Re: Yeast Test. Was: Uncontrollable laughing

[Guest guest]

To be honest, I can not remember if it's stool, urine or blood. We've had a lot of testing so they start to blend together. If I am remembering correctly, I think it's a stool collection and if that is the case, you just collect it at home and mail it off to be processed.

But if you call the lab, they will tell you what is required to collect for the "2100 Gastrointestinal Profile". It comes in the form of a kit that you complete and then mail back to their lab for processing via Fed. Ex. It will come with clear directions and "how to complete" instructions. But as I said, I do not think they will mail out a kit to a private parent. I think the request needs to come from an MD. But it is worth a call and if you have a supportive pedi., they might be able to help you.

We have seen a real change in our son on yeast treatment and the SCD... but it has taken time. It's been about 5 months. His eye contact is MUCH MUCH better, he will look at a camera now for a picture!, he is more affectionate ("I love you's" and hugs) and he just seems healthier and more NT overall. I know he is slowly getting well.

The fact that your son can not have nuts, presents an issue. I have been wondering what those children do too... If I talk to our nutritionist, I will ask her that question for you. Not doing eggs is easy, because that is how we do SCD. We use acorn squash and puree pear as a substitute egg every successfully in baked goods. BUT the no nut flour... is an issue.

Can he have any NUTS? They have many different kinds of nut flours:

almond

walnut

cashew

pecan

macadamia nut

The test we used to check our boys yeast levels was:> �> Metametrix Clinical Laboratory> 3425 Corporate Way> Duluth, GA 30096> 770-446-5483 (phone)> 770-441-2237 (fax)> �> The lab (kit) is called 2100 Gastrointestinal Function Profile andchecks for yeast, parasites and bacteria in stool as well as looks atoverall GI functioning (absorption, GI inflammation, etc.)� If Iamremembering correctly I think the test runs in the neighborhood of$350. out of pocket and we have been reimbursed approx. 60% back byour insurance... witpersistencece.

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,

My son is allergic to peanuts and walnuts and almonds. Not sure if its

all tree nuts but I would suspect that is the case..

Conni

Alyssa wrote:

To be honest, I can not remember if it's stool, urine or blood. 

We've had a lot of testing so they start to blend together.  If I am

remembering correctly, I think it's a stool collection and if that is

the case, you just collect it at home and mail it off to be

processed. 

 

But if you call the lab, they will tell you what is required to collect

for the " 2100 Gastrointestinal Profile " .  It comes in the form of a

kit that you complete and then mail back to their lab for processing

via Fed. Ex.  It will come with clear directions and " how to

complete " instructions.  But as I said, I do not think they will mail

out a kit to a private parent.  I think the request needs to come from

an MD.  But it is worth a call and if you have a supportive pedi.,

they might be able to help you.

 

We have seen a real change in our son on yeast treatment and the

SCD... but it has taken time.  It's been about 5 months.  His eye

contact is MUCH MUCH better, he will look at a camera now for a

picture!, he is more affectionate ( " I love you's " and hugs) and he

just seems healthier and more NT overall.  I know he is slowly

getting well.

 

The fact that your son can not have nuts, presents an issue.  I have

been wondering what those children do too...  If I talk to our

nutritionist, I will ask her that question for you.  Not doing eggs is

easy, because that is how we do SCD.  We use acorn squash and puree

pear as a substitute egg every successfully in baked goods.  BUT the

no nut flour... is an issue. 

 

Can he have any NUTS?  They have many different kinds of nut flours:

 

almond

walnut

cashew

pecan

macadamia nut