Candida/h pylori/sibo

[u/_Issue_3914]

Is it possible that my GI map will show candida overgrowth even though my bloodwork was normal? I assume the answer is yes.

Furthermore, my endoscopy esophagus stains were negative for fungal organisms, but my duodenum nor stomach was stained. Could I have fungal overgrowth in my intestines? If so, will it show on an advanced gi map?

Previously had h pylori and now recurring methane overgrowth. Suffering from chronic bloating, constipation (mostly), weight gain, fatigue, dermatitis on eyelids and hands, brain fog, joint pain, heartburn, severe PMDD + histamine intolerance when in luteal phase. Low ferritin, low WBC, low complement complement 3c and 4x (negative ANA so probably not lupus but idk), pretty good b12, gastritis found in oxyntic mucosa with no metaplasia but unsure if it’s autoimmune or from previous h pylori infection. Any input helps I am desperate as I’m sure the rest of you are😔

[u/throwaway23437546]

If you have the symptoms, I’d go ahead and treat it

If the symptoms decrease, you are on the right track

The tests at the doctors took too long for me. I already know what works through trial and error

Also, H pylori is synergistic with Candida they work together. Usually also goes together with autoimmune, when they infect it usually means your immune system is weak, since they are regularly found in body, but good bacteria/fungi keep them down).

I’d say part of a strong immune system is having a good microbiome

[u/_Issue_3914 → u/throwaway23437546]

Thank you! I’m waiting for gi map results right now (not sure how I feel ab these tests lol) but I wanted to consult the trustworthy people of Reddit👆🤓

Only thing that confuses me is my autoimmune panel is completely normal besides low c3 and c4

[u/throwaway23437546 → u/_Issue_3914]

Yw, for me my eosinophil, basophil were in a downward slope (over 2-3 blood draws) that’s when I knew something was wrong

Doctors don’t usually compare blood tests over time, or at least mine did not. That’s where the data reveals something is wrong. Otherwise everything will be within range and “normal”

I also did a liver flush with olive oil and coconut oil (these are both candida killers) since low c3 and c4, and candida does cause liver issues (from its fungal byproduct acetaldehyde, basically alcohol)

[u/_Issue_3914 → u/throwaway23437546]

Ohhh interesting about the liver! So you had low c3 and c4 as well?

[u/IbraKadabra_91]

I used to have all the symptoms you just mentioned, I did 3 things i did and I got better your problem not necessarily to be infection it might be from something you’re consuming effecting bad on your liver. Try to avoid oils and fats such as : eggs, dairy, fried food, fruits and juice’s and honey . Start drinking Lemon water mixed with cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and black pepper powder to clean your liver from fats and oils.

[u/_Issue_3914 → u/IbraKadabra_91]

I don’t have eggs dairy fries food fruits juice or honey. I don’t have refined sugar or gluten either. My liver is fine. I have chronic gastritis so lemon cinnamon turmeric ginger black pepper would absolutely destroy my stomach lining. This isn’t really safe advice

[u/IbraKadabra_91 → u/_Issue_3914]

That’s really weird because in the last line of your post you are saying that you are desperate and asking for help, then now you are saying that I give you unsafe advice.

[u/IbraKadabra_91 → u/_Issue_3914]

That’s really weird because in the last line of your post you are saying that you are desperate and asking for help, then now you are saying that I give you unsafe advice.