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  1. burdee
    I suggest you request an ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) test for food allergies. I took 3 different forms of that test to diagnose 4 of my 6 food allergies (besides gluten intolerance). Skin tests aren't very accurate for food allergies. However, I also encourage you to get a stool test for bacterial (parasitic or fungus) overgrowth. A good stool...
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    ARCHIVED "allergy" Testing

    burdee replied to conniebky's topic in Doctors

    I took the ELISA (blood) test for over 100 commonly eaten foods. Coffee bean is included in that test. I don't react to coffee, but I'm sensitive to caffeine per se. So I don't drink any caffeinated beverages. Scratch or skin tests don't diagnosed delayed reaction (IgG or IgA) antibody mediated allergies. They only eliminate which substances do not cause...
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    I adamantly avoid any sources of casein, because my reaction symptoms are excruciating gut pain, which feel like bad menstrual cramps or mild labor pain. So I've checked all my vitamins, supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc., etc. When I was first diagnosed with casein allergy I researched all the names for 'dairy' and/or 'casein'. I suspect I'll...
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    I was diagnosed with casein intolerance at the same time I was diagnosed with gluten intolerance by Enterolab stool tests. So I immediately abstained from all sources of dairy (lactose, casein, whey, rennet, etc.). I then noticed I no longer had the chronic sinus congestion, frequent colds and sinus infections, but best of all I had less intense constipation...
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    I'd answer your question: MAKE THINGS WORSE. The gall bladder helps digest fats. Without a gall bladder you couldn't digest fats very well. That would make weight gain even more difficult. You may have unhealed gut damage from your parasite history. You may have low stomach acid. You may need to just eat small frequent, calorie dense meals for awhile...
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    Hi Jason: I've read that if your stomach lining is really thin, esp. after damage from h. pylori or other gut bugs, you may not be able to tolerate HCl supplements. I previously tolerated straight HCl capsules very well UNTIL I got an H. Pylori infection, which damaged my stomach. Now I can't tolerate any HCl capsules. BTW Biogest doesn't have much HCl,...
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    Hi Jason: Although my digestion was always slow, before I started taking HCl supplements, I can't take those right now. So I have intense gastroparesis. However, I also have the dientamoeba fragilis parasite, which challenges my digestion, and the h. pylori bacteria, which makes my stomach hurt when I stretch it with more than tiny amounts of food. Nevertheless...
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    Hi Lisa: After Enterolab (stool test) diagnoses of gluten intolerance and casein allergy, I continued to experience gastro symptoms. So I did an ELISA (blood test) for over 100 different foods. That diagnosed my egg and cane sugar allergy. Another stool test diagnosed my soy allergy. Then I did an herb and spice ELISA panel which diagnosed my vanilla and...
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    Yes. I did the 100 food panel which diagnosed my cane sugar and egg allergies. Because I was still having allergy symptoms (bloating, gas, cramping pain), I also did the 'vegetarian' panel. However, I didn't show any strong reactions to foods on that panel. So I did the herb and spice panel, which revealed I had strong reactions to vanilla and nutmeg. Before...
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    After treating all those gut bugs (parasites, yeasts and bacteria) with various antibiotic, antifungal and antiparasitic drugs and/or botanicals, your good bacteria were probably very low to say the least. Taking lots of probiotics during and after treatment for each of my 6 different gut bugs sure helped me. I'm so glad to hear that you're doing better...
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    I experience digestive problems (cramping, bloating, gas, either constipation or diarrhea) for gluten intolerance, 5 of my other allergies and the gut infections (bacteria, parasites and fungus) I experienced over the past 6 years. Only my cane sugar and casein allergy causes non-digestive reactions. I get 48 hours of tachycardia after ingesting a tiny amount...
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    Enterolab usually sends an interpretation along with those results. What did yours say? From your results, all your tests appear to be negative. Either you have insuffient IgA which Elab tests need or you have no problems with gluten, dairy, eggs or yeast. Maybe soy sensitivity, but probably not. If you still have symptoms which influenced you to do the Elab...
