Patient Stories

From Symptoms to Solutions

A series of case studies from Dr. Alexandra Shustina's practice — illustrating how gut-brain and integrative digestive health care resolve complex conditions where conventional care has plateaued.

Gut–Brain Axis · GERD

Anxiety, Panic Attacks, GERD, and Abdominal Pain

60-year-old male

Severe anxiety, panic attacks, GERD, and abdominal pain fully resolved through a personalized gut–brain approach — even though conventional testing found no clear cause.

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Gastrointestinal · SIBO

SIBO Resolved Naturally Without Antibiotics

55-year-old male

Full symptom resolution using a personalized, non-antibiotic approach with a holistic gastroenterologist.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Pediatric

Crohn's Disease Reversal Without Long-Term Medication

14-year-old male

Full recovery from Crohn's disease with bowel obstruction without long-term medication using a root-cause approach.

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Respiratory · Gut-Lung Axis

Severe Recurrent Bronchitis Resolved Naturally

79-year-old female

Rapid recovery from severe recurrent bronchitis and bronchospasm using an integrative approach without escalating medications.

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Gastrointestinal · Constipation

Chronic Constipation Resolved Without Laxatives

53-year-old female

Long-standing constipation gave way to daily, complete bowel movements without laxatives through personalized care.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Ulcerative Colitis

Severe Ulcerative Colitis in Remission Without Ongoing Biologic Therapy

27-year-old female

Severe UC with repeated hospitalizations reached sustained remission without ongoing biologic therapy.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Fertility

Ulcerative Proctitis and C. difficile Resolved with Restored Fertility

33-year-old female

Weight regained, menstrual cycle restored, and natural conception following holistic treatment of UC and C. diff.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Complex

Severe Treatment-Refractory Colitis with J-Pouch Failure, Later Consistent with Crohn's

52-year-old male

Permanent ileostomy avoided; remission achieved through a personalized, holistic approach.

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Functional GI · Gut–Brain Axis

IBS, Depression, and Chronic Stress Resolved Over Time

35-year-old female

Full resolution of IBS-D, depression, anxiety, and reflux through a comprehensive personalized approach.

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Educational disclaimer

These case studies are shared for educational purposes only. Individual results vary and are influenced by many factors. The outcomes described are not a guarantee of similar results. Medical treatment, including medication management, should always be individualized by a qualified physician.

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