Doctors say they do not know what the fatigue is of CFS

Doctors say they do not know what the fatigue is of CFS, FM, CFIDS

.... for any doctor who is interested, please share this information

I have no medical background,

however, the chemical I suspect for the Fatigue Syndromes is

2-butoxyethanol (Most frequently used glycol ether) Or one of the others

Serious exposure causes hemolytic anemia from the info on the Material Safety Data Sheet

(Autoimmune?) AIHA or IMHA

C₆H₁₄O₂/CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH

2-butoxyethanol MSDS info

What does it do? Causes eye irritation. Affects Central Nervous System, Blood and Blood-forming Organs; Kidneys, Liver & Lymphoid System Defats the skin

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract

Exposure could cause central nervous system depression and liver and kidney damage.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

The substance may have effects on the haematopoietic system , resulting in blood disorders.

Medical Surveillance:

Consider the points of attack (liver, kidneys, lymphoid system, skin, blood, eyes, respiratory system) in placement and periodic physical examinations.

[Sittig, M. Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous
                    Chemicals and Carcinogens, 1985. 2nd ed. Park Ridge, NJ:
                    Noyes Data Corporation, 1985. 155]**PEER REVIEWED**

2-Butoxyethanol
                    causes acute  hemolytic anemia in rats

In F344 male rats, 2-butoxyethanol
                    causes severe acute hemolytic anemia resulting in
                    significant increase in the concentration of free plasma
                    hemoglobin. Secondary to the hemolytic effects,
                    2-butoxyethanol also caused 
                    hemoglobinuria as well as histopathologic changes in the
                    liver and kidney.

*Notes to Physician: Administration of Sodium bicarbonate may be of value to treat acidosis.

Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely.

How would you feel, if you were affected? Tired and grouchy and

Any of these symptoms of hemolytic anemia * acute exposure
Chills (advance fatigue)
Fatigue
Pale color
Shortness of breath (advance fatigue)
Rapid heart rate
Yellow skin color (jaundice)
Dark urine (indicative of blood in urine - never dismiss this! Stop exposure immediately!)
Enlarged spleen

Very HIGH WBCs (advance fatigue) 11/24/07

If too many immature red blood cells, other tests may be off

This chemical also causes: Narcosis
Damage to the kidney
Damage to the liver
Present an abnormal blood picture showing: Erythropenia
Present an abnormal blood picture showing: Reticulocytosis
Present an abnormal blood picture showing: Granulocytosis
Present an abnormal blood picture showing: Leukocytosis *
Likely to Cause Fragility of Erythrocytes
Likely to Cause Hematuria

from Hemat = blood and
uria = of urine

· Hematuria simply means blood in the urine

Causes Central Nervous System (CNS) DEPRESSION *

Difficulty concentrating

Short term memory loss

Very irritable ‘fly off the handle all the time over nothing’

Difficulty sleeping

Suicidal Tendencies

Central Nervous System DEPRESSION

Mimics true psychiatric disorder 11/25/07

Loss of taste
Headaches and Stupor.

Causes skin irritation.
Causes severe eye irritation - damage to tissue possible
Irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract

2-butoxyethanol and

CHRONIC EFFECTS - TARGET ORGANS

Sense Organs & Special Senses (OTHER OLFACTION EFFECTS)
Sense Organs & Special Senses (OTHER EYE EFFECTS)
Behavioral (GENERAL ANESTHETIC)
Behavioral (ALTERED SLEEP TIME)
Behavioral (SOMNOLENCE)
Behavioral (EXCITEMENT)
Behavioral (ATAXIA)
Behavioral (COMA)
Behavioral (ANALGESIA) LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (DYSPNAE)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (OTHER CHANGES)
Gastrointestinal (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
Gastrointestinal (OTHER CHANGES)
LIVER (TUMORS)
KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (HEMATURIA)
KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (OTHER CHANGES)
Endocrine (Tumors) (Thyroid, pancreas, etc)
Skin and Appendages (Hair)
Maternal Effects (UTERUS, CERVIX, VAGINA)
Maternal Effects (OTHER EFFECTS ON FEMALE)
Effects on Fertility (PRE-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
Effects on Fertility (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
Effects on Fertility (LITTER SIZE)
Specific Developmental Abnormalities (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
Specific Developmental Abnormalities (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM)
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic (WEIGHT LOSS OR DECREASED WEIGHT GAIN)
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic (CHANGES IN: METABOLIC ACIDOSIS)
Tumorigenic (CARCINOGENIC BY RTECS CRITERIA)
Tumorigenic (EQUIVOCAL TUMORIGENIC AGENT BY RTECS CRITERIA) Source and more

I am so hopeful that doctors who understand these things will help you & the 'Gulf war syndrome vets' & many soldiers from other eras - including today's

and the many others even in the general population who are harmed by this chemical.

It is in many, many products and the public is not suspecting the serious harm it can cause Diabetes, NHL & many cancers and birth defects are off the chart

Researchers & scientists are stumped

If you have any influence - Please help to Uncover this chemical's harm

I recognize the pattern, that's all

Your doctor can too

I'm concerned about weapon testing in Valdez & Ft Greeley ... coming up http://www.valdezlink.com/pages/tank-testing.htm#what

7-2-06