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Thanks Nick. Here's some of what they say about multiple sclerosis: "We do not suggest that metal allergy is the only cause of MS. But anyone with MS can take a MELISAŽ test to see if hypersensitivity to metals may be contributing to their symptoms. Please remember that the use of steroids or anti-inflammatory medication may affect the test results as MELISAŽ measures the response of the immune system. Already, we have seen MS patients make a partial and, in some cases, full recovery by removing the source of metal they were reacting to - often dental fillings. The MELISAŽFoundation is keen to work with any MS charity which would like to test what we believe is a breakthrough. Click here for a case report. " http://www.melisa.org/ms-multiple-sclerosis.php Retrieved 10 January 2012 Jonathan On 10 Jan 2012, at 09:54, Nick Miller wrote: > OK Johnathan, I get your general drift - but nevertheless white cell > sensitivity using lymphocyte transformation is a well-established test > (I was trained to do it myself in Guy's in 1970) which has been widely > used e.g. in the pharmaceutical industry as a test of chronic > toxicity. MELISA are the people who have developed the test into its > modern form and I wouldn't have any doubt that if you are asking the > question "is this person sensitised to xxxx by a type IV > hypersensitivity reaction" then this test will give you the answer. > > Nick Miller > London > > On 10/01/2012, Jonathan Kay <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> I think that's the same organisation who have the following on their >> website: >> >> "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome >> When metal particles enter the body of someone who is hypersensitive, their >> body can mistakenly feel under attack by a virus. This alerts what is known >> as the "HPA Axis" and results in an urge to lie down or rest until the >> "attack" is conquered. This brings on fatigue which can last as long as the >> person is in contact with the source of metal. The MELISAŽtest can diagnose >> such people, and identify which metal they are reacting to. Click here for a >> case report. >> >> The MELISAŽ Medica Foundation has conducted extensive search on CFS >> patients. A study involving 930 fatigued patients saw more than half (62 >> percent) test positive for metal allergy. The majority of those who went on >> to remove the offending metal reported substantial health improvements." >> >> http://www.melisa.org/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.php >> Retrieved 10 January 2012 >> >> Jonathan >> >> On 10 Jan 2012, at 09:29, Nick Miller wrote: >> >>> Sarah, >>> >>> You need to measure white cell sensitivity to silicone, rather than >>> silicone itself. >>> >>> This is best done using the MELISA system (which is a development of >>> the lymphocyte transformation test) and you can contact their UK >>> office for prices and sampling protocol via the web, which will bring >>> you to >>> >>> MELISA Diagnostics Ltd >>> Tel +44 20 8133 5166 >>> Fax +44 20 8711 5958 >>> Email [log in to unmask] >>> >>> Nick Miller >>> London >>> >>> >>> On 09/01/2012, Sarah Mapplebeck <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>>> I've had a phone call from one of our local GPs. Several patients have >>>> turned up asking for their blood tests as they have PIP implants. >>>> Surgeons >>>> are sending patients to their GPs who don't know what to do. >>>> >>>> Are we meant to measure silcone in these patients and if so, any ideas on >>>> the laboratory providing this? What are others doing? >>>> >>>> Thanks, Sarah >>>> >> >> ------ACB discussion List Information-------- >> This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community >> working in clinical biochemistry. >> Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the >> internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are >> responsible for all message content. >> ACB Web Site >> http://www.acb.org.uk >> Green Laboratories Work >> http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk >> List Archives >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html >> List Instructions (How to leave etc.) >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/ >> ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk Green Laboratories Work http://www.laboratorymedicine.nhs.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/