My sister has just found she has this mutation and suggests I too will probably have the same mutation.(she does not have LS) The mutation is fairly common, however it does affect many aspects of cell function, including autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. It appears that a lot of research is done on this gene - I wonder how many of us also have this mutation? Could this be the pathway to getting more research on LS performed?
Thanks for this Sue. Looked this up, there are about 40 different mutations to this gene and from what I can gather can cause many different medical conditions, Spina bifida, nueral tube defects, auto immune conditons etc. to mention a few. Maybe that this is the start of finding the cause. Fingers crossed.
Sue,I had a quick look online, and it is very interesting. I am going to have to look more into this myself, as I have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities)
Do you think you will be tested for this?
I have no idea whether my gp will consider testing me for this or other issues. My sister is in Australia, and they are much happier seeking causes... The funding is different. we shall see!