Jump to content
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):
  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Dysbiosis


elisabet

Recommended Posts

elisabet Contributor

Hi,

Has any one did bacterial metabolism test?(urinary)

What was the result?


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



Rachel--24 Collaborator
Hi,

Has any one did bacterial metabolism test?(urinary)

What was the result?

Elisabet,

My doctor just ordered the organic acid test (OAT) from Great Plains Lab....I'm waiting for the kit which should arrive in a few days.

The test is frequently used for determining some of the issues related to metabolism and dysbiosis that are common in autism.

I think this is a great test because it looks at alot of different things...although the main focus is yeast/bacteria.

These are the things which are tested:

Yeast/fungal metabolites

Bacterial metabolites

B-vitamin deficiencies

Antioxidant deficiencies

Inborn errors of metabolism

High oxalate levels

Exposure to solvent toxins

Neurotransmitter metabolites

Indications of diabetic conditions

Citric acid (Krebs) cycle metabolites

Fatty acid abnormalities

Clostridia overgrowth

Glycolysis metabolites

Amino acid metabolites

Pyrimidines

65 compounds total

Based on the results treatment options would be:

Diet modification

Diet supplementation, primarily with nutrients which increase the quantity of beneficial bacteria (e.g. lactobaccilli) in the GI tract

Oral antifungal or antibacterial (anaerobic) medications

Vitamins and Antioxidants

I know that I have yeast issues...as that has already been determined in the past. I ordered a yeast culture and sensitivity test that can be added on to the OAT.

The OAT is a urine test which looks for yeast and bacteria metabolites (plus the other things previously listed). The culture and sensitivity "add-on" is a stool test. If yeast is cultured in the stool they will then test various antifungals (both prescription and natural) to determine which treatment is most effective against the yeast. If there's a yeast problem this info. is valuable since some antifungal treatments may be ineffective.

I'm also wanting to know about my oxalate levels and thats one of the things included in the OAT panel. High oxalates are associated with yeast and other fungi.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):





    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):




  • Recent Activity

    1. - Jmartes71 commented on Scott Adams's article in Multiple Sclerosis and Celiac Disease
      4

      Gluten-Free Diet Linked to Reduced Inflammation and Improved Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis (+Video)

    2. - Scott Adams commented on Scott Adams's article in Product Labeling Regulations
      2

      FDA Moves to Improve Gluten Labeling—What It Means for People With Celiac Disease

    3. - Scott Adams replied to wellthatsfun's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
      5

      nothing has changed

    4. - Scott Adams replied to Woodster991's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      12

      Is it gluten?

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,351
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    giuseppe gamerra
    Newest Member
    giuseppe gamerra
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):
  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):
  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • par18
      Thanks for the reply. 
    • Scott Adams
      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies can stay elevated for many months or even years after gluten removal, so persistently high antibody levels alongside the celiac genes and clear nutrient deficiencies strongly point to celiac disease, even if you don’t feel symptoms. Many people with celiac are asymptomatic but still develop iron and vitamin deficiencies and silent intestinal damage. The lack of immediate symptoms makes it harder emotionally, but it doesn’t mean gluten isn’t harming you. Most specialists would consider this a case of celiac disease with a false-negative biopsy due to early healing rather than “something else,” and staying consistently gluten-free is what protects you long-term—even when your body doesn’t protest right away.
    • Scott Adams
      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
    • Seaperky
      I found at Disney springs and Disney they have specialist that when told about dietary restrictions they come and talk to you ,explain cross contamination measures tsken and work with you on choices. Its the one place I dont worry once I've explained I have celiac disease.  Thier gluten free options are awesome.
    • Churley
      Have you tried Pure Encapsulations supplements? This is a brand my doctor recommends for me. I have no issues with this brand.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.