Hello, I developed MCS 13 months ago. Halfway through that time, I also developed Xerostomia (dry mouth). Unfortunately i tried KingFisher Fennel toothpaste once, and it made the Xerostomia a lot worse... My mouth burned for a whole week and got drier than ever before. Later on I noticed that I had developed a cross-reaction allergy, because I also reacted to Cumin (very common in spice mixes and as green color in candy etc) and Anise (I love licorice). Apparently they all (Fennel, Cumin, Anise) belong to the same plant family "Apiaceae".
As if it weren't enough, I have also become sensitive to Mint/Menthol and to all kinds of alcohols, including sweeteners (sugar alcohols) like Xylitol, Sorbitol etc (the reason for testing the Fennel toothpaste in the first place). As it is, I can't find a toothpaste or any product intended for treating Xerostomia, that don't contain any of this...
Perhaps someone on this forum, could help me to interpret my results, so that I can start a treatment.
My understanding, is that I should treat gut problems first and I can't find any good information about "Phenylacetate". I did believe that I had SIBO, but that it was Candida that was the problem. However the Organix Comprehensive test, didn't show Candida (and it would if I had it).
I have read that the next step is fixing Methylation (CBS) and Liver problems and there is quite a few.
I should also mention that I am currently not taking any supplements.
I have tested my Sulfate levels (strips). I am aware of, certain peoples view, that the strips are not reliable. But the information that I have found, is that they work within certain pH levels (4-8) and cheap Lackmus test strips can tell if the sulfate test is valid.
Any way, my Sulfate level is 800-1200mg/l and pH is 7,7 (morning). pH is a little to high (over 8, and I won't be able to get viable results):
"In a pH balanced body. urine is slightly acid in the morning, (pH = 6.5 - 7.0) generally becoming more alkaline (pH = 7.5 - 8.0) by evening in healthy people primarily because no food or beverages are consumed while sleeping."
I have included all the results:
Organix Comprehensive Profile
MTHFRSupport Variant Report v2.4
As if it weren't enough, I have also become sensitive to Mint/Menthol and to all kinds of alcohols, including sweeteners (sugar alcohols) like Xylitol, Sorbitol etc (the reason for testing the Fennel toothpaste in the first place). As it is, I can't find a toothpaste or any product intended for treating Xerostomia, that don't contain any of this...
Perhaps someone on this forum, could help me to interpret my results, so that I can start a treatment.
My understanding, is that I should treat gut problems first and I can't find any good information about "Phenylacetate". I did believe that I had SIBO, but that it was Candida that was the problem. However the Organix Comprehensive test, didn't show Candida (and it would if I had it).
I have read that the next step is fixing Methylation (CBS) and Liver problems and there is quite a few.
I should also mention that I am currently not taking any supplements.
I have tested my Sulfate levels (strips). I am aware of, certain peoples view, that the strips are not reliable. But the information that I have found, is that they work within certain pH levels (4-8) and cheap Lackmus test strips can tell if the sulfate test is valid.
Any way, my Sulfate level is 800-1200mg/l and pH is 7,7 (morning). pH is a little to high (over 8, and I won't be able to get viable results):
"In a pH balanced body. urine is slightly acid in the morning, (pH = 6.5 - 7.0) generally becoming more alkaline (pH = 7.5 - 8.0) by evening in healthy people primarily because no food or beverages are consumed while sleeping."
I have included all the results:
Organix Comprehensive Profile
MTHFRSupport Variant Report v2.4