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Anyone diagnosed with mitochondrial dysfunction?
The sequencing of my genome revealed mutations in my FBXL4 and SDHB genes, and these mutations impair the function of the mitochondria in my nerve cells. Mitochondria are the "power plants" of cells. So, the theory is that mitochondrial dysfunction over time causes the death of nerve cells. Anybody else heard that their mitochondria are impaired or dysfunctional? In theory, gene therapy could remedy the problem, but I think that's probably a ways off.
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Yes, but I believe that my mitochondrial damage occurred before my neuropathy. I was poisoned by a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, as are tens of thousands of others. Neuropathy is a common symptom of fluoroquenolone toxicity.
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4 Reactions@margaret10, You might want to watch the video by Dr. Terry Wahls in this discussion which I think might tie some of the pieces together for possible explanations.
-- Food for Thought - Why so many Autoimmune Diseases?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/food-for-thought-why-so-many-autoimmune-diseases/
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3 ReactionsAlthough I do not have an autoimmune disease (like Dr. Wahl's MS), I do have two mutations that have produced mitochondrial dysfunction, which seems to be a culprit in a number of diseases. My mito doctor recommended a number of supplements (creatine, vit E, alpha-lipoic acid, TruNiagen, coQ10) that are anti-oxidants or otherwise work to bolster mitochondrial function. So I'm thinking I should just follow Dr. Wahl's advice to go on supplements plus an anti-oxidant diet to maximize mitochondrial function. Thanks again!
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