60-year-old woman with intermittent, severe diarrhea and bloating that lasts 3-6 weeks at a time
Relevant history
- Severe food and environmental allergies since childhood.
- Experienced asthma, exercise-induced asthma, sore throats and tonsillitis.
- Took birth control from teen years through her 20s to control menstrual symptoms, which can significantly alter the microbiome.
- History of severe joint swelling that incapacitated her in her 20s, but the cause was never found. It resolved on its own.
- Traveled internationally as an adult and had one bout of severe diarrhea and stomach upset in France, for which she was seen in the ER.
Lifestyle overview
Sleep: Sleeps well yet sometimes wakes up feeling like she did not get into a deep sleep.
Water: Drinks 80+ ounces of water per day.
Brain: Brain health is good, and she is still working. Occasional name loss (famous person, not family member).
Exercise: Briskly walks 4 miles per day, 5 days per week. Occasional weight lifting.
Oral: Has teeth cleaned 3 times per year due to plaque on the back of front teeth. Had one root canal a few years ago due to a filling from early years that was too old. No wisdom teeth.
Digestion and bowel movements: Color is normal but small amounts. Having 1 bowel movement per day but incomplete (series of round, large marble size). She does not eat a lot; 1400 calories per day. Eats plenty of fiber. Has continued chia and flax everyday in smoothie since doing the Spring Detox.
Nutrition: Avoids dairy. Acidic food like coffee and tomatoes seem to be a trigger. Favorite food is bagels, but she has avoided since she did my 5-day detox during which symptoms resolved.
Plan
Complete GI-Map stool test to rule out infection
GI-Map findings:
- Elevated opportunistic bacteria
- Candida (2 strains)
- Low elastase
- Low secretory IgA
Treatment
- Candibactin-BR and Candibactin-AR (take one of each 3 times per day with meals)
- Broad spectrum probiotic
- PanPlex pancreatic enzymes at each meal (1 per meal)
- Colostrum (2 times per day to increase secretory IgA)
- Follow an anti-mold diet as much as possible for the next 3 months to reduce Candida levels
Outcome
- Complete reversal of symptoms
- Healthy bowel movements
- Clear thinking
- Increased energy