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by LightningTree
Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Childhood stress linked to inflammation in adults
Replies: 2
Views: 949

Childhood stress linked to inflammation in adults

In the following news report, a study is discussed in which a link is made between childhood stress and inflammation chemicals in their blood as adults. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn10957-why-childhood-abuse-harms-health-as-adult.html This is relevant to our condition because it suggests ho...
by LightningTree
Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:32 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: PT and CPPS study at Stanford
Replies: 3
Views: 2056

This is great news. I'm glad to see that the groundwork for analysis is being prepared. This should be interesting, because time and mental state have such a large impact on this thing that a properly designed study groundwork is imperative. It makes me feel good that this is being attempted.
by LightningTree
Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Elocalcitol trial unsuccessful
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

That's too bad. But the silver lining is that every time they do one of these studies they help carve away at what could be causing the pain. They are small steps forward, but they are concrete, well tested steps none-the-less.
by LightningTree
Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:04 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Pelvic Floor Electromyography in Men with CPPS
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

That has been my experience with rectal biofeedback. During the first few minutes of biofeedback, my resting value jumps up and down, spasming a bit. After a few minutes of relax/contract cycles, I can go straight to my baseline. Yet my baseline is still too high. It's really interesting to see that...
by LightningTree
Fri Jul 08, 2005 4:24 pm
Forum: Research News & Updates
Topic: Please help eradicate quackery!
Replies: 3
Views: 2279

I found it interesting that he tells people to avoid eating fish. My symptoms went away while I was on vacation in Britain eating fish-n-chips every night.