She couldnt even get the facts right here. extremely elevated cortisol awakening response Both Jen and Jeffs stories highlight the need for a really good diagnostician someone who is plugged into the latest ME/CFS news. Like the PACE Trial; garbage in, garbage out. Hes not a problem anymore. It is clear that there is no single cause and we need to learn whatever we can from individual cases that may be of help to various subsets of patients, whose lives have been blighted by this dreadful illness. I built new model of ME/CFS through my own research. Ive seen many spinal fusions in my work (though not of this type) and I know recovery from these operations is no walk in the park. But better not cured. Many of us have the syndrome. Her POTS disappeared in March. I wouldnt go that far but I combined her thoughts with my keen senses and got to this: When moving my pelvis in a way that changes my back curvature from hollow to the opposite and back, I sense my head feels different. Joint hypermobility with its possible complications is now classified using the idea of a spectrum. I do have all the other problems like chemical sensativitieson and on and on with all the other stuff. Jens rebound after being in such bad shape did suggest we have amazing powers of recuperation. It was a bit devastating at the time, but I just carried on thinking my memorisation capabilities would return. So glad some are helped, but its not something to jump into without lots of research. [-] jenniferbrea 2 points 11 months ago* Mestinon helped me a lot. If we could find a way to create bone loss, would it take the pressure off our spines ..then we wouldnt need surgery. Has there been any research using Infra red light therapy , it is low cost, non invasive and the target areas are the Gut Microbiota, no medication is required. Regenex is another procedure mentioned. The money issue raises its head no surprise there really. This has happened maybe 8-10 times in 7 years. In 2011, I became suddenly ill after an acute viral infection. I can do occasional spurts, but exercise of any intensity other than slow walk for more than a few minutes at a time definitely cause PEM for me. She doesnt appear to have ME/CFS anymore, though, and in six months, she may be completely healthy. Im sure that one day we will all have access to great medical care and the work of yourself and people like Jen sure does go a very long way to this end. the toxins) in the lymph system reducing the hypothalamus function. off of the brainstem. Way to go Jennifer! Thanks again for this coverage of an important topic. Jeff and Jen Brea are leading examples. Its not a difficult diagnosis when youre training encompasses actually looking for this. So, if you have some of the more exaggerated symptoms that Jennifer had (more on the uncommon side of ME/CFS), be sure to go to a doctor who has access to this specialized imaging! She started filming herself and the community that she discovered online, collecting the first footage of what . I benefit enormously from neck traction-like interventions like the neck hammock. When it occurs, it often occurs using nontraditional approaches found teetering on the skinny branches of the medical system. Reason being that NEITHER Jeff nor I had overt neck symptoms before our surgeries. Hi matthias, I remember I pretty much overnight went from being able to remember and repeat physical movements after one or two demonstrations and having no trouble recalling them days or weeks later, to flat out forgetting them entirely within a few minutes. Its going to get really interesting! At one point as I remember she reported that she could do a lot of mental activity but hardly any physical activity. There it can help moving blood in the capillaries (as CBF pressure should mechanically speaking help determine amount of blood flow in the brain) and even better help removing debris in the capillaries as oscillating movements often are better at getting stuck debris unstuck. That is great to hear! 'Charismatic, smart and determined': Jennifer Brea with her partner, Omar Wasow. Thanks! PS. The story of remission makes it even more clear to me than ever that we must fight for research to better understand the mechanisms underlying all of our cases. Jeff and Jen and two other people have found a way and a remarkable 20 people on Phoenix RIsing have gotten a diagnosis. . Jennifer Brea: I have craniocervical and atlantoaxial instability. Jennifer Brea , , , (551) 295-8190 About Verified by Psychology Today As we grieve the loss of mobility, safety, predictability, and perhaps the loss of a family member, therapy may offer. Whatever kind of CCI/AAI she had, it was different from what hed seen before. Hibernation itself is a damaging process if the patient isnt doing a winter sleep like a squirrel. Narrower spinal column? Don't miss another one. Hendes debutindslag, Unrest, havde premiere p Sundance Film Festival 2017 og modtog US Documentary Special Jury Award for Editing. Ehlers Danlos has that plus a bunch of other issuesGI issues, stretchy skin, thin skin, easy bruising, abnormal scarring, prolapse, blue sclera, etc, plus all the comorbidities (POTS, MCAS, migraines, etc). the original CFS. Looking forward to hearing the results of his study and of the herbal study. A Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Inquiry. Colby said they could find the suspected neurotropic viruses implicated in ME by this tried and tested method if samples were taken early in the illness but its no longer done. So so happy for her! People too often tout X as the recovery method when the recovery may well have been just a coincidence; you never know unless you do controlled trial. Saying that a viral onset causes this disease it too short of an explanation. Currently she is practicing Ayurveda and for the first time in 6 years she is getting improvements in many . We are left trying to figure out where