What Autoimmune Type Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How do you sleep?
- A.
  I sleep poorly
- B.
  I sleep well
2.
Do you currently have bloating, gas, constipation/diarrhea, reflux, belching, or stomach aches more than 3 days per week?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
Do you have chronic fatigue more than 3 days of the week?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
Do you have chronic headaches or migraines?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
Do you get skin rashes regularly?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
Do you have loss of libido?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
Do you have menstrual cycles that are too heavy, too light, too long, too short, painful, or skipped all together?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  N/A
8.
Are you very sensitive to fumes and strong smells?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
9.
Do you have neurologic symptoms, such as weakness, numbness/tingling, double vision, etc?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
10.
Do you have anxiety, depression, panic attacks, or any other mood disorder?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
11.
Do you have hot flashes?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
12.
Do you get fevers often?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
13.
Have you had Lyme or Mono in the past?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
14.
Do you notice that any particular foods clearly trigger your symptoms?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Hormonal Autoimmunity
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According to Dr. Sanders, Hormonal Autoimmunity is autoimmune disease that is worsened or triggered by hormone imbalance. We suggest that you have functional hormonal testing done, along with cortisol testing, to identify the imbalance. In the meantime, keep a log of your menstrual cycles and your autoimmune symptoms to see if you can identify a pattern.
2.
Toxic Autoimmunity
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According to Dr. Sanders, Toxic Autoimmunity is due to an accumulation of toxins in the body. These toxins disturb the immune system and may promote the immune system turning upon itself. Toxic overload can come from heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and many other sources. We suggest a functional urine toxin screen to identify if this is the Autoimmune Type that you have. In the meantime, try to reduce toxins in your body by avoiding chemical-laden foods, plastics, and foods on the Dirty Dozen list.
3.
Stress-Linked Autoimmunity
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According to Dr. Sanders, stress can be a major trigger for autoimmune disease. Through various mechanisms and disruptions in hormones, chronic stress creates inflammation and may disrupt the immune system. We suggest a functional cortisol and neurotransmitter test to confirm if this is truly your Type. In the meantime, try to find ways to cope with stress and identify the source of stress in your life. Exercise, meditation, journaling are some ways to start.
4.
Infectious Autoimmunity
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According to Dr. Sanders, multiple infections within the body add stress onto the immune system. This extra stress makes your immune system dysfunctional. Infections can be asymptomatic, and they can be found in the gut, the lungs, the mouth, the genitourinary tract, the sinuses, the joints, and more. We suggest our functional stool microbiology test and/or blood testing to find where these infections are coming from and how to remove them. Examples of infections that can trigger autoimmune disease are Lyme, mycoplasma, Epstein Barr Virus, Cytomegalovirus, Yersinia, ,Prevotella, P. gingivalis, Citrobacter, and more.
5.
Intestinal Autoimmunity
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According to Dr. Sanders, intestinal autoimmunity is caused by an increase in intestinal permeability (aka leaky gut). When the gut is inflamed and filled with infectious organisms, the immune system receives the wrong signals from the gut and can become dysfunctional. In addition, larger food proteins enter the bloodstream and trigger an immune response. We suggest our food sensitivity testing, our functional comprehensive stool test, and/or our leaky gut testing. In the meantime, you might want to reduce allergenic foods in the diet and promote eating slowly. Aiming to consume bitter tasting foods/liquids before a meal can also promote better digestion.