Hi,
I just received results my Metametrix Organic Acids results. Rich (if you're reading this and have some time), I was hoping that you could take a look at them, there seem to be quite a few abnormalities..
The day of the test (and the day before) I was experiencing severe brain fog- felt drunk/drugged, had a bad headache, was dizzy, exhausted and really in an 'altered mental state'. I'm thinking that D-Lactate was at least partly responsible, as it was elevated on the test. The Metametrix GI Effects test that I did in January didn't show any overgrowth, though (I'll attach those results too).
I've been on a methylation protocol for almost 3 months now. Honestly, I have not experienced improvement yet- I still have periods of brain fog (and other typical CFS symptoms), alternating with periods of severe anxiety/adrenaline rushes, muscle twitching/cramps, dizziness, hyperexcitability etc.
These are the meds/supplements I've been taking for almost 3 months now (except for Plaquenil, which I only started a few weeks ago):
Doxycycline 200mg
Plaquenil 400mg
Florastor
Methylcobalamin injection 5mg every 3 days
Folinic acid 800mcg
B-complex (includes methylfolate 400mcg)
Phosphatidylserine
Rhodiola rosea 300mg
Adrenal Rebuilder
Magnesium oil
I also repeated the Methylation Pathways Panel- results should be ready in a few weeks.
Anyway, sorry for writing so much, I'm not thinking very clearly. I would just really appreciate some comments or advice. It looks like I have some gut issues to deal with, but otherwise, do I need to add any supplements or is my current protocol sufficient? And is it just a matter of time before my methylation problems get resolved?
Thanks so much,
Karina