the truth lies. amzn_assoc_link_id = "YV25CNBNF26YD2J5"; Also pay attention to the Polyvagal Theory of Sthephen Porges. Thanks for the comment. American neurosurgeon, author, and politician; 1951 - Dee Dee Ramone, American singer-songwriter and bass player . They did several surgeries trying to fix it and get her out of pain. Orthopedic Surgery Female Age 44. I think that is important and I want folks to understand that I perceived my symptoms as systemic (which obviously they weremy brainstem was compromised!) So this makes me wonder if Jeff or Jen showed signs of MCD from the beginning. I am hopeful that someone will figure this disease out but realistically I dont think it will be in my lifetime. Interesting we did a blog on how raising the head of ones bed can help with sleep. When doctors could not figure out what was wrong with me, I faced intense medical skepticism and neglect. The fact that the damage correlated with autonomic nervous system problems suggested brainstem problems could be affecting exercise, sleep, the gut and cognition. 25 records for Jennifer Brea. As such, hibernation is a very wasteful process. Retrieved June 3, 2019. Amy, if you have the possibility in your area, look into Alexander Technique. Jen has said she believes that mold exposure in Beijing may have triggered her MCAS which may have caused collagen degradation which may have led to the CCI the CCI can also trigger mast cells and immune dysregulation as well as POTS, hEDS, etc. Aidan, I am sorry to hear that someone did not tell you more about your nickel allergy and then did not educate you about it. Go figure. Our highly specialized spine surgery program offers comprehensive and complex spinal care using the most advanced techniques, and the latest state-of-the-art technology. There are 21 other people named Liz Delany on AllPeople. Ive been working on intentionally breaking that suspected cycle at multiple points within it all at once whatever parts I can most easily get my own two hands on and have had far more success with that approach than my previous, more scattered, attempts.). Slowly, I moved from very severe, to severe, to moderate on the spectrum. igG food sensitivities (many, including unexpected ones) Some people with CCI also benefit from home neck traction devices. NZ is third world by comparison and I am so tired, not just from the illness, but from the complete absence of any support, medical or otherwise. The fact that only four neurosurgeons in the world can be trusted to do this procedure doesnt help. I was recently diagnosed with Pyroluria. amzn_assoc_default_search_category = ""; Is it necessary to have headaches or neck pain to possibly have CCI or AAI? Thanks. The addition of EDS in Jens case restricted to the ligaments involved and MCAS adds more layers that folds her into a huge assemblage of ME/CFS/FM/POTS/EDS/MCAS patients. When I try to support the body in resolving the problem I believe to perceive I often get a modest amount of improvement. We worked with the best in the field. On hisMechanicalbasis website, Jeff provides crucial advice for getting tested and fully diagnosed including how to get your scans into the right hands. I was called crazy by doctors ..neighboursfriends.my parentsit didnt sit with me too well. ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and long COVID blogs here. Her symptoms caused by the brain stem compression & tethered spinal cord were just very similar to the symptoms of ME/CFS, she has surgery to correct the spinal & vertebrae/brain stem deformity & all the symptoms have gone!! But, because of his broken leg, the warriors son was left behind, and so was spared.. I have been following Jennifer Brea since her appearance and outstanding presentation given at the TED. I have had CFS symptoms several times a year lasting from 10 days to over 6 months. Often the drooping brain stem will not be apparent unless a patient is upright. Carol. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Subscribe To Health Risings Free Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Information, HEALTH RISING IS NOT A 501 (c) 3 NON-PROFIT. Also EDS tissue can have a tendency to stretch and droop out of position. glad for jen ofcourse. via a stunting of the anti-inflammatory response. It seems to bring balance back to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. They have a specific focus on the neck. I am a research Scientist that have had one success, of treating a person who had been ill with ME/CFS , Fibromyalgia , Depression, and associated sleep without feeling refreshed, since 1990s. 1981 - Jennifer Tisdale, American actress and singer; 1981 - Kristaps Valters, Latvian basketball player . I had to relearn doing thins as simple as how to stand up from a chair, opening a door and walk through it without bumping into it and how to do corners like walking around the corner of a table. We are becoming more and more militant with those outside our community who do not accept the validity of ME/CFS. "Health update #3: My ME is in remission". Glad she is feeling better but the vast majority of CFS / ME patients do not have this and some have died in this surgery. But the other hand is less delightful. June 1st will mark one year since my full recovery. Jeff and Jens stories do bring a new focus to the spine and brainstem. Merck reported that symptom improvement during a procedure called Invasive Cervical Traction (ICT) where ones head is pulled upward by a pulley system can help diagnose CCI/AAI. It triggers me (pardon another pun) just like the mold topic does. Thanks for the informative article, Cort! a physiatrist (pain doctor) reported that physiatrists are trained to look for CCI/AAI. It also may demonstrate how each individual change in the body can affect the entire body, just like an individual change in an ecosystem changes the entire ecosystem. 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