Hey guys,
I few months ago my Dr. did an ImmunoBilan test on me. Its basically a test that measures IGM and IGA immune response against several gut bacteria. The theory is, if you have these antibodies in your blood it means the bacteria have entered the bloodstream and your guy is leaky. Drs use antibiotics to beat them back and you are supposed to feel better. I believe KDM does this treatment.
I am wondering, what is a "normal" value for this test? At first I had many elevated IGM and IGA values. I then took Rifaximin (an antibiotic) and now my test has no IGM values, but a few of my IGA ones persist. My doctor says thats "normal" and I don't need to be treated again. But I don't feel any better. I am wondering if anyone else who has done this treatment can comment on what constitutes finishing the treatment? Are lingering IGA antibodies "normal", or did your doctor treat until they were all gone? Did you end up feeling any better in the end?
I few months ago my Dr. did an ImmunoBilan test on me. Its basically a test that measures IGM and IGA immune response against several gut bacteria. The theory is, if you have these antibodies in your blood it means the bacteria have entered the bloodstream and your guy is leaky. Drs use antibiotics to beat them back and you are supposed to feel better. I believe KDM does this treatment.
I am wondering, what is a "normal" value for this test? At first I had many elevated IGM and IGA values. I then took Rifaximin (an antibiotic) and now my test has no IGM values, but a few of my IGA ones persist. My doctor says thats "normal" and I don't need to be treated again. But I don't feel any better. I am wondering if anyone else who has done this treatment can comment on what constitutes finishing the treatment? Are lingering IGA antibodies "normal", or did your doctor treat until they were all gone? Did you end up feeling any better in the end?