[jschwartz1]

I appreciate the prompt response!

I’ll give you the full background story:

I got a cold at Christmas, which turned into asthma symptoms, and then a histamine reaction (throat tightening) combined with asthma. I was prescribed antibiotics for a week and then prednisone for a week.

My asthma symptoms have mostly resolved, but the histamine reaction has been persisting. Upon trying the low histamine diet, I felt 90% better overnight. But recently, as I introduce more processed low histamine snacks and eat leftovers the next day, I’m re-experiencing my throat tightening symptom.

Also recently, I began experiencing what doctors have told me is a fungal infection (could be yeast / candida) on my lips. This is something that reappears for me often after being sick, and responds to an antifungal ointment used for a few weeks.

Feels like I’m experiencing never-ending, debilitating symptoms after just a simple cold, and that’s happened the past few times I’ve gotten sick. I need to find a protocol that gets me back to feeling “normal” so I can go back to living my life again, and that I can go back to next time I get sick.

Bernadette recommended a 30-day Candi Cleanse to help with the lip symptoms.

It seems like i’m already on the kind of diet that the internet says should be good for getting rid of yeast / candida.

Is Biocidin effective for yeast / candida specifically? Do I need to verify what I have is candida first? I haven’t tested for it, it’s just what every doctor has told me they suspect.

Thanks again for your help!

[jschwartz1]

 Thank you! I’m going to try all of this this as soon as I feel well enough. Currently doing low fat / low protein / low histamine to give my body a rest.

[jschwartz1]

This is so helpful ! Are there any particular brands of titanium pans that you recommend?

[jschwartz1]

Would love a guide on how to mix supplements! I often wonder if certain supplements shouldn’t be taken together, or if timing matters, etc.

[jschwartz1]

Thank you so much Bernadette.  This is beyond helpful and I’m so thankful I found you!  I do have a number of follow-up questions below to ensure I understand everything you said correctly – hope that’s ok!

I’ve also now made appointments with a gastroenterologist & pulmonologist, in addition to the endocrinologist, in hopes of getting all the tests you recommended & making a long-term plan to address root causes & be prepared for future flare-ups.
• Eliminate dairy 100%. Done – I’m eating a 100% vegan, low-histamine diet after hearing that meat could even be too taxing on the liver during a histamine episode (which I believe is what I’m experiencing, especially after speaking with you & reading your latest recommendations).  Right now, I just need symptom relief so I can sleep at night.  However, the diet feels very restrictive.  Do you think I need to cut out dairy forever?
• Avoid histamine Done! Should I follow a low histamine diet only when experiencing a flare-up, or should I make this my lifestyle forever? As mentioned, it feels very restrictive.
• Eliminate yeast/fungus. Done! Is coconut yogurt also fungal? And again, should I follow a yeast/fungus-free diet only during a flare-up, or is this just my lifestyle from now on?
• diamine oxidase (DAO) supplements – Purchased! Should this be taken only before histamine-rich meals, or all meals? Should I take it long-term or only during flare-ups?
• Boswellia (300mg) and quercetin (1000mg) – Any brands you recommend? It’s also interesting you mention mast cells… after our case study call, I read about histamine intolerance, and feel strongly that I fit the bill for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
• A daily probiotic – Purchased Seeking Health’s ProBiota HistaminX!
• activated B-complex daily – Purchased! Ok to begin with Thorne B6 & graduate to Thorne B Complex once I run out after 60 days? Is it ok if I take this with the probiotic, boswellia, quercetin, magnesium, DAO supplement & eventually vitamin D before dinner? It seems like a lot so just making sure! And lastly, I’m not sure I understand what methylation status is – is this something I should ask the endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, or pulmonologist?
• insufficient stomach acid – Will ask the gastroenterologist about testing for this & H Pylori overgrowth (I remember you mentioning a stool test for this). I will also ask about the association between chronic asthma and GERD & how to address.
• magnesium –  Is there a particular magnesium / vitamin D supplement you recommend?
• Non-allergenic bedroom – Will be saving up for an AirDoctor!

Again, thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it. This is the first time I’ve felt hope in finding answers & even a “cure” for my symptoms.

[jschwartz1]

Thanks again Bernadette.  Apologies for the delay, in the midst of an asthma / histamine intolerance flare-up & haven’t had space for much else.

Answers to your questions:
• Dinner is 5:30 or 6:00pm, cravings hit between 6:30-8:00pm, and bedtime is 11pm or 12am.
• Dinner is typically a protein (chicken, ground beef, salmon) with a carb (rice, pasta) and a vegetable (sweet potato, broccoli topped with cheese, green beans with butter, etc.)
• Evening routine is dinner & then Netflix / laptop time on the couch

[jschwartz1]

Thank you Bernadette! I definitely struggle with sugar cravings at night, but just trying to focus on baby steps – ie. instead of Pop Tarts or cake, having dark chocolate or dried fruit. Still not 100% used to even that, so trying to take it slow and not make any more extreme changes yet, as they likely wouldn’t be sustainable. Keep you updated!

[jschwartz1]

So helpful, thanks Bernadette! Going to order the cheap yet effective ones & save the budget for testing / supplements