Mitochondrial Diseases Support Group
Mitochondrial diseases comprise those disorders that affect the function of the mitochondria and/or are due to mitochondrial DNA. The effects of mitochondrial disease can be quite varied. Since the distribution of defective DNA may vary from organ to organ within the body, the mutation that in one person may cause liver disease might in another person cause a brain...
I've just been diagnosed with gallstones after a very painful attack and it looks like the gallbladder will have to come out soon. Is this problem yet another related to mito?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
In the last year I have had the most problems... My stomach doesn't empty right and my bowels are at a very slow process. As for the Gallbladder I had mine out last year because it wasn't working at all.. My friends son who has Mito just had his out 3 weeks ago because he had several attacks with his before his shut down... So I would guess it just may be one of the Mito Complications...
I hope they take care of it soon because I know how bad that feeling is.... Good Luck and take Care and be careful what you eat...
Gina