Oh well, a bit shocked but once I became aware of the symptoms and what they meant, I kind of figured that it was apparent. I am relieved that I have a definite answer.

I went to the Athena site and it certainly does sound like genetic testing...that would explain the consent form.

I am indeed very fortunate to have found my doctor. All of these years that I have been ill and he is the first to put it all together... after a countless number of doctors and some at teaching hospitals. Now to see if he can find a cause. I am not going to get my hope too high.

Very happy to be a member here... Mere