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As seen on "Medical Investigation"
February 11, 2005 | Archive
Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome
Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) is a rheumatic condition which leads
to inflammation and thickening of the skin and fascia, the lining tissue
under the skin. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches and inflammation,
and skin rashes.
In 1989 more than 1500 people who took the dietary supplement L-tryptophan
for insomnia and depression developed EMS. As many as 40 of the patients
who became ill died. It is suspected that impurities in the supplements
caused the disease.
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is an infection caused by eating food contaminated with the
bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms include fever, nausea,
headache, muscle aches or loss of balance.
The disease primarily affects pregnant women, newborns, and adults with
weakened immune systems. Infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage
or stillbirth, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that
can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave
physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events that may trigger
PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters,
accidents, or military combat.
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Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder, along with a wide range of other diseases and disorders.
To join a clinical trial, ask your doctor to help you choose the study
that's right for you, or call the NIH at 1-800-411-1222 for more information.
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