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    I've had problems with contamination from shampoo, but not from gluten. I have a diagnosed soy allergy. Tocopherol/vitamin E can be derived from soy. I had to change my shampoo to avoid soy contamination. I switched to Shakai's natural hair care line. It's more expensive, but well worth the expense. Their natural hair care products are free of all my allergens...
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    My husband and I tried all the varieties of Ener-G breads (loaves?). We only like corn loaf (low cal, high fiber, like a sourdough) and Seattle Brown (very close to what I remember whole wheat bread tasted like). I like Seattle Brown so much I eat the sliced loaf and the hamburger buns (which I use like English muffins) and Seattle crackers (similar to Seattle...
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    Which blood test did your son take? Did that test for IgE (immediate reaction) or IgG or IgA (delayed reaction) allergies. My husband and I both took the ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) test for IgG delayed reaction allergies. We both had a range of reactions, some low, some medium and some high. My naturopathic doc advised us to consider the...
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    Today I considered an 'Herbal Essence' shampoo for color treated hair until I noticed that was also made by Proctor and Gamble. I contacted (by email) the Herbal Essence site and requested ingredient info about their product. I suspect I'll probably get the same runaround I did with the Pantene product. Meanwhile I picked up some Shikai shampoo and conditioner...
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    Natural Color Care Shampoo in their Natural Hair Care line. The Color Reflect contains soy to which I have a diagnosed allergy. I'm still reacting (cramping gut pain and bloating from swallowing a bit of shampoo which contained 'tocopherol', often derived from soy. SUE
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    In my search for an allergy free shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair, I bought some Pantene shampoo and conditioner yesterday. The ingredients didn't appear to contain any of my allergies. However, after my painful reaction experience with Loreal's soy laced shampoo, I wanted to verify the ingredients. So I called the company and asked whether...
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    Beware of the ingredient 'tocopherol' in shampoos, conditioners, vitamin E, other vitamin supplements and other personal care items. Tocopherol often includes 'soy'. I can't tolerate any form of soy. When I was diagnosed with soy allergy (intolerance for the purists) by Enterolab test, I asked Elab if that included lecithin. They told me to avoid soy...
  20. burdee
    Abstaining from dairy eliminated my chronic sinus infections. While I consumed dairy I had constant sinus congestion to the point that I couldn't smell anything but very strong odors. Everytime I got a cold, I developed a sinus infection. I seldom could breathe through my nose. After I stopped consuming any form of casein, whey or any dairy related ingredients...
  21. burdee
    Probiotics need to either be refrigerated or freeze dried capsules. Light and heat can destroy viable bacteria in products which are not refrigerated or freeze dried. If you have low levels of good bacteria, you will react with bloating and gas when you begin taking probiotics. Look for a product which at least contains the following: Lactobacillus acidophilus...
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    I can't tell from your comments whether or not you began the flagyl treatment. Did you ask your doc whether there is a milder drug or herbal treatment for your infection? I agree that you can probably wait till after the week long cruise to take flagyl. I have no experience with that bacteria. I had 4 intestinal bacteria, a parasite and candida, which were...
  23. burdee
    If you're experiencing stomach cramping, but are not taking flagyl, your bacterial infection most likely causes the cramping. If you really have BV, folic acid won't kill the bacteria. Probiotics might 'crowd it out'. However, you probably need some kind of antibacterial drug or herbal supplement (like caprylic acid) to eliminate the bacteria causing the...
  24. burdee
    Are you taking oral flagyl or a vaginal suppository or what? I took metronidazole (flagyl) for an intestinal bacterial (clostridium difficile) infection. That drug has miserable side effects (nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, etc.). All the psychological effects may be caused by constantly feeling physically awful. If I were leaving on a cruise and taking...
  25. burdee

    ARCHIVED Biofilm

    burdee replied to jasonD2's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut

    Hi Jason: The following is one of several similar definitions I found for 'biofilm': "A complex structure adhering to surfaces that are regularly in contact with water, consisting of colonies of bacteria and usually other microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, and protozoa that secrete a mucilaginous protective coating in which they are encased. Biofilms...
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