Blood and stool test results show Candida, H Pylori - is this legit?

Posted by Twocoastsm @marlenec, Oct 5, 2023

After struggling for months with IBS and taking Xifaxan for SIBO (to the tune of $700 even after insurance), going low FODMAP, etc. I have given up and entered into a program with a functional physician and registered dietitian specializing in IBS. Results of the blood and stool tests the DO ordered (which I know are somewhat controversial in themselves) showed overgrowth of Candida and H Pylori and the doc wants to treat these with various supplements as well as a wheat and sugar free diet during treatment (I’ve been going wheat/gluten free for a few months now.) I’m willing to try anything since my symptoms are all over the place and haven’t completely resolved after the antibiotic and/or the low FODMAP regimen but the skeptical side of me wonders if this is hype? Any input is welcome. TIA.

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woojr | @woojr | Oct 19 8:47pm

In reply to @mrsjohn101 "I believe i to have this problem. I have been drinking alkaline water until I find..." + (show)

@mrsjohn101 Have you been tested for H Pylori? From what I've read, it can be passed on from oral to oral (like kissing). And also from other contact with
feces. So if you're being close with someone you can transfer it, even give it back and forth. I believe they caught it early in my tests yet they could not identify where I had been bleeding. They told me this wasn't unusual.

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