Dr. Amy Myers, a functional medicine physician describes the comprehensive stool test that she uses in her clinic to diagnose leaky gut.
**Pricing for lab tests is subject to change. Please visit www.AmyMyersMD.com for updated pricing**
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What causes limited bowel movement?
Hi Dr. Amy,
Amazing explanation! Not all lab tests are created equal (A wise someone
told me). May I ask what lab you use for most of your testing including the
comprehensive stool test?
WHAT IS BEST TREAMENTS FOR FIBROMALGIA
I’m afraid to ask, how much does this cost?
Hi Dr Myers 🙂 I was wondering if anti-anxiety, anti-depressents (such as
sertraline) could affect gut health?
My daughter was diagnosed with SIBO with a breath test after a year of
problems and tests. She completed a third round of antibiotics about a week
or week and a half ago, and the bloating has started again. She had been
feeling so much better and the bloating was minimal while she was on the
medication. Her doctor said he must do some research before prescribing
more. She is following a FODMAP diet. We are stumped as to what the next
step should be. She also has a hiatal hernia and takes prescription proton
pump meds for heartburn. She was having reflux, evidently during sleep,
that took the enamel off her teeth, so getting off those meds will be
difficult. What would you suggest as the next step? She lives in Alexandria
VA
Can you recommend anyone in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada?
Thank you for your expertise! Doc found protein floating in my blood
several years ago. I can’t put on weight, I have unexplained frequent
urination at night (up to 4x nightly) which is destroying my life (tests
for bladder infections etc always negative!) I bloat easily but take
enzymes with every meal and have an exemplary, mostly veg, diet (no wheat,
no dairy, no junk) Wish you were here in Canada. Help! Is that test
available in Quebec, CAN.?
The parasites and candida can really make you someone that you are not,not
in a good way either.Some parasites will leave the gut, and go to the
brain, and other organs causing weird feelings to no feelings, you need to
find them before its too late.The sad part is, you can pick the same
parasite up easily after you’ve been cured.
Is it helpful for diverticulitis? Thank you Dr. Meyers for your
informational videos!
Have you seen improvement in patients treated this way help Psoriasis?
Hypothyroid ?
Could you please tell me the name of the company you use for the stool
tests? Thanks
is it helpful in multiple sclerosis? after i eat seafood i have fatigue and
sleepy.
I have been doing alot of research on Toxicity of old root canals. quite a
bit of info that supports the idea that root canals can brew some nasty
anerobic bacteria even after sterilization. seems like it is something to
be considered in the path of getting back to health.
At first I hit the gluten free diet really hard. My Wife calls me Ghandi
already so I didnt need to loose any weight in the first place but I
probably did. i noticed that I began feeling a bit weak in just doing mild
functioning. I then added a bit of sweets and high carbs to my diet and
felt quite a bit better quickly. I still wont touch red meat or dairy but
poultry and fish are treats that I dabble in once in a great while. I will
ask my physician if He thinks I should stool test. He knows my overall
health better than anyone. What ever Doc says goes. I’ll let You know what
happens. BTW! it is wonderful to hear a Doctor validate what I feel is
right for my health. its all about my gut. Thank You again.
Angelica Willder
I would really like some help..especially finding out what is my real
problem with my digestive problems..they got worse after a gall bladder
surgery ..that I really needed..found out it was only working 17%..will you
please help me..at the end of my rope..would like to hear from Dr.Amy
Myers..thank you!
Really really appreciate your videos! I am currently trying to find out why
I’m having health issues related to this and watching the videos has given
me a lot of insight! Thanks!
Can I do it in UK?
This is a great video! For those of us who don’t live in Austin, how do you
recommend we find a doctor that is willing/able to perform this test? Does
it have a specific name?
Is there an at home mail in test available? I don’t feel like I really
have any symptoms of anything, but wonder if everyone should have this test
just to know for sure??
i wonder if Labcorps has a comprehensive stool test that is worthwile? be
nice to run some of this thru my insurance.
