Very interesting article and a great new avenue of discovery.

It will be interesting to see what more is learned as they research more on this. Thanks!

interesting read, research is a very good thing. thanks for the post, connie

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http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Multiple_Sclerosis_MS/forum/13013066-swank-diet-thoughts/page-3

This seems plausible, I am glad they are looking at more than one avenue for root cause of the disease.

Thanks for the post,
EP

On this note...I have a question for you guys. When you go on Antibiotics how do you feel at the end of the treatment?

Just curious.
EP

I feel better after being on antibiotics! Probiotics make me quite ill so go figure right. So maybe there really is something to this study. Who knows. At least they are exploring other avenues and THAT is a good thing as if we can find the root cause we can treat the problem not the symptoms.

Good Question EP, seeing as I just got done with 2 weeks of antibiotics and have been feeling pretty good this week

Thanks for the responses Auntilyn, oleblue and others that want to add their feedback.

I also find this info on the MOG protein interesting. This actually seems like a route to block. I have some researching to do.

Best wishes to all,
EP

I have to say until this article I did not think that the MOG may be present in the gut. I had just read that Myelin BasicProtein in the brain was producing abnormal proteins. Again thanks for posting...I like data.

EP

Interesting article. I noticed a point consistent with other things I've read. Diet plays an important role.

I only started taking probiotics on a daily basis since I changed my diet a couple of years ago. Prior to that, I only took them when I was taking an antibiotic. I did read something interesting recently though, probiotics and antiobiotics (at least Macrobid) are to be taken at least three hours apart.

Thanks for posting this interesting article.

In answer to EPaigan, I don't recall ever feeling good after taking antibiotics, they seem to do more harm than the infection for me.
Of course, that's just me - I guess everyone's different.

Thanks for the info, I am just asking out of curiosity.

There are many ...MANY different bacteria in our guts. Some MAY...or may not be causing immune response to our bodies. HOWEVER, there are many good bacteria that keep bad bacteria in check, turn primary bile into secondary bile, some make B or K vitamins, protect the gut mucosa to down regulate inflammation and immune response, etc. I have wrote about this on several occasions.

I don't think long term antibiotics are the answer. As I think you would set yourself up to have over run of bad bacteria with nothing (good bacteria) to keep them in check. Plus all the other good things several of these strains do for your health would be killed. I ask the question tho because when you take antibiotics you kill ALL bacteria which (IF..IF this idea is true) would also mean a few bacteria that might be issuing an immune response.

It is interesting to know if 1-3 kinds of bacteria + specific foods we eat and may not be broken down enough with enzymes COULD be triggering immune response. It is something to look at, I'll be doing some extra reading on the topic.

Best wishes to all,
EP