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Have you checked for bacterial antigens? My child had

GERD as part of her ASD syndrome. We tried many things

and did all kinds of testing but the antigenic testing

done by ACM labs was absolutely the best. We found

multiple bacterial antigens present, and once treated

the GI symptoms and other symptoms cleared. This also

occurred in my child with ADHD, with profound results.

 

Many of the other tests done by the regular labs look

for ova and parasites, and the ones done by Great

Smokies etc. only do one or 2 antigens. the ACM one

does a whole complement of antigens. see below and go

to www.LookForHealth.com. Many of you know I am a

researcher and a parent and I found this to be

fantastic.

Rich Ferris

 

The various antigens measured in the GEM™ PANEL are as

follows:

 

Cryptosporidium    

According to the US Centers for Disease control

Cryptosporidium has become “one of the most common

cause of water borne disease in humans.”  While some

individuals infected with cryptosporidium are

asymptomatic, other may suffer from DEHYDRATION,

WEIGHT LOSS, STOMACH CRAMPING AND/OR NAUSEA AND

VOMITING.

 

H. Pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria

which researchers believe is responsible for the

majority of peptic ulcers.  About 22-25% of people

under 40 years old.  Approximately 35-40% of those

over 60 years are infected as well.  In most

individuals the infection does cause symptoms but in

many if can.  Abdominal symptoms including cramping

and pain are some of the most common symptoms

associated with infection with this bacteria.Severe

overgrowth of this organism can cause ulceration and

is also linked to possible gastric cancers.

 

E. Histolytica

Infection with E. Histolytica is often known as amebic

dysentery or amebiasis.  Approximately 1 in 10

individuals infected with this bacteria will become

ill.  Symptoms range from mild diarrhea, severe

diarrhea and bloody stools.  In some cases the amoeba

can be located in other parts of the body outside of

the GI tract and cause disease.

 

C. Difficile

While C. Difficile can be a part of the normal flora

of the intestinal tract, it can often become

opportunistic. Opportunism generally occurs following

treatment with extensive antibiotic therapy especially

with intraveneous antibiotics.  Active infection with

C. Difficile can cause a condition known as

pseudomembranous colitis.  While some individuals are

carriers of this bacteria and are asymptomatic, others

can be infected quite badly and suffer severe

symptoms.

 

Giardia

Infection with Giardia (Giardiasis ) is the most

frequent cause of diarrhea in North America.  The

infection occurs most commonly in children and nearly

40-50% of those diagnosed with the condition

demonstrate a disaccharide intolerance, as well as a

malabsorption syndrome including weight loss.

 

Adenovirus

There are generally approximately 49 different

adenovisruses found in human beings.  They most

generally cause upper respiratory illness but can also

cause significant Gastrointestinal disease. Once

infected the presence of the adenoviruses can be found

in the GI system for months after the active illness.

 Only a few cases are asymptomatic.

 

Rotavirus

One of the most virulent of all the intestinal

viruses, the rotavirus will cause severe watery

diarrhea in small child often resulting in

hospitalization.  Infection with rotavirus can be self

limiting and last a few days, it can be completely

asymptomatic or is can be severe and require hospitalization