Charlie's Health Story
Clinical timeline showing progression from initial findings through current challenges
Key Biomarker Trends
hs-CRP (Inflammation)
mg/L
9x increase — massive inflammation surge
Iron, Serum
ug/dL
Crashed despite supplementation — inflammation sequestering iron
Iron Saturation
%
At floor — severe functional iron deficiency
Ferritin
ng/mL
Rise likely inflammation-driven (acute phase reactant), not true repletion
Citric Acid (Krebs Cycle)
mmol/mol
Crashed 94% — mitochondrial dysfunction
Mycoplasma IgG
Seroconversion — new infection confirmed
Carnitine Esters
umol/L
Doubled — fatty acid oxidation stress
Acylcarnitine C2
umol/L
Nearly doubled — above range
Bartonella (IGeneX)
B. elizabethae POSITIVE — Quest missed (different species)
Babesia microti IgM
IgM+ = acute infection — infects red blood cells
Story Arc
Rising mold toxins found. Environmental exposure driving immune suppression.
Dysbiosis, yeast overgrowth, vitamin C depletion. Early mito warning signs.
Citric acid crash confirms Krebs cycle breakdown. Mito support initiated.
New Mycoplasma infection. hs-CRP 9x increase. Iron in freefall. Active crisis.
3 tick-borne infections confirmed. BartCore treatment started with excellent tolerance.
IgG Panel — Baseline
First panel at age 3. Candida not significant. Establishes baseline.
Why it matters: Clean yeast baseline.
Hair Metals — Zinc Paradox
Toxic metals clean. Zinc HIGH (280) — may indicate functional deficiency.
Why it matters: High hair zinc paradoxically suggests poor cellular zinc utilization.
🚨 Mycotoxin Exposure Confirmed
3 mycotoxins PRESENT and RISING: Trichothecene, Gliotoxin, Zearalenone.
Why it matters: MAJOR. Drove initiation of detox protocol (glutathione, NAC, binders).
Gut Dysbiosis Identified
Oral bacteria colonizing gut. Low Lactobacillus. Low sIgA. Low SCFAs.
Why it matters: Drives probiotic and microbiome rehabilitation protocol.
Yeast Overgrowth + Vitamin C Crash
Arabinose 106. Vitamin C near zero (2.1). Succinic acid elevated. Citric acid normal at 279.
Why it matters: Citric acid at 279 is the critical baseline for later crash.
Infection Baseline — All Negative
Mycoplasma NEGATIVE. Bartonella NEGATIVE. hs-CRP 0.6 (low). CMV IgG positive (past).
Why it matters: CRITICAL BASELINE. Proves Mycoplasma was new when positive in Nov 2025.
⚠️ Mitochondrial Dysfunction Confirmed
Citric acid CRASHED to 18 (ref 59-705). 3-OH-adipic HIGH. Glutamine near floor.
Why it matters: Citric acid crash (279→18) = Krebs cycle shutdown. Drives mito protocol.
Iron Depletion + Rising Acylcarnitines
Ferritin LOW (13). Carnitine esters doubled (7→15). Acylcarnitine C2 nearly doubled.
Why it matters: Worsening fatty acid oxidation. Iron stores depleted.
Iron Supplementation Started
Liquid iron 10mg daily added after Jan 2025 labs.
Why it matters: Gentle chelated form with vitamin C for absorption.
🚨 Mycoplasma + Inflammation Surge
hs-CRP 5.4 (was 0.6 — 9x). Mycoplasma IgG POSITIVE (2.39). Iron sat 12%.
Why it matters: Current acute crisis. New infection driving massive inflammation.
Azithromycin Started — 5-Day Course
Azithromycin 200mg/5ml suspension prescribed for infection. 5-day antibiotic course (April 4-8, 2026).
Why it matters: Temporary antibiotic. Monitor GI side effects and gut microbiome impact.
Guanfacine ER Started — ADHD
Guanfacine ER 1mg daily initiated for ADHD management.
Why it matters: New ongoing ADHD medication. Monitor for sedation, hypotension, behavioral changes.