Originally Posted by mrsD

You need some more history, Melody...

What drugs he uses, or used in the recent past.
Cipro, Flagyl, Levaquin, Avelox, statins, etc.

What he is exposed to... golf courses? With all the chemicals they put on their grass? Hobbies, solvents, heavy metals, etc.

What is his uric acid level? (gout). Any vaccines lately?

Does he smoke?

Things like that.

Dietary issues, and going gluten free may help. Or he could get the gluten blood work done.