Hello everyone,
My name is Joel and I have had PATM for the past two years, specifically the electric type. Since I developed PATM I have tested negative for:
• Parasites (test by Doctors Data)
• Comprehensive Blood Panel
• Chest X-ray
• Step Throat Swab
• Sputum Test
• SIBO
Despite that my symptoms were not reflected in any of the tests listed above I continued to search and I recently did a test for Mycotoxins with RealTime labs in Texas. My test results came back positive for 3 out of the 4 types of mycotoxins (see breakdown below).
Test, Value, Result, Present if greater or equal
Ochratoxin, 2.3 ppb, Present, 2.0 ppb
Aflatoxin Group (B1, B2, G1, G2), 0.40 ppb, Not Present, 1.0 ppb
Trichothecene Group (Macrocyclic), 0.52 ppb, Present, 0.2 ppb
Gliotoxin Derivative, 9.50 ppb, Present, 1.0 ppb
My objective of this post is not to recommend how to treat these toxins via binders. This can be found in the book Mold & Mycotoxins: Current Evaluation and Treatment 2016 by Neil Nathan and Joseph Brewer.
I am particularly concerned regarding the sky high gliotoxin, and I reason to believe this is the toxin that is directly tied to our systematic candida leveraged by leaky gut. Please see the link for more details regarding gliotoxins: http://www.yeastinfection.org/what-are-gliotoxins
Anyways, I'd love to hear what your perspective is regarding this test. I personally believe that we can leverage this test to talk with MDs because it actually shows real results behind our symptoms, and removes the 'it's all in your head' argument which is half the battle.
Furthermore, the MDs that have researched mycotoxins extensively have concluded that moldy buildings are a driving factor. I was very surprised to test positive because I don't think I have ever lived in a moldy environment. The MDs that spearheaded the research regarding mold and mycotoxins explicitly state that this is a fatal thinking error, as many people are exposed to mold and are completely unaware. I would caution against making snap judgments whether you have been exposed to mold or not and remain open minded. Anyways, I hope this information is helpful and can help us progress.
Thanks,
Joel