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A biochemical analysis of people with chronic fatigue who have Irlen Syndrome: speculation concerning immune system
G L Robinson1, N R McGregor, T K Roberts
1Special Education Centre, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
This study investigated the biological basis of visual processing disabilities in adults with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The study involved 61 adults with symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome who were screened for visual processing problems (Irlen Syndrome) and divided into two groups according to the severity of symptoms of Irlen Syndrome. Significant variations were identified in blood lipids and urine amino and organic acids of the two groups, which may be indicative of activation of the immune system due to some infective agent. It was suggested that metabolic profiling may help the development of more valid diagnostic categories and allow more investigation of immune system dysfunction as a possible causal factor in a range of learning and behaviour disorders.
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