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fibro gene?

moonwater
moonwater
I've seen it mentioned in a few different discussions over the past few months.

Does anyone know the name of this gene?

I'm curious because I've had some gene testing done for another health issue and do have some gene mutations. I only have the name of one of them though. Can't think of it off the top of my head but it's MTHFR something or other.

Why couldn't we get some cool gene mutation and be like the X-men instead. Some crummey power we get, fibromyalgia. What kinda let down is that !?! LOL! ;)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes you are right. LOL. I have heard of different familie members having it in same household.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have not heard of the gene. But, I am always curious when doctors say that a disease is not inherited, but there is a family tendency that it may occur in families. Isn't that inherited? I just don't get it I guess! I am not a medical genius, but what is the difference between something being an inherited disease, and a disease that runs in families? Anyone out there got an answer?

Prayers and hugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a gene mutation too. The lab that did the test requested that they be able to study it!! Yay for freaky genes!! Just kidding. I would love to be able to be invisible! It would make sense that it is inherited though. I mean there are so many out there that have some kind of trauma and dont get fibro. Ah who knows? Hopefully someone will get to the bottom of it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too have heard of some gene conection, but I don't know the name. They just started treating me me for fibro and both of my sisters have it. I think there is something to this whole gene thing. I read the other day that one of the early signs may be as simple as growing pains when your a child. I had them in my legs all the time growing up and my daughter does as well. I can only hope she is not destin for a life like this. Good luck finding your info.
~Anilise
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