Herbals for SIBO

I thought that the best experts had all agreed that it's harmful to be on antibiotics any longer than necessary, that it's leading to the superbugs and everything else. I know for a fact that being on antibiotics too long (for a stubborn sinus infection) led to my getting c-diff.

Hi, @marksmom - I moved your discussion on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and herbal treatment for it with an existing discussion in the Digestive Health support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/) titled:

"Herbals for SIBO" https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/herbals-for-sibo/

@thedesert @interest @gigi4 and others in this discussion have talked about this diagnosis and may wish to share what they have learned and experienced since first posting about SIBO.

marksmom, wondering what the doctor who prescribed the breath tests that led to a diagnosis of SIBO suggested for your treatment?

My GI doctor has had SIBO since his twenties! Perhaps off and on.
Since I told him I tried Vizbiome for two months with no effect, he recommended a Prebiotic Guar fiber, sun fiber which dissolves well in liquids. Also, I told him that because I would not take antibiotics, I would research an herbal alternative. After research, I have decided to try Siboprin because it contains Oregano oil, Wild garlic and Berberine, which was recommended by a doctor at John Hopkins Hospital and because it has gone through clinical trials. Also, I will be on a diet recommended for persons with SIBO.

I don’t know that I have SIBO for sure, but I have all the symptoms. Have you tried oil of oregano? I’ve been googling alternatives to antibiotics and I just ordered some from Amazon so I can try it. This was triggered by eating coconut milk yogurt twice, and since I reacted so strongly to that and also the probiotics I used to take in a capsule began to hurt my stomach, I feel like I have SIBO. I haven’t tried anything for it yet except I had to limit my eating severely for five months and then got better for three weeks and then stupidly ate some more of the coconut milk yogurt and now I’m sick again. Same exact symptoms that I had before. I also have multiple food, allergies, and IBS. I can’t believe you’ve tried so many things! How scary and frustrating. I hope you can find something that helps you. You have my deepest sympathy.

Have you ever tried oil of oregano? I’ve been googling it alternatives to antibiotics and it sounds good. I haven’t tried it yet. Good luck! SIBO stinks.