I have Kaiser can I come out for some of your test?
is it helpful with Alopecia?? Ive had severe acne and taken antibiotics on
off for years than I got alopecia..Where can i get more information?
Comprehensive stool test is the name of this test? I’ve had two that were
not even close to as detailed as this stool test. Can this test be done at
any local hospital or lab?
I LIVE IN SAN DIEGO,CALIFORNIA AND KNOW I HAVE GUT ISSUES,AND WANT TO GET
THE STOOL TESTING YOU RECOMMEND==A NO BRAINER FOR ME. DILEMMA NEED TO FIND
A QUALIFIED DR. IN SAN DIEGO
WHOM WOULD EXCEPT MY INSURANCE MEDI-MEDI.
CAN YOU REFER ME TO A DR. IN SAN DIEGO.
THANK YOU,
Schuyler Sprinz
is the gastroscopy enough to detect any kind of infection in the gut?
so nice to watch a video by a Dr who really knows their stuff on this topic
and is able to deliver the information in a clear and simple way.
My health is in a really bad way and im at a total dead end. Issues with
skin (acne/rashes/hives/comedones), react to EVERYTHING i eat and drink
(except water), gaining weight, suffer with insomnia, anxiety, stress.
I was previously treated for candida and parasites. Not sure the state now,
waiting for the results of a comp. stool analysis which was sent over to
the UK (im in Dubai UAE currently).
Im not having a positive experience wth the practicioners out here and need
one good source of info/support to follow. I wish you were not so far away.
I am confident i have leaky gut, candida and MAYBE some paracites.
Where can i start? how can you help? i am desperate to fix my poor body –
im scared that its getting worse n worse and will lead to something really
bad.
I hope you can help somehow!
L
good job
Thanks DR MYERS for your useful information.
can my doctor use this test for me? Does it have a special name or does the
sample have to go to a special lab? I have peritoneal cancer and recently
have been tested for some intestinal issues. the GI doctor found I have an
overgrowth of bacteria and has prescribed the Xifaxan. looking for
suggestions…thanks
When analyzing the stool test or a urine test when the patient shows high
levels of the good guys and yeast is present, how do you rebalance the
overgrowth of the good guys? Is taking an antibiotic the only route, or can
a Multi prong approach of treating yeast with natural antifungals/strong
probiotic/rotation diet/adrenal support enough. I’m concerned that if yeast
and small bacterial overgrowth are both present I want to be sure I’m
tackling both.
How do we get the Myers way?
Can you recommend anyone in Tampa Florida?
This stool report looks like Geneva/Metamatrix.. what do you think about
Doctor’s Data? They seem to be the cheapest yet do not require a doctor to
order. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Dr. Myers, Which stool test did you use in this video? Thank you
How can I get u guys to do a stool test for me or where do u recommend to
do one Thanks
Laura you can search functional medicine and look for someone in your area.
many people travel from Dallas to see me and we can do all visit by phone
after one in-person visit in Austin.
do you do yoga?? lol
what lab is this test from and what is it called precisely? thanks for the
info
Sounds like a Philly accent;
Thank you, I will be looking into to this. Enjoy your videos and post on
FB. Keep spreading the word you are doing great things.
I would love to come see you, I love the way you look at health and
medicine and nutrition. I am from the Dallas area, do you know any doctor
that you would recommend in this area that Practices medicine they way you
do. Love the video very informational. Thank you
This test appears to be the Metametrix “GI Effects Complete Profile” test.
I am very interested in this process and am wondering if anyone in alberta
Canada does this type of work that you may know of as it sounds very
fitting for myself.
Hi Amy, excellent info and approach! Many have known this for sometime but
why it’s not more prevalent across the medical profession and healthcare
industry is woeful ! Anyway take care and thanks. One question, do you
think almost all GI conditions can be treated through treating LG &
Candida?? I have Duodenitis & Gastritis & Hiatal Hernia! Any advice?? keep
smilin’ 😉