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Request for Recommended Tests and Doctor to Assess Symptoms
Here’s your text in English:These are the symptoms I’ve been experiencing:
– I feel thirsty all day and night, regardless of how much I drink or if I take Humantra 2-3 times a day.
– I need to go to the bathroom frequently, even at night, which disrupts my sleep.
– I sometimes have headaches that last for 3-5 days, and no painkillers seem to help.I’ve already taken the Dutch Plus test and sent it back yesterday. I also recently did a bioresonance test, and I will attach the results as soon as I receive them by email. I’ve attached my last blood test from January of this year as well.
I would like to do more tests to check everything together. What tests would you recommend? Also, I would like to see one doctor who can do everything for me, and I am prepared to pay for it myself.
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I have attached the bioresonance test
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Hi – thanks for sharing your results and symptoms.
I can guide you here in the forum in terms of additional tests to consider, and next steps to take, but it seems you’re preferring to work with a doctor, correct? If so, I can recommend Dr. Heather Eade at Novomed.
If you’d like to take matters into your own hands, allow me to share additional steps to start taking based on the blood chemistry results. I took at look at the bioresonnance test, but to be honest, I didn’t gain much from it as it’s not a tool that I utilize in my practice.
Based off the symptoms alone, I would be curious to know your blood sugar status and whether you are exposed to mold.
For blood sugar testing, ask your doctor for:
->Fasting glucose, fasting insulin or c-peptide, HbA1c (They only measured HbA1c, which doesn’t help determine the level of insulin resistance if it’s present.)For mold, please fill out these 2 mold questionnaires and report back your scores to see if mold is probable in your case. You can also watch this video to see if you recognize other symptoms of mold illness.
Now a few markers jumped out at me in your lab test:
• Clinically low vitamin D: I would boost magnesium glycinate for at least 2 weeks (200-400mg) and then supplement with vitamin D3/K2 combo, and re-test vitamin D after 3 months. I like the liquid ones by Seeking Health and Biotics Research. Please read this handout about supplementation dosages for vitamin D.
• Vitamin B12: is suboptimally low. And your bioresonnance test showed many amino acids being low. Do you eat animal proteins? If so, do you have any digestive symptoms that would indicate low stomach acid? Please watch this video and let me know if any of these fit your picture so I can guide you on the next step.
• TSH: is clinically high. This means that your brain is sensing there isn’t enough thyroid hormone. Again, to make thyroid hormone, we need protein, specifically tyrosine. We also need iodine. Are these included in your diet? Do you consume seafood to get in enough iodine?And given that your triglycerides are suboptimally low, I am curious to see a full thyroid panel including the antibodies to see if there’s an autoimmune dynamic forming. Here’s a video with the thyroid markers to request from your doctor. Make sure they include the anti-TPO and anti-TG markers in there too.
• Skewed CBC differentials & Eosinophils: when neutrophils and lymphocytes become close in number to each other, this often indicates that there’s a low grade simmering infection of some sort. It could be dysbiosis or a microbial overgrowth for example. I also like to see eosinophils < 1%. When it's higher, this can often indicate a parasite infection and/or environmental allergies/sensitivities or asthma. The bioresonnance test showed parasitic and microbial overgrowths. If you're not constipated, a parasite cleanse would help but only if the 3 major players of digestion are well supported: bile, stomach acid and enzymes. Again, I can help you figure this out if you're interested in pursuing a parasite cleanse. In terms of additional tests for investigation, I would also run a food sensitivity test with KBMO. There could be many reasons for headaches, but the most common are magnesium deficiency, and food sensitivities. -
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Me. What I meant to see 1 doctor to make me all the blood test we need because my doctor is not allowed me to request extra test. -
you can visit Dr. Erzebet Makk at Zia Medical. She’ll request all the tests you want, and also be able to guide you as she’s a functional medicine doctor with homeopathy training as well. It’s all pay and claim back, so if you do have insurance, some might be covered. She doesn’t fight patients if they request blood tests.
We can also help with functional tests if you’d like to pursue any in the future.
Let me know if you need further guidance. And please do report back on my questions above so I can further help.
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Regarding the mold test, the results showed an 18-green mold questionnaire the total mold risk of 4.
For my vitamin D and iron levels, I went to a clinic and had other tests done where I received IV treatment and Vitamin D supplements. I have attached the blood test results and invoices showing the treatments I took.
In regards to parasites, microbial overgrowth, and candida, I completed a 3-week protocol involving supplements and a clean diet, and I felt better after completion in October of last year.
I’m interested in improving my health further and plan to do a KBMO test and blood sugar test.
You mentioned that I can do all the tests with you, and I’d like to follow up on that.
What other tests do you recommend for me?”
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so although your fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR are within the “normal” reference ranges, there is in fact a degree of insulin resistance as seen with the suboptimal high fasting insulin and higher-end HOMA-IR. You can watch this video which shares the optimal ranges to be aiming for inside the Blood Sugar Regulation course.
