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Injury to the brain or spinal cord, such as those caused by [[stroke]] or [[trauma]], result in a considerable weakening of the immune system.<ref>{{Cite web | title = An interconnection between the nervous and immune system: Neuroendocrine reflex triggers infections|url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170919102530.htm|website=ScienceDaily|access-date=2019-03-31|language=en | date = Sep 29, 2017 | last = | first = | authorlink = |archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref> | Injury to the brain or spinal cord, such as those caused by [[stroke]] or [[trauma]], result in a considerable weakening of the immune system.<ref>{{Cite web | title = An interconnection between the nervous and immune system: Neuroendocrine reflex triggers infections|url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170919102530.htm|website=ScienceDaily|access-date=2019-03-31|language=en | date = Sep 29, 2017 | last = | first = | authorlink = |archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref> | ||
== Spinal cord and ME == | == Spinal cord and ME == | ||
[[Myalgic Encephalomyelitis|Myalgic Encephalo'''myelitis''']] - ''Myel'': Relating to the spinal cord. ''Itis'': Inflammation<ref name="INMER2005">{{Cite web|url=http://www.investinme.org/Article%20010-Encephalopathy%20Hooper.shtml | title = Invest in ME Research - The Terminology of ME & CFS | last = Hooper | | [[Myalgic Encephalomyelitis|Myalgic Encephalo'''myelitis''']] - ''Myel'': Relating to the spinal cord. ''Itis'': Inflammation<ref name="INMER2005">{{Cite web|url=http://www.investinme.org/Article%20010-Encephalopathy%20Hooper.shtml | title = Invest in ME Research - The Terminology of ME & CFS | last = Hooper | first = Malcolm | date = Feb 2005 | website = Invest in ME Research|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-08-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/encephalomyelitis | title = encephalomyelitis|work=TheFreeDictionary.com|access-date=2018-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.thefreedictionary.com/myel- | title = myel-|work=TheFreeDictionary.com|access-date=2018-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.thefreedictionary.com/-itis | title = Itis|work=TheFreeDictionary.com|access-date=2018-08-12 | last = | first = | date = |archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref> | ||
=== ME patient autopsies have shown changes to the spinal cord === | === ME patient autopsies have shown changes to the spinal cord === | ||
Latest revision as of 16:55, April 3, 2023
The spinal cord has three layers of protection called meninges. Dura mater: the tough (durable) outer layer. Arachnoid mater: called this because it has a spider-web/leggy appearance. Pia mater (soft mother): a very delicate layer that attaches to the spinal cord and follows the contours of the cord or brain.
There’s also 3 spaces: Subarachnoid: deep to the arachnoid mater that contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Subdural: a potential space below the dura mater. Epidural: Fat.[citation needed]
The brain and spinal cord have their own immune system.[1] Microglia cells are a part of that immune system.[2]
Injury to the brain or spinal cord, such as those caused by stroke or trauma, result in a considerable weakening of the immune system.[3]
Spinal cord and ME[edit | edit source]
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Myel: Relating to the spinal cord. Itis: Inflammation[4][5][6][7]
ME patient autopsies have shown changes to the spinal cord[edit | edit source]
- Sophia Mirza's autopsy showed her spine contained massive infection. (Note: Sophia's Death Notice has her death due to CFS)
- Lynn Gilderdale had ganglionitis which is an inflammation of dorsal root ganglia of her spine, typical for a neurological illness.
- Merryn Crofts's autopsy showed she had ganglionitis.
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- 2-Minute Neuroscience: Spinal Cord Cross-section
- 2-Minute Neuroscience: Exterior of the Spinal Cord
- Spinal nerve
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Scientists create new map of brain's immune system". ScienceDaily. February 19, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ↑ "Brain immune system is key to recovery from motor neuron degeneration: Results in study point to new approaches for ALS therapy". ScienceDaily. February 20, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ↑ "An interconnection between the nervous and immune system: Neuroendocrine reflex triggers infections". ScienceDaily. September 29, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ↑ Hooper, Malcolm (February 2005). "Invest in ME Research - The Terminology of ME & CFS". Invest in ME Research. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ↑ "encephalomyelitis". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
- ↑ "myel-". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
- ↑ "Itis". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
