Anyone aware of research into gut bacteria? Or The International MS Microbiome Study (iMSMS) I am just realising that for the 2nd time in the last 4/5 years I have been asked to take part in research! I remember last time I said never again but here I am.
Do you want the ‘nitty gritty’ or can you guess? What I didn’t see coming was it took a Research nurse, an A&E nurse then the consultant Neurologist to get 10 vials of blood, oh and 30 mins. This I thought was going to be the easy bit.
‘Nitty gritty’ yes or no? It involves bowel movements with time constraints…
Thanks guys, I have a hesitant bladder put me under any stress and I can’t go! I now know my bowel is the same, the first and only visit should have take 2/3 hours. There was no time for the cognitive tests or completing the food questionnaire, after 2 hours blood letting, weight/height etc. and an examination by an MS Consultant who wanted to know my MS history. Then a quick run through of the stool sample constraints. They must be on two separate samples AND on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday posted for Urgent delivery Post Office guaranteed delivery by 1pm, pressure times pressure. Monday nothing, Tuesday nothing Wednesday a completely unnatural poo like rabbit dropping! All of this means I face the same problem this Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday. I have to admit to being some what stressed, this is potentially so important for us. Please have a look at The International MS Microbiome Study it is fascinating.
If you don’t mind I may want to get back to you on this, especially when I can see the funny side of my predicament
Samples have gone. What a relief!! now just the cognitive tests - 100 minus 7 anyone 93,86 etc. then food questionnaire. The possibilities of gut bacteria are awesome. Take care guys and be safe, M