Next step is to determine where these higher levels are coming from. Diet? Stress? I have personally seen people developing pre-diabetes from stress alone. If this resonates with you, have you ever measured your cortisol levels? Here’s a video I encourage you to watch on testing adrenal status and cortisol production/rhythm in urine.
Also, just because your mold symptom questionnaire came back as unlikely to be mold illness, I wouldn’t rule it out just yet either. I encourage you to also watch the videos in the section of “How to test for mold” in our Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course. Please watch them and let me know your thoughts.
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I checked the blood test from the link provided under the video, but I am not sure if I can do it because it says that I am not eligible. I have attached a screenshot below. Regarding stress and cortisol, I have already completed the Dutch plus test and am waiting for the results. As for the mold test, I was unable to complete the payment process.
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those links are for members living in North America. I will add a note to clarify that. Thanks for pointing this out.
If you’d like to order functional tests in the UAE, please email support@bernadetteabraham.com with your full name, email, date of birth, gender, shipping & billing address (if different). Include the name of the tests you’d like to pursue and we’ll help you get access to them.
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Hello B here is my blood test and Dutch plus test.
Could you please guide me to next step.
Thank you.
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Hi – thanks for sharing these additional labs. The picture is becoming clearer, and we need to have a conversation about stress!! Remember, stress can be physical, physiological, and mental/emotional, but to the body/brain, it reacts in the same way.
What really stands out in your DUTCH test is elevated DHEA-s and overall cortisol production. Stress/trauma is the first possible reason to increase DHEAs since it’s produced from the adrenals in response to stress. Would you say this is present in your case?
Next on the list is PCOS. PCOS is actually one of the more common causes of elevated DHEA among women (along with stress and trauma like PTSD). And what’s the most common cause of PCOS? Usually it’s insulin resistance!! (which is evident in your labs as seen with a high HOMA-IR and suboptimal high fasting insulin of 13.5!) As I had mentioned in a previous video, optimal insulin should be between 5-6 uIU/ml so there’s clear insulin resistance, which will contribute to the exact symptoms you’re experiencing.
Higher insulin affects overall hormone balance, including thyroid function. Please watch this video on how insulin affects thyroid function because your thyroid values are also suboptimal, and will affect everything metabolic, including digestion, motility, immunity, fertility, etc.
Insulin resistance, as explained in the Blood Sugar Regulation course, is often caused by diet and/or stress! So from a root cause perspective, we need to address your diet and identify the sources of stress and remove them!
Here’s a 3-day food journal which I encourage you to fill in so we can have a look and make some suggestions.
In terms of stress, we need your input here. There can very well be physiological stress like gut dysbiosis/overgrowths given the skewed white blood cell differentials in your labs, but are there any other known mental/emotional/physical stress factors that you know for sure are at play, and more importantly, be able to reduce/eliminate that source of stress? It could be as simple as getting to bed on time, and having good uninterrupted sleep.
Also, do you have any gastro-intestinal related symptoms? Please let us know.
I’ll wait to hear from you on the above so we can continue guiding you further but blood sugar regulation and stress are priorities for sure.
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Yes, my stress level has been really high since 2020. Additionally, I have faced a lot of trauma in my life, which has been quite significant. Fortunately, I am aware of these traumas and have been actively working on healing them since 2018. I continue to work on them and remain aware of their impact on my life.
On top of that, I recently discovered that I have PCOS, although I have known about my insulin issues since 2015 when I started experiencing weight gain. I have also been dealing with thyroid problems. Despite being careful about my diet and eating healthy, I couldn’t understand why I was still experiencing hormone imbalances. Now I have a better understanding of why these issues have been occurring.
Currently, my stress is mostly related to work since 2020, but I am trying my best to manage it and remain aware of its effects on my well-being. I have also started doing DNRS (Dynamic Neural Retraining System) for the past two months. I am paying more attention to my sleep because I have been struggling with poor sleep for the last three years, which has had a negative impact on my weight, health, and energy levels.
Last summer, I consulted with Natasha from Health Nag, and she helped me improve my sleep and regain my energy. During that time, I also experienced a lot of digestive problems, and I still feel like I have some lingering issues. In November of last year, I did a three-week gut cleanse, which made me feel more energetic and helped me lose 8 kilos. It involved eating clean, sugar-free food. During that period, I noticed that my blood sugar was more balanced, and I didn’t experience cravings or feeling hungry all the time.
However, I haven’t been able to sustain that diet and have not been able to continue losing weight. I believe I am very sensitive to sugar and gluten. I also tried using a glucose monitoring system from ULTRAHUMAN for one month and discovered that my blood sugar levels spike after meals and then come crashing down. I have been frustrated because I don’t know how to regulate my glucose levels properly.
