I am going to my regular doc Monday. I would like to be tested for mthfr and other genetic possibilities.
I know on my dad's side ther is a lot of MS, Guilliane Barre, and CIDP?
I have never had any testing for vitamin and mineral dificiencies either.
What is available as faras this kind of testing that can be done by mainstream medical?
I have great ins. And have met my deductible. Any other suggestions woiuld be appreciated.
Posted by TX Lyme Mom (Member # 3162) on :
There are a number of labs which offer genetic tests for the MTHFR polymorphism, but you get a lot more value for your money, IMO, from the Nutrigenomics test because you have access to a lot of in-depth information about personalized treatment based on your indivual test results:
Here's a link to excellent FREE info about this treatment program. http://www.holisticheal.com/books-and-dvds/audiovisual -- (Click on the link to download the FREE e-book "Autism Pathways to Recovery" -- first item in the list.)
Note: this is NOT only just about autism! It covers methylation defects (polymorphisms) in many other chronic diseases -- everything from CFIDS to cancer to heart disease, and much more.
There are other labs which offer similar genetic tests that are cheaper, but none of those labs offer the same kind of valuable follow-up help that this lab does.
I do not have any financial ties to this lab. My opinion is based on reviewing the info that is available from the 3 websites affiliated with this lab compared with information and forums which use other similar diagnostic labs.
These folks get impressive results that I'm not seeing in any of the other CFIDS and MCS groups that are following methylation protocols. That's why I'm so favorable impressed with this Nutrigenomics group. Just read a few of their amazing success stories! -- Chap. 9, "Stories of Hope Rewarded" -- pg. 203 (or pg. 222 in PDF format) to the end of the book.
Also read about the role of bacteria and viruses and how this methylation detox program eliminates these infectious agents! Chap. 3 "Infectious Agents" - pg. 60-67 (or pg. 79-86 in PDF format)
This program is also recommended for other neurological diseases such as MS and Parkinson's, etc. See Chap 8, Step Three: "Remyelinating the Nerves" -- pg. 191-199 (or pg. 210-219 in PDF format).
Posted by Annelet (Member # 13503) on :
The Nutrigenomics testing is $495, done on a blood sample and takes 3 months to get results. This only reports Methylation genes.No doctors order required. www.23andme test is done on saliva sample, costs $99 and takes 5-6 weeks for results. Provides information about a vast range of genes, including Methylation and Detoxification. The genetic information comes as raw data and needs to be interpreted. This can be done using www.geneticgenie.org No doctors order required. I have done both tests and think that the 23andme is the better deal. All the Yasko info is available on line for free.
Posted by Razzle (Member # 30398) on :
There is some overlap between 23andme and Yasko's methylation panel, but 23andme does not check as many of the methylation relevant SNP's as Yasko.
So it really depends on what you are trying to find out, which test you should do.
And then there is DetoxiGenomic testing from Genova Diagnostics...that tells about Phase I & Phase II liver detox ability. A doctor's order is required for this test, but I feel it is a good test to run in addition to Yasko & 23andme.
Posted by Tammy N. (Member # 26835) on :
23andme makes you sign away your rights to your DNA though (or something to that affect). I don't like that so I will steer clear.