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Stomach Pains Depression And Anxiety
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We've talked about these issues for the past 7 years here at CorePsych Headquarters in Va Beach.
Today I'm pleased to send out accolades to Pediatrics [Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics] – for recently confirming Reality: the exceedingly common connection between gastrointestinal symptoms with later depression and anxiety. Peer-reviewed evidence now weighs in on what many have reported for years: gut problems can produce mind problems as the years go by.
And, remain alert readers, even before the years go by.
Childhood depression and anxiety do co-exist even during those formative years with gut immunity issues. Repeatedly we identify exactly what Pediatrics reports in adult patients as well: gut challenges create mind challenges down the road. Reported repeatedly in our offices, often associated with chronic GI symptoms obvious even in early infancy.
Transit time often reveals the actual, the real, the predictable underlying intestinal deterioration – and neurotransmitter imbalances drift like flotsam in the wake left behind. Yes, neurotransmitter imbalance frequently result in depression and anxiety. If we don't learn about Reality, we are doomed to repeat these connections for a lifetime.
Here's why and how in a pdf:
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One of The Tests We Use at CorePsych for IgG
The Practical Office Problem: Close, But No Cigar – IgG Is Overlooked – Again
Food sensitivities, discovered by IgG measurements, reveal exceedingly frequent food sensitivity issues with gastrointestinal pain described in this Pediatrics article. In our offices, observed regularly for about 8 years, we often [80% of the time in my experience] see gastrointestinal problems create serious medical outcome problems. Yet, quite regrettably, IgG challenges remain outside of academic affirmation, in spite of public and patient profound appreciation – and recovery with identification.
Food Sensitivity Denial Over Time
Think: Poison Ivy. As a boy hunting rabbits over the farmlands of Indiana and Missouri with my father and brother, hot on the trail of our two faithful beagles [Boy and Dotty], I easily discovered my personal allergy to poison ivy. Poison ivy is an antigen that would bring a serious itch even today in these ‘mature years.' Why, then, would I go out and intentionally expose myself to poison ivy as an adult? Could I outgrow it? The short, common sense answer: No.
The Next Step
If poison ivy reactivity continues over a lifetime then why do so many continue to suggest that gluten, casein or egg allergies will resolve with age – or after the gut heals?
Think about it. If poison ivy heals does that mean you won't see it again? I assure you I won't try walking through a grove of poison ivy to test out this ridiculous assumption. And I tell patients: don't listen to me, I'll see you in consult again years from now – you'll keep me busy as time passes. 🙄
And ADHD
And the relevance for contribution to EFD /ADHD is undisputed among those who understand the value of IgG measurement. See this CorePsych posting that details on an interesting video what others [Dr Tom O'Bryan] say.
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question doc – I have been identified as having an IgG problem with Eggs more than anything else.
Do you suggest to your patients that they avoid things like Mayonnaise?
Ryan,
Not stupid at all, a frequent question. For IgE allergies yes, for IgG sensitivities I try to go easy – unless a real problem presents. Some, for example, can’t take even a small amount without having acute IgE reactions. The important problem: most of the IgG reactions simply don’t show, except over time in chronic illness – thus the Ghost analogy. Bottom line if you eat something that is data-driven-problematic for you – it will create small problems over time but will likely prove less recognizable, and may not rise to the level of a more serious medical problem.
If it were me – I’d switch to mustard 😉
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I am stabilized on 350mg Effexor XR and 30mg Vyvanse – quitting my IgG foods has been immensely helpful so thank you.
Is having a sensible glass of wine or two with dinner contraindicated?
Butcher,
If you have a problem with a glass of wine, rest assured: it’s a different problem 😉
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When one is treating IgG and avoiding the relevant foods is it prudent to stop taking Psych Meds if they have stopped working completely?
My Vyvanse worked perfectly for 6 months but then one day it completely stopped working – now small or large doses feel like I have taken no medication.
If I continue taking Zoloft or Vyvanse they make me stoned or I do not feel a difference.
Dexter,
No point in taking it if it isn’t working, subject to approval with your doc. On the other hand what makes considerable sense: chasing down the biomedical reasons it still doesn’t work. In my office I would say… “We’re missing something – let’s try harder to find it.”
One additional quick consideration: If the diet significantly changes brain function the meds might simply become too much, creating a Top of the Therapeutic Window phenomenon – too much can look like too little. See these videos for more explanation: http://bit.ly/dosevids
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Hello Dr Parker,
I wanted to follow up on the Igg postings that you have done. How often do you do these tests for your ADHD patients? Is it only for treatment resistant patients or do you do it at day 1?
What percentage of typical patients would not have IGG issues at all?
Regards
D
Mike,
We don’t do any testing “routinely” as my take on these matters: cost efficiency matched w good data. I’ve seen hundreds of folks spend thousands and wind up at the same roadblocks. Cellular details like IgG matter, but not always. If we can fix matters w/o, we do. Having said that much of my practice addresses matters missed by others. I was on a call yesterday w a lawyer in LA, completely missed, flaming obvious immunity issues, #2 only 2x/week, of course we’ll test him even before the first visit. Why not may that first visit as economical and productive as possible? That Brief Chat on Services page here makes it easier to dial in testing before that first visit… if it’s necessary. Percentage? My practice is skewed because of my specialization, but I’d say more than 80% of CorePsych that calls for a Chat gets testing up front – but only w that clear indication.
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