I am still struggling to balance my blood sugar, and I recognize the importance of following a PVFC (Protein,Vegetables, Fats, Carbohydrates) rule. I’m wondering if I should go back to a no-sugar, whole food diet with this rule. I would greatly appreciate your advice on this matter.
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please fill in the 3-day food journal that I shared above so I can help guide you better with regards to your diet. Fill it in with the 3 days that are “most common” for you and attach it here.
What do you mean by going back to a whole food diet? If you’re implementing the VPF principle, yes, it should be whole foods and no sugar. With insulin resistance, reducing starchy carbs to no more than 1/2 cup of cooked grains per day, 1 cup of root vegetables per day, and 1-2 whole fruits only per day is a general guideline for the carb category. This makes it a lot more sustainable then cutting out carbs and sugar completely. Avoid anything made from flour and anything sweet, with the exception of fruits. You can find more dietary guidelines for managing blood sugar levels here.
You might need the help of some blood sugar balancing supplements as well. I really like the product by Designs for Health called Metabolic Synergy, as well as Biotics Research GlucoBalance. You can watch this video to better understand how they help.
Keep in mind that stress alone can lead to blood sugar dysregulation. I would encourage you to check out Dr. G’s schedule of virtual group or private emotional release sessions to help with your emotional stress and releasing it from the body. He will be our guest expert in September as well by the way!
Please prioritize your efforts on reducing stress and regulating blood sugar. So much will unravel and improve for you when you do.
If you have the time to watch the entire Blood Sugar Balance course, please do so. It will really help you understand all the other dynamics and symptoms you’re experiencing, and solutions.
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“I have attached two food journals. The first one shows my usual diet, which includes foods I love to eat. The second one is from last week after my holiday, during which I struggled with mood swings and unstable blood sugar levels. In terms of the whole food, I’ve been following a zero-sugar diet for three weeks now. This diet includes vegetables, sweet potatoes, black rice, lentils, quinoa, protein, healthy fats, kiwi, berries, and almond milk. During this time, I lost 8kg, felt great with no hunger and improved mood and sleep. However, I’m currently experiencing negative effects on my body and brain due to my sugar levels, resulting in severe headaches. I’m trying to get back to my diet routine, but I find it challenging as I experience cravings for sugar. I’m looking for advice on how to overcome this roller coaster of blood sugar levels and sugar cravings. Today, I had bread and rice without sweets, which is an improvement from last week. Additionally, I feel very tired and believe my vitamin D levels is very low, as I struggle to move or exercise. Any suggestions on how to address this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
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thank you for sharing your food journals. Are you jet lagged from your holiday travels by any chance? I noticed that you typically sleep at 11pm, but last week’s diet you were sleeping at 1-2am.
Jet lag and lack of sleep will make a person crave more sweets as it disrupts blood sugar regulation, so don’t be too hard on yourself during this period. But the goal should be to work on getting back to sleeping earlier again. Everything else will fall back into place once you do. Sleep is powerful and directly affects our food choices, mood, blood sugar regulation, detoxification and immunity!
Set your alarm to wake up early, and don’t fall back asleep… this will help you sleep earlier that evening. Repeat the next day. Set your alarm to wake up early and don’t fall back asleep or take an afternoon nap. Do this for 2-3 days and you’ll hopefully get back to sleeping by 10pm. Also, avoid having coffee or matcha or chocolate after 12pm in the afternoon as this will stimulate you and affect your sleep. Also get direct outside sun exposure within 30 minutes of waking (and ground if you can) to help reset your circadian rhythm.
I discuss the importance of sleeping before midnight in the Sleep pillar inside the Beginner’s Health Roadmap here. I encourage you to watch the entire sleep pillar with sleep hygiene tips starting here if you haven’t already watched it.
Please report back if you’re still haven’t trouble with your food choices after fixing your sleep. But this is where I would start and I’m pretty confident you’ll notice a marked improvement.
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Hello B,
I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to share that I have been able to adjust my sleep schedule, going to bed early and waking up early, and it has made me feel much better.
Now, there is something I would like to understand better. My dietitian expressed concern about my HbA1c levels, as they were at 6. She mentioned that this reading is usually indicative of pre-diabetes. Could you please explain this to me in more detail?
Regarding the vitamin D deficiency, I would like to know what options are available. Should I consider taking injections, or are there other alternatives? The same goes for B12 deficiency. I would appreciate your advice on this matter.
On another note, I have a good understanding of the dietary recommendations now, and my dietitian will be following up with me for the next six months.
Additionally, I want to discuss your suggested supplements and other protocols with my health coach. She will be supporting me and providing further guidance.
Lastly, I will be traveling for two weeks starting on the 10th. Do you have any advice regarding my diet during this trip? Should I follow the plan from the beginning or ease into it gradually? I also received “Amino Acid Quick sorb” – should I start using it during my trip or wait until I commence the plan?
Thank you for your assistance.
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