Help interpreting Comprehensive Stool Analysis result

[VNE4ME]

Hello,

I did the Great Plains CSA recently, and I'd like some feedback on a few of the results. Im trying to determine if these issues warrant a visit to a gastroenterologist.

1. Dysbiotic Staphylococcus 3+
2. Imbalanced alpha hemolytic strep 4+ & gamma hemolytic strep 3+
All other gut flora balanced

3. Above/outside normal range lactoferrin, calprotectin, and lysozyme - all inflammatory markers

4. Well above/outside normal secretory IgA - marker of up-regulated immune response

So it appears something is going on down there. Is the Staph a concern? Is the inflammation a concern? Ive been suffering from severe fatigue and depression for over a year, and this test is part of my attempt to get it resolved and regain my physical and mental health.

[GoldFishy222]

I agree you clearly have something going on.  Inflammation can be of some concern but its pretty nonspecific without further testing.  If you have been having these problems for a year now I wouldn't be too concerned about staph. That's not to say that its not a possibility, but would be very ill by now if that was the cause of your problems. You could have some sort of mild underlying infection causing these markers to pop up. That could also cause you to feel fatigued, depressed and just not like yourself. Have you been tested for Celiac Disease? Lyme Disease?

My best advice would be to talk with your doctor about your concerns and test results. Make a list of questions to ask.

In the mean time you could consider following an elimination diet.  Some foods we are sensitive to can cause the body to have inflammation, make us feel tired and depressed.  Mainly Wheat and Dairy.  With some people soy,eggs and nightshade vegetables can also cause a problem.  The only way to really know it to try the "diet" out and see how you feel.

Let me know if you have any other questions I might be able to help you with.  I am not a doctor but I read a lot and am going into the bio-medical field after school. I'll help ware I can and I hope you get some answers soon.