THE VICTIM

• NAME: Sheila Z.
• AGE: 63
• GENDER: Female
• PRIMARY COMPLAINT: Chronic bloating, diarrhea & abdomen pain for nearly 50 years.

THE CRIME

HISTORY: The victim stated the following:

1: When in high school I had a lot of bloating and belching! There was usually a sour taste until after the gallbladder had been removed. Occurs more with stress. About 20 years ago, intermittent diarrhea appeared with the bloating and pain, more often with stress.

2: In May 2017 Chronic diarrhea for 4 weeks not sure what caused it. Left lower pain in abdomen. Passing a lot of gas with what I eat or with increased stress. Diarrhea usually occur in morning. Would have 3-6 bowel movements in the morning hours until I felt my system was cleaned out. Always have to wake up 2 hours earlier to get my system taken care of. Once done with stools in the morning I was good to go (or not go as the case may be)! But in May 2017 for one month I had diarrhea all the time. Depending on what I ate I couldn't hold my stool. It would come with such force.

3: A lot of abdominal pain. Never the same, usually starts with stress increases from there abdominal pain started in May 2017. Never had it before

4: Passing a lot of gas - bloating never the same occurs after eating. Depend on food that I eat.

TRACKING DOWN THE CULPRIT

ANALYSIS AND SUSPECTS: Suspects Irritable bowel syndrome in the form of SIBO, environmental toxin, food sensitivities/allergies.

Labs ordered: Dietary antigen, SIBO, Mycotoxin, GI MAP

FINDINGS AND INVESTIGATION: December 2017

Initially uncovered several food related allergy and intolerance reactions.

• Labs also indicated a small intestine bacterial overgrowth and the presence of high levels of several mycotoxins.

• Subsequently a trans-nasal throat swab revealed a mold related MARCoNS (Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci) infection as well.

• March 2018: SIBO was resolved and Sheila was doing exceptionally well at avoiding problem foods. She was already feeling much better but the mold toxin numbers were increasing. Gut healing protocols are initiated.

• July 2018: MARCoNS treatment begins and home inspection for molds does NOT reveal the source of contamination. The fungal infection appears to be GI based as well. Treatment begins.

PLOT TWIST

• February 2019: MARCoNS is eliminated and the number of food allergies and intolerances have reduced significantly. Sheila is feeling much better but recent Dexa scans have caused concerns about long term bone health. Sheila evaluated her bone health with a bone health test. The results were in the NORMAL range. Sheila begins bone health support.

• February 2020: Latest Dexa shows bone density has not worsened and appears stabilized. Mold toxin numbers have dropped significantly.

JUSTICE!

Sheila no longer has any of the original abdominal complaints. She continues to be mindful of her eating habits and uses a minimal bone health support as part of her wellness protocol.