Syl, were you posting that question to me or to DanaDivine?
I have never tried any of the tests mentioned. The DNA one sounds really cool and futuristic!
Syl, you really speak my language and I always enjoy your posts. It strengthens my resolve that I do not have a variant of IBD, and unless my symptoms worsen, I'm basically done with tests for now - well, except for maybe allergen/long term allergen tests or the aforementioned DNA/thyroid ones. I can have blood drawn til the cows come home, that one doesn't bother me. I also take Align, and think it's crazy expensive, but am afraid to stop taking it in case it IS doing something beneficial. Would I benefit by taking the other probiotic you mentioned in addition to Align?
Gerikat (I feel my name is so boring compared to all the rest of you) - I have not had my thyroid checked but I know someone with thyroid problems and I will ask my Dr. about it.
DanaDivine & Syl - I completely agree that the immune system has a role to play. The question is, is the solution to hyperactivate the immune system or dull it. I have read a study (forget if it was on IBS or Chrons) that said the typical solution to slow down the immune system was actually worsening the problem and you need to make it stronger instead...wish I had a link.
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