Results
Well, the results are in, and I'm not quite satisfied with what I've learned about his gluten sensitivity. But I will take things one step at a time and worry about it when his gut has reached its optimal working state. His test results show unhealthy levels of bacteria. H.pylori could be present, and the combination of staph and strep is what you see in PANS/PANDAS. No parasites were detected on the test. He has bacteria causing his immune system to attack itself, and Candida is still present. While some of the bacteria and fungus show as undetectable on the test, given the symptoms we see in Jordan and when paired with other results, they pose a problem even though they aren't in high ranges. So, what does this mean? Well, his gut is experiencing severe dysbiosis. With H.pylori, it neutralizes stomach acid to survive, so he is not breaking down food properly, which keeps him from getting nutrients. The undigested food enters the intestines and ferments, creating a breedin...
