Posted by diego on March 3, 2009, at 11:41:18
In reply to How Inflammatory Disease Can Cause Fatigue, posted by Neal on March 3, 2009, at 3:38:19
Kind of old news, but thanks for bringing to attention. I don't think the role of inflammation and infection in depression and/or other "mental illness" has been properly addressed.
By way of anecdote, I know for a fact that when I have a sub-acute infection -- even one which doesn't register on a WBC -- I get pain in my hands which mimics arthritis to a tee. I'm prone to boils and have tested this over and over again. Once the boil is lanced and a course of ABX is complete, the "arthritis" clears up. Same thing will happen if I get an attack of diverticulitis.
Haven't correlated it with fatigue, but will keep it mind next time. Thanks!
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