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3:10 pm
March 4, 2009
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You're so welcome. And yes, the gluten sensitivity testing sounds like it might reveal some interesting findings. Here's some answers to questions you may have http://www.enterolab.com/Stati…..about_milk
I'm glad she's going to see an ND soon. If you decide to complete the CSA separately from that professional, let us know, and we'll help you/her to interpret those results.
Keep me in the loop!
Brenda
4:37 pm
February 7, 2011
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Thank you Brenda.
She was tested for c. diff and celiac (blood test) – but both were negative. She resides in Canada and is seeing a conventional practitioner – soon to be seeing a naturopath. The comprehensive stool testing seems to make sense. She has not tried dietary restriction (although she eats very well). Dairy – she still eats yogurt but has almond milk instead of cow's milk. No restriction of wheat/sugar. I had food sensitivity testing done previously and am not sensitive to wheat but def. to sugar and dairy. I have stopped the sugar and all dairy and this has made a big diff. to me in terms of my allergies/dermatitis. She may need the same thing and hopefully the food testing in addition to the stool analysis will provide some answers.
Thanks again!
2:51 pm
March 4, 2009
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Dear dermgirl,
It’s unlikely that the probiotics were causal or even contributing to the diarrhea, especially since when she stopped them, it continued. However, I'm not familiar with the manufacturing process of the product you mentioned, so I really can't say for sure.
The most common reasons for ongoing diarrhea are pathogenic bacteria, parasites, a malabsorption issue, c.difficile. You didn't mention if the testing already done included c.diff. Very important. Also, sometimes parasites don't show up in just one stool sample.
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis we suggest actually takes 3 samples and the information you will learn is very extensive with regard to not only pathogenic organisms, but also to learn the beneficial ones that are residing in the gut, as well as offering insight into intestinal function. EnteroLab does gluten sensitivity testing, genetic predisposition, and can also check for absorption issues.
Important question – is your Mom currently in the care of an Integrative Practitioner? If not, I would suggest you look for someone in her area. You can check http://www.acam.org or call Phyllis at EnteroLab 972-686-6869 for a practitioner. Because of the work EnteroLab does with MDs across the U.S. who have intensely studied gut issues, they’ve developed a national directory and are happy to help you locate someone who will look for different things than would a conventional MD.
A lifetime of constipation frequently results in Leaky Gut Syndrome, at the very least. You also didn’t mention any dietary attention. Has she tried avoiding any foods? Or notice any symptoms when she eats certain things? I know it can be difficult as people become set in their ways. However, it’s very common for people to develop sensitivities and then have a multitude of intestinal (and body) symptoms show up rather suddenly. The most common offenders tend to be gluten/wheat and dairy products – and of course, sugar (that promotes fungal overgrowth).
If you would like to contact my assistant at jsinclaire@renewlife.com, she can send you the chapter from my new book on Leaky Gut Syndrome. The book is available through pledge to your local PBS station. It contains information and suggested healing protocols.
Increasing fiber may help to bind the stool – a product like Renew Life Triple Fiber or perhaps FiberSmart. And to temporarily stop the diarrhea, I have a product called DiarrheaStop. Of course, you don't want to discontinue your search for the important underlying issue.
I hope this helps. Let me know how she does.
Brenda Watson
9:15 pm
February 7, 2011
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Hi Brenda,
I am writing to you about my 66 y.o mother who up until this year faced a lifetime of constipation. She started taking probiotics earlier this year (Health Balance – Multi strain probiotic with 5 billion cells) – and her constipation issues finally resolved. However, by summer she started developing liquid diarrhea stools with urgency. She had around that time switched to Webber's Omega 3 supplement as well. She stopped taking the probiotic thinking this might be contributing to the diarrhea. This did not help. She then stopped taking the OM3 supplement – with only minimal success. She continues to have 2-4 liquid stools per day without any blood, and the occasional formed stool. She has had her liver checked, lipase, CBC, glucose, TSH (she is hypothyroid but normal TSH on Synthroid), urine, stool C&S and full O&P analysis, as well as abdominal US – all of which are normal. She is now getting some cramping in the early am hours which leads to another diarrhea stool. Could the prior use of probiotics be contributing to ongoing diarrhea? Is there something else you may suggest for testing or for management of her symptoms?
Many thanks in advance for your assistance.
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