Infections
Symptoms
- I don’t know if I had H. pylori, but I was on antacids and proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux, for seven months before realizing I had low stomach acid.
- What could cause anal itching? I tried fluconazole for candida, something for SIBO, and am currently doing a parasite protocol. Dairy seems to make it worse and I have many symptoms.
- I have interstitial cystitis, which just came about maybe in the last two years or so. When I do the lemon water or anything to increase my stomach acid, I get such a pain in my bladder that I have to take pyridium. So, I don’t know what to do about that.
- I have thick mucus in my stool. What kind of issues could be there? Would you recommend a certain test?
- My stomach felt much better when I started licorice, L-Glutamine, oil of oregano, and berberine. When I took Betaine my digestive issues came back. I stopped it, continued the other supplements and felt better. Does Betaine promote infection?
- I tested low for Pancreatic Elastase, so I take 3-4 Digestive Enzymes Ultra and 1-3 capsules of Betaine with Pepsin with my meals. I have bowel movements every day now and almost no flatulence. But, I have smelly burps a lot. What could be causing this?
Testing
- My gut test identified some yeast (few), however Candida Spp. stands as no growth and no other yeast identified. I was thinking I had Candida overgrowth and wanted to go on an anti-candida diet, but this result seems to suggest I do suggest I don’t.
- I have H. pylori. Should I be checking other family members for H. pylori?
- You recommend the GI Effects and the GI-MAP screen. Which test do you take? Are they for two different things?
- Do I stop Betaine HCL before the SIBO breath test?
- Can I do the GI-MAP test while I’m taking Betaine with Pepsin?
- Does one have to be off probiotics for SIBO testing?
Treatment
- Can you do the parasite protocol and the candida protocol at the same time?
- I’ve just started your SIBO protocol, and I'm taking one of each supplement. When will I feel if I'm getting better? When should I start taking two or more of the supplements, and for how long?
- Do you have experience with Desbio Epstein Barr Virus Series Therapy?
- We determined we have mold in our apartment. Is it possible that I'm not seeing an improvement in my bloodwork because of the exposure to mold?
- Can I treat SIBO and Blasto at the same time?
- What dose of Diflucan do I need to take for yeast and how long?
Supplements
- I did like Xifaxin for SIBO, and then I'm following it with your herbal protocol. I noticed when I was taking Xifaxan and then I took the Saccharomyces boulardii, it made me really constipated. Is that normal? I cut back a little bit and it seemed to help
- Can Saccharomyces boulardii cause constipation?
- It is okay to take VSL3 when I suspect I have SIBO?
- Do you recommend I.V. vitamin C for EBV? What dose and for how long?
- Can you tell me about the dose of vitamin C that you recommend for Epstein Barr virus treatment?
- If I do indulge in too many fruits, I will get a yeast infection. Do you recommend taking the good yeast you mention, saccharomyces boulardii?
General Questions
- I have mold exposure and need to eat low carbs, could this be problematic with adrenal dysfunction?
- Is H. pylori passed on by touch?
- Why is blasto so prevalent in people with Hashimoto’s? Where is it commonly found? Drinking water, soil, on vegetables, etc.?
- If a partner has H. pylori, can it be spread back and forth?
- Is lemon water an issue with blasto?
- Since I started the herbal protocol for blastocystis, I feel like I’m hungry all the time. I long for eating something like crackers, rice, or beans. I don’t know if it’s my body craving that or if I need to eat something more. I’m doing the AIP diet.