Still Miles to Go

Or “Mitochondrio,” according to Jonah’s “Latin.”

I came across this video a while back. It explains a little more about how the mitochondria work and how a single step in the energy-making process can cause the entire production to fail. I hope it’s able to help the non-biology-oriented mind have a better understanding of what “Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy due to a Complex I Deficiency” means in terms of how my cells function, or rather, don’t function.

Also, I want to encourage anyone and everyone to ask questions. About the cellular process, about my particular deficiencies, about my symptoms, about my diagnosis and the diagnostic process. No question is too invasive. This blog is not just an outlet for me. And it’s not just a means of communicating to all my friends and family. This blog also exists to educate and help raise awareness about Mitochondrial Disease. If you’re still confused, then I’m not doing my job!