I'm a new member here and have a big decision to make.
I'm 41, have crohn's and have been in remission for 15 years. During that time, I've been taking Pentasa.
6 months ago, I developed a terrible skin problem (itchy rash). I saw a dermatologist, allergist, GI doc. I had a bunch of tests done. An IGG allergy test showed I was extremely allergic to brewers yeast & bakers yeast. That led me towards the possibility of Candida. I immediately stopped yeasted, fermented and mold contaminated foods, and the skin immediately resolved. I tested positive for candida on a skin ***** test, but negative for a blood & stool test. Nonetheless, my doc is having me go on a course of nystatin, just in case it is candida. Of course, I'll be combining that (not at the exact same time) with high quality probiotics to re-populate the gut.
During the elimination diet, and trouble-shooting, I consulted with my GI doc and got the OK to stop taking the Pentasa which I had been on for 15 years. During that time, I've had NO GI problems. I had been taking large qty of fish oil, l-glutamine, and high quality multi vit.
Here's the problem:
The results of my comprehensive stool test came back and showed an extremely high reading for fecal