Mice treated with the antibiotics vancomycin or ampicillin had this deadly growth suppressed.Analysis of cultures from nearby lymph nodes, liver, and spleen revealed the presence of a bacterium called Enterococcus gallinarum.When germ-free mice were colonized by E. gallinarum, the bacteria disrupted the gut barrier, moved into the lymph nodes and liver, and triggered an autoimmune response.To test whether depleting E. gallinarum alone could blunt autoimmune responses, the team developed vaccines using heat-killed bacteria.Vaccinating the prone mice against E. gallinarum, but not against two other gu microbes, reduced autoimmune responses6:30 Mspecific treatment can halt autoimmune responses without suppressing the entire immune system, which can have serious side effects.Finally, the researchers examined liver biopsies from people with autoimmune diseases. They found E. gallinarum in liver biopsies from three people with systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease that can damage tissues all over the body. Similarly, the scientists foundE. gallinarum in liver biopsies from most people tested who had autoimmune liver disease.Biopsies from healthy liver transplant donors did not have the microbe.Taken together, these findings show that, in those who are prone, E. gallinarum can move through the gut barrier and into other organs to drive autoimmune responses. The resultssuggest new approaches to developing therapies for autoimmune diseases."The vaccine against E. gallinarum was a specific approach, as vaccinations against other bacteria we investigated did not pre mortality and autoimmunity," Kriegel saysapproaches such as vaccination are promising ways to improve the lives of patients with autoimmune disease."- by Harrison Wein, Ph.D.Related Links• Blocking Stomach Acid May PromoteChronic Liver Disease• Changing Gut Bacteria in Crohn's Disease• Infant Gut Microbes Linked to Allergy, Asthma Risk• Food Additives Alter Gut Microbes, Cause Diseases in Mice• Diet Affects Autoinflammatory Disease ViaGut Microbes• Gut Microbes Linked to RheumatoidArthritis• Your Microbes and You: The Good, Bad

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@SeanDarling1989 

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SeanDarling1989

Greetings everyone, I am a 63 year old mom to a 36 year old son diagnosed with MS in May of this year. In July my son lost all his abilities to function in every way. He was in the hospital for three months and now he's in rehab learning to walk, talk, and everything else that this demon disease took from him. We have a long road ahead of us and I have so much to learn about MS I'm terrified but I know that everything is possible with God. In July I was told that my son would never speak or walk again, but now he's speaking clear enough to understand him and walking plus feeding himself. I'm praying for everyone in this community and looking forward to making new friends. God Bless you all.🙏♥️🙏⚘️👌🏻

Sacramento, United States
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@marc31 

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I am new to the community.I currently live in New Jersey.Just move from california

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@Ravn 

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Ravn

Best thing about this community?

Hey I was wondering what you find the best of this community and what might be missing? I love that I’m able to get support shortly after opening the app. I feel I miss a way of tracking my disease
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@CoreyR 

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CoreyR

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Hello, everyone, I'm new to this community and just wanted to say hi.My name's Corey. I'm from michigan, and it's a pleasure to meet you all.
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@reajmonti 

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reajmonti

Just to inform all of you about the term "Slowing of the brain!!" I had a couple of sleep studies a few years back bc of seizures. Both tests results showed slowing of the brain as told to me by my doctor. Today after a zoom consultation with my two doctors I addressed this with them and asked if it is related to MS. Without hesitation they said yes. I saw comments under a question I posted a few days ago here on it and no one knew that term so after receiving confirmation today I thought I'd share this with you. They are setting up my MRI soon bc I have a host of symptoms that are certainly presenting as MS which btw I suspected for a long time. Have a wonderful day everyone. So glad to be in this community.

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@Milano69 

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AJM HORRIBLE COMMUNITY IN UK

AJM is the only company that supplies wheelchairs to sick people here in the UK. It is such a disgusting company that makes sick people slaves!!! I got a wheelchair but the batteries only last 4km!! or 2.4miles!!! I can't work like this!!! so it keeps me at home!!! am I in prison??? I didn't kill or...
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