sibo (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).

[b1b1b1]

This is a GI issue, but more serious and more difficult to deal with than IBS. It would be so nice to have a site for SIBO. It is diagnosed by breath test.

[Sid_Arthur]

. . . wonder if you hv a view on . . . how accurate this breath test is ❓

Yes. . . posts . . . actually get read ! ! ! 😸 😹 😏 - Hmmm - good to know ! ! ! Know s boulardii, . . . at all ( - prior to today) ❔

Sid

Sat 24 April 2021

PS: b1b1b1: "To B, . . . or not to B, . . . is no longer the Q(?)" as Thich Nhat Hanh is fond of saying ! ! ! 🔍 4 "E-prime Korzybski Ellis" too for a 💡 ⁉

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[b1b1b1 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

The breath test must be "interpreted" by a gastroenterologist. It is not black & white.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

I am familiar with s bolardii. My internist recommends it, however, my gastroenterologist does not.

[Sid_Arthur in reply to b1b1b1]

Yr gastroenterologist doesn't recommend it ( - for you, or) generally ?

Were any reasons given ? Would appreciate that info - does seem to be a well tolerated, beneficial-seeming supplement for many ( - but not all !).

My understanding is, s boulardii cld well be helpful in cases where inflammation & evidence of yeast/fungus ( - e.g. candida)-induced symptoms are present. There may be other cues pointing to its therapeutic benefit.

SIBO is mentioned in R Chutkan's "The Microbiome Soln" p68-69. Re. using a broad spectrum antibiotic like rifaximin, she states:

"The result is an amelioration followed by relapse a few months later".

From the general principles she outlines therein, her conclusion seems logical & acceptable. May be worth consider her views further ?

AtB,

Sid ;)Sat 24 April 2021

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[b1b1b1 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

I have not had a SIBO relapse and my dietician indicates that many/most people are successfully treated. I agree that s boulardii is well tolerated and I did take it quite a while ago after an e coli infection. I had no problems with it. I see the gastroenterologist in mid May and I will ask him about s boulardii. He generally recommends a probiotic called Align. I will let you know what he says & I will take a look at the book you mention. Thanks. 😀

[Sid_Arthur in reply to b1b1b1]

. . . & thank y🌸u too, . . . shall appreciate that feedback !

Did you hear the Dalai Lama's order at the pizzeria ?

He, of course asked: "Can you make me One . . . with everything ❔" 😀 😁 😂

AtB,

Sid

Sat 24 April 2021

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[b1b1b1 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Very good!! 😀

[Sid_Arthur]

Oh time does FLY . . . .

Hope yr May visit to the gastro went well !

Did he shed any more light on his thoughts on s boulardii ? Wld be interested to know of those . . .

AtB,

Sid

Tues 17 Aug 2021

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[b1b1b1 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

I unfortunately had to take refaxemin again and am just finished with it. He prefers Align probiotics and does not recommend s. boulardii. Hope this helps.