Infection And Inflammation(2) is a place to discuss the research and treatment of chronic infection and chronic inflammation, as related to difficult-to-treat, chronic illnesses, such as CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS, ME), FIBROMYALGIA, LYME DISEASE, RA, CHRONIC SINUSITIS, CHRONIC OSTEOMYELITIS (bone infection incl. jaw & sinus), GWS, INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBS/IBD), HASHIMOTOS THYROIDITIS, CHRONIC FUNGAL INFECTIONS, CARDIAC DISEASE, INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS, PROSTATITIS, CROHN'S DISEASE, MCS, ASTHMA, ARTHRITIS, and numerous other vaguely understood illnesses and "autoimmune" disorders that may have an infectious basis.

Any information posted here is for discussion purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. One should see a pysician for diagnosis and treatment options. Off-topic discussion, support, personal disagreements, thank-yous, etc., should be limited to back channel communication.

The only requirements for participation on this list are that people be respectful of each others' opinions and view points, as all perspectives are open for discussion. The group is self moderating, but personal attacks and name-calling are not welcome. Comments that could leave us open to legal action are not allowed. Nor is the marketing of products.

This has been, and continues to be, a unique list with some truly remarkable contributions and a tremendous potential for understanding and overcoming these devastating illnesses.

To our improving health,

moderator

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