My SIBO and ibs

[Oscar091]

Hello. Hope you’re all well. Just thought I’d update you all . I’m still sick in pain I’m the mornings till late afternoon. The gastroenterologist called yesterday and I explained that I’m still no better . He’s going to do another breath test to see if my SIBO has gone. See I started probiotics and seen to have got much worse. I really wanted to call ambulance this morning but they would only give me pain relief and send me home to wait till I see the gastroenterologist face to face in 6 weeks. My stomach gurgling constantly and I can’t eat anything till the afternoon and evening. Any advice would be good. Thank you Amber xx

[b1b1b1]

I also had (have?) SIBO. My doctor told me not to take any probiotics as that is just adding more bacteria. He also said probiotics are very controversial. Did you take antibiotics for the SIBO? Also, eliminate sugar and coffee and try the Fodmap diet.

[Pte82]

Oscar091. read through these links for a possible answer to your symptoms. Note that vitamin B1 is involved and the forms TTFD, sulbutiamine and benfotiamine can be important tools for you. Learn more about each. Magnesium is needed to convert B1 to it's active form but stress, pain and IBS cause it often to be deficient. Magnesium glycinate is a gentle form to consider. The krispin link offers more magnesium info and helpful calculations for magnesium dosage. You will benefit even more by researching the vagus nerve's functions beginning in the brain and the difficulty thiamine has reaching it there. Always consult your health care professional before using any supplement.

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[Bloaters]

I can relate to that.ask your gastro for PPI medication.like pentoprazole or lansoprazole along with kolanticon.should help you with all the symptoms you have.down side is your stomach gets addicted to it and may need to use it indefinitely like me.

[Meleber]

Definitely would not take probiotics. Maybe Cascara sagrada as laxative.