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?
• I’ve been on Synthroid for 10 years; tried switching to WP Thyroid, but began feeling much worse and my antibodies increased. Adrenal saliva tests show low normal. I'm sensitive to most foods, feel weak with no energy, and always hungry. Any thoughts?
• I have recurring SIBO and get heart palpitations from eating and hunger. Acid reflux meds helped, but gave me SIBO again. Digestive enzymes give me diarrhea during SIBO. HCL causes stomach aches and bloating.
• My specialist says I probably have mycoplasma. Is this the reason I have low temperature or is it because I have low temperature that I have this infection?
• In my blood work for the last two years, I’ve been low in alkaline phosphatase. I’ve got malabsorption, and something going on in my gut. My stool has odor and greasiness. My intuition is that’s my root cause, but I’m not sure how to proceed.
• I had multiple outbreaks of ringworm when I was younger - could be one spot at a time or multiple spots. Could this have anything to do with my root cause and if so, anything I should do for this now?
• I have had mono twice in the past and tested reactive for Epstein-Barr virus. My doctor just said that means it is reactive in my system. I am confused because doesn't this mean it could be affecting me and causing some of my Hashimoto’s and fatigue?
• Could cryptosporidium cause high morning cortisol?
• My digestive system shuts down for 4 days at a time when I eat any sort of carbohydrate. I take digestive enzymes, but am still not able to digest carbs. What could be causing this?
• Do E. coli or iodamoeba butschlii use iron as part of their life cycle? Could that be the reason for my ferritin being low and continued hair loss?
• What does it mean if I have heartburn after taking betaine?
• Would Blastocystis cause nausea?
• I have symptoms of bloating, nausea, itchiness, and skin rashes. Is there anything that jumps out at you in terms of a root cause?
• I have a slight numbness on one of my feet. About 4-6 weeks ago the numbness became more prevalent and went to the other foot. Then, the numbness started moving up my legs. I have Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s. What do you think of this?
• What could be causing me to have a lot of itching on the skin and body?