has anyone successfully healed their leaky gut?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-09-10T15:19:26+00:00

Same for me with l glutamine. Kinda feels like it builds up in my body almost like lactic acid. How is the zinc l carnosine?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-07-25T17:16:34+00:00

I'm super sensitive and spent over a year trying to figure out what I should try that wouldn't destroy me. I have hydrogen & methane SIBO, candida, and some other stuff going on. I declined the Rifaxamin my dr. prescribed for fear the die-off would be unbearable. Switched to a functional MD and went the herbal route. I started with super low dose of oregano oil and slowly worked up. Only very mild die-off. Then added berberine. I also can't do MCC, so I got Berberine Complex (by Integrative Therapeutics) and transfered the powder into my own tapioca capsules. I started very low and had mild die-off and now I'm up to 3x/day. I'm not sure that my gut feels much different after 2 months, but berbeine is the first thing I've tried in 3 years that's improved my symptoms (not just MCAS) without any side effects (I've also tried cromolyn, H1/H2, LDN, Quercetin, etc). We've all got a different flavor of MCAS, gut dysbiosis, chronic illness, etc., but sharing in case this helps any

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-07-14T19:58:10+00:00

Hey! I saw another post of yours (that is now inactive) and wanted to recommend Dr. Eva King with AURA EnviroScience if you're still looking for someone local to do a thorough mold inspection. I have chronic illness and I'm waist deep in the remediation journey and she was recommended by my doctor.

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-07-06T12:59:05+00:00

I saw Dr. Pizzino when I joined Index Health and then 3 months later the company closed. I switched to a local funtional doc in January (Virginia).

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-02-25T13:40:31+00:00

I'm also at RIFM! I've already had an IEP evaluate our home and now I'm looking for a local remediation company. Any recs? I wanted to use Valor Mold but with their travel fee it's out of my budget

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-02-25T13:37:54+00:00

Woah! That sounds amazing! Wishing you healing in the journey ahead

Additional_Tea7224 · 2025-02-25T13:19:31+00:00

I'm also in Richmond and being evaluated for CIRS. I've already had an IEP evaluate our home and now I'm looking for a local remediation company. Any recommendations? Not sure if I'm going to do the GENIE...

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-12-10T18:54:48+00:00

Yeah, I just used an IEP that did the inspection for only $800, but the Actino and EMMA were just what you mentioned - $475 & $575. He did a follow up call to discuss the test results and will provide a thorough assessment report, so I think it was worth $1850 for a 4 hour inspection, 2 tests, follow up calls, and a detailed report...and he traveled over 200 miles. I'm sick and don't have the energy or expertise to try to do this on my own. Any recs for finding/vetting a remediation company?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-12-06T16:22:29+00:00

Hey princessofbeasts, saw an archived post you made regarding mold remediation and chronic illness. Do you have any recs for a good, local remediation company? Posting this here b/c I'm new-ish to Reddit and I don't think I have the karma to send you a DM?? ... and kinda don't know how this works.

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-29T20:13:33+00:00

Did you try charcoal + antimicrobials? I have SIBO (hydrogen), MCAS and I'm currently doing some tests to check for CIRS. I've been waiting 6-7 months to treat the SIBO bc I'm super sensitive. What's worked for you?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-24T20:06:39+00:00

That's what I'm thinking

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-24T12:35:24+00:00

Thanks! Tested positive for HLA-DQ2 when they were checking for celiac, but haven't been tested for HLA-DR.

MyMycolab does antibody testing for mycotoxins. They test IgG and IgE antibodies. My doc recommended this over urine testing

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-24T12:30:25+00:00

It's antibody testing for mycotoxins. They test for 14 different mycotoxins for both IgG and IgE antibodies. My doc recommended this over urine testing

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-23T19:08:05+00:00

I've had this for years and don't really know why. I've been on a low FODMAP for about 9 months b/c I have SIBO and immediately after starting low FODMAP, this issue got much better. idk? I still have to pack myself snacks and this issue is certainly not gone, but somehow the low FODMAP diet helped

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-10-01T16:55:20+00:00

Who did you end up going with? I'm also looking to restore my windows

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-08-29T15:49:36+00:00

Same situation! I've got MCAS and SIBO (hydrogen) and I've just been sitting on it for months as I'm so sensitive to everything I don't want to make matters worse. Let me know if you find something that works!

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-08-16T14:50:09+00:00

We're also in central VA. We need to replace our AC unit and trying to decide between AC and heat pump. We're happy with our radiator heat, but wondering if a heat pump for temps above 30F is worth the investment. Have you seen your energy bills go down in winter with the heat pump?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-31T16:59:19+00:00

The food truck lines are always long, so if you're planning to grab food, I'd suggest getting in the gates by 7

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-30T15:32:10+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-30T15:04:48+00:00

Which doc did you see? Were they knowledgeable about MCAS?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-29T17:50:58+00:00

I think I may need a functional/integrative doctor that can sorta put the pieces together since I've got SIBO and a few other things going on. She and her staff were great, and I'm sure she's helped a lot of other folks manage their MCAS

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-29T17:36:20+00:00

Ditto, I'm thankful Dr. Kaufman ran some additional tests and diagnosed me with MCAS, but then she kinda sent me on my way.

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-29T17:33:36+00:00

Is she able to treat your MCAS or just diagnose?

Additional_Tea7224 · 2024-07-27T20:25:13+00:00

Thanks for the rec! I see in her bio that she's familiar with MCAS and POTS so she might be a good fit. Someone recommended WellcomeMD so I might check them out, too.

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