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Need help with gut issues - feeling discouraged.
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 9 10:27am | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
Dear Shooei,
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been unwell. There is a lot of ongoing research on the gut-lung access. I think we are going to have to be patient to know more about how they interact. With that said, I can’t wait to learn more from these studies as I, too, have IBS.
In the meantime, you might want to think about eating more fermented foods, such as kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut and pickles that require refrigeration.
Also, has your doctor checked for h. Pylori?
If you want to work with nutritionist, Michelle MacDonald, who is the nutrition supervisor at National Jewish Health, also has a consulting business. She’s a tremendous resource for the bronchiectasis and NTM community.
Best,
Linda Esposito
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Thanks Linda! Yes, so much good research going on, I am hopeful! I used to ear a lot more fermented foods before everything just went downhill - I will look at carefully adding these back.
Yes, I've been tested for H Pylori - negative. I do have a nutritionist but one that also understands NTM may be more helpful. I will look her up. Thanks for the info!!
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The suggestion from Linda and Bonnie to get checked for H pylori is a great one. I had a lot of bloating and burping for at least several years and got tested and treated about 12-14 years ago, well before my lung issues. The difference after treatment was remarkable.
If you’re on long term AB’s, Bonnie’s thoughts about C Diff are also great.
Lastly, keep in mind that cardiac issues can present with GI symptoms. The “tight bands,” shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and squeezing symptoms warrant checking out if you haven’t.
Gall bladders can also cause upper GI symptoms.