No they dont think we are too stupid. They think we are too smart and we just might stop purchasing all their dangerous drugs that do interrrupt genes, and we might stop paying all their doctors that the FDA and AMA and the pharmaceutical industry controls.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Well I guess I need to wait until they clean up the language on the website. I'm very interested in doing this and I'm sure they will meet the FDA rules and regulations.
After all we know how trustworthy and respectable our gov agencies are at protecting us?
Pam
Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :
Oh great!
What next!? Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
And here I was seriously thinking about taking the tests. I think they are cutting into someone's profit.
Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
One thought I read is that the couple who started it are going through a divorce. He started Google, and was funding this, too, apparently. So the thought is that the divorce could be contributing to this.
I was just on their site and it's still advertising the kits, so if you are interested get one now. Once you have it I don't think the FDA can do anything.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yes, I heard there was a divorce involved too.
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
Well, I put it on my credit card and the site took my order, so we'll see if it's really shut down.
Posted by zero (Member # 42782) on :
Oh what the hell Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I'm still going to do it someday, divorce or not?
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Not if it is unavailable due to the divorce, Pam!
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
FDA Clamps Down on Gene-Testing Company
Published: Nov 26, 2013 By Joyce Frieden, News Editor, MedPage Today
The gene-testing firm 23andMe has not received approval for its product and must stop marketing its test for the time being, the FDA announced. continued... http://www.medpagetoday.com/Genetics/GeneticTesting/43145 Posted by Crawgir1 (Member # 40229) on :
I read through it, and then read the VERY intelligent comments after it.
I told my relative to read the comments and then we'd discuss it.
If anything, my personal data is already out there. Even when I do a google search for my name, too much stuff comes up that's out of my control.
Posted by Crawgir1 (Member # 40229) on :
UPDATE ON 23andMe Website:
Welcome to 23andMe.
At this time, we have suspended our health-related genetic tests to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s directive to discontinue new consumer access during our regulatory review process.
We are continuing to provide you with both ancestry-related genetic tests and raw genetic data, without 23andMe’s interpretation.
If you are an existing customer please click the button below and then go to the health page for additional information. If you are a customer who purchased before November 22, 2013, you will still have access to your health-related results.
We remain firmly committed to fulfilling our long-term mission to help people everywhere have access to their own genetic data and have the ability to use that information to improve their lives.
Upon entering the site, please confirm you understand the new changes in our services.
I understand that 23andMe only sells ancestry reports and raw genetic data at this time. I understand 23andMe will not provide health-related reports. However, 23andMe may provide health-related results in the future, dependent upon FDA marketing authorization.
(Apparently we can still use their services, but need to use genetic genie or another service to process the raw data into something understandable.)
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by zero: Could someone please tell me what a divorce has to do with this? I am too sick to read the articles really.
I was planning on getting this testing soon as it is affordable for me and could really help a lot.
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quote:Originally posted by lymednva: One thought I read is that the couple who started it are going through a divorce. He started Google, and was funding this, too, apparently. So the thought is that the divorce could be contributing to this.
I was just on their site and it's still advertising the kits, so if you are interested get one now. Once you have it I don't think the FDA can do anything.
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
I just got this in my in box after purchasing the kit and sending in the sample this week:
"Dear 23andMe Customers, Thank you for your recent 23andMe purchase.
At this time, we have suspended the health-related part of our service to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s directive on November 22, 2013 to discontinue new consumer access during our regulatory review process.
As a result, this means we will not be able to provide you with access to the 23andMe health-related results from your purchase.
We will be able to provide you with both ancestry-related genetic information as well as your raw genetic data, without 23andMe’s interpretation.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
We understand this is not the product you purchased. If you would like a full refund for your order, we encourage you to click here and follow the on-screen instructions.
Requesting a refund will inactivate the kits listed below and they may be discarded: (personal info removed) Please stay tuned to the 23andMe blog for additional information during the regulatory review process.
Sincerely, The 23andMe Team"
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
I am so thankful we got this done for our DD before the health related part got shut down. I only wish we had done it at the same time.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I believe they will become doctor ordered test only. I'm okay with that. I think a physician should be involved with patient in this testing.
Of course it will help if you have one of doctors that is lyme aware and knows that some of this info is related to the chronic illness you have.
I am fortunate that I would have taken my results to my PCP and he and I would have discussed some possibilities on my results.
My PCP has been with me and was lyme aware and called it lyme with negative Lab Corp in July 99. He was also excited when Igenex in '02 came back highly CDC positive and I went to a LLMD.
Oh, how I wish I hadn't put this off. Rats!!!! With FDA no telling how long getting it back into system will take?
Pam
Posted by marypart (Member # 27012) on :
Just spotted this.. nice to know 23andMe are getting a bit of suppport.
The raw data is still really good. It's what I used the most anyway. You run it through genetic genie or promethius (sp?) and it will give you tons of info. For those interested, get it while you can.
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
Does any other company do genome testing like this?
Posted by surprise (Member # 34987) on :
Faithful, I went to Dr. Amy Yasko's site to see if I could post you a link for her extensive MTHFR testing,
and I didn't see it there! (She offers all kinds of other health testing still) Couldn't help but wonder: is she banned now too?
You can still get the very basic testing to see which 2 genes you are carrying, but further than that, I don't see it anymore.
Posted by surprise (Member # 34987) on :
I did find Dr. Amy Yasko's test, although it's $495.
MTHFR.net charges for their profile. I don't agree that only a doctor should tell you if you're at a high risk for a health issue (which Lynch says in the letter).
Everyone's entitled to their own opinions, however, I was looking forward to what 23andme had to say and the 23andme website made it very clear to discuss ANY health concerns with a doctor.
Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
I think Ancestry.com also does the same testing. They just don't say they give you medical info. But the raw data should be the same.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Well I just went to the site 23andme and ordered my kit. It's been shipped.
Looking forward to finding some more pieces of my puzzle. Any pieces is helpful.
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Carol, that was funny.