Tanalbit for yeast overgrowth (result from Dr. Amin lab in AZ)

Has anyone tried tanalbit for yeast overgrowth? I had some parasite testing done at Dr. Amin's lab in AZ. The results were that I didn't have any parasites but heavy yeast overgrowth. He suggested to try Tanalbit for six to eight weeks. Was wondering if anyone else has also tried Tanalbit. Thanks.

http://www.intensivenutrition.com/Tanalbit.htm

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Ash 39 NH, vegetarian
Current meds: Asacol 12/day, Imuran 150mg
L-glutamine, Coconut Water, Rowasa(as needed)

Post Edited (AshNH) : 7/15/2008 1:42:54 PM (GMT-6)

I had the same test done by the same lab. He said the same thing. No parasites, "heavy yeast" overgrowth. He sugessted tanalbit and I ordered two bottles. However, did not take them.

Thanks, PF. I wonder if he is giving the same results to everyone. :) Luckily, I have been symptoms free for past three-four months, even before the lab test. I am going to give Tanalbit a try, considering the cost/risk(?) are low.

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Ash 39 NH, vegetarian
Current meds: Asacol 12/day, Imuran 150mg
L-glutamine, Coconut Water, Rowasa(as needed)

I had the test done too. Basically the same results as you two. I had Yeast and candida with a 1 next to it and dividing/pathology. I also had bad bacteria and pollen found in my stoo. Only those for things. He never told me to take anything, b/c I wasn't a doctor he wouldn't say anything to me! What number did you two have next to what was found?

oes anyone has a different experience?? infact we were thinking to send a stool sample to them but if they are sending the same replies to everyone then its no use. please share if you have a different kind of experience from dr. amin az labs. thanks in advance.

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wife of a UC Patient diagnosed on 3/3/08 started Asacol 3/7/08 2-3x a day

I had a 3 next to "yeast" and a 1 next to "yeast(pathology/dividing).

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6MP, Asacol, Rowasa

I had 3 next to "Yeasts", 1 next to Yeasts (diving/pathology), 1 Undiested tissue, 2 Bacteria (normal bacilli), 1 Pollen

Freakzilla, they don't tell you anything because you need to $100/hour(It might be for half-hour..I forget) for "consultation" with Dr. Amin. I think they are okay if you have your doctor call them as well but I could be wrong about that.


PF, did you also have 1 Undiested tissue, 2 Bacteria (normal bacilli), 1 Pollen?

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Ash 39 NH, vegetarian
Current meds: Asacol 12/day, Imuran 150mg
L-glutamine, Coconut Water, Rowasa(as needed)

Post Edited (AshNH) : 7/15/2008 1:41:51 PM (GMT-6)

I had the parasite testing done and he said no to yeast, he thought I had a bacteria problem. This is confirmed by my current doctor, so know I don't think he gives out the same results. I had it done last year.

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Colonoscopy & Endoscopy 7/27, Left sided colitis and near cecum (mild)

Has anyone tried the Tanalbit yet? If so, what's your protocol with it! Our results are all different still.... I only had 1 next to yeast & candida. So, this is a good sign!

I had no undigested tissue, no pollon,  but i did have a 2 Bacteria (normal bacilli) and a 1 next to geotrichum.

wanted to find out how you get the results from Dr. Amin lab. do they send it to your doctor only or do you get a copy too?? asking this as i know my hsuband's doctor is not in favor of getting the stool tested specially from out of state lab?? i dont have anyone who is a doctor in the family. advice needed.

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wife of a UC Patient diagnosed on 3/3/08 started Asacol 3/7/08 2-3x a day, 5/15/08 Hydrocortisone enemas every night

newucpat,

They fax the results to whomever you want. May be it's supposed to be faxed to a doctor's office. I just put in my own fax number and put my doctor's name for the primary care physician's name. I don't think they really care about that because they probably want to make extra $100 on the consultation. I doubt my doctor would know what to make of the results anyway. Unlike blood test results with exact numbers, the scale is 1-5(light to heavy). If there are no signs for a particular criteria that field is left blank. Hope that helps.

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Ash 39 NH, vegetarian

Not taking much of anything after trying anti-fungal diet.

Previous meds: Asacol 12/day, Imuran 150mg
L-glutamine, Coconut Water, Rowasa(as needed)