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SIBO…did it ever go away?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 27 2:31pm | Replies (36)

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I have read several folks here commenting about their SIBO treatments with the various forms of antibiotics. I am not a doc, however, I have read research papers saying that SIBO comes and goes, irrespective of any treatment. I say, do you really want all those antibiotics in your gut knowing the longer term issues? For all we know, antibiotics we took in our earlier years may indeed have contributed to our now suffering with SIBO.

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I hear you but living with this diarrhea, cramps, bloating and nausea 24/7 lasting for months is excruciating I am afraid to eat anything. I’ve seen 3 different GI docs, had abdominal CT scan, stool samples, Abdominal X-ray, breath tests, and FODMAP test. Tested negative for celiac, lactose intolerance and lysine. I have to cancel social plans constantly which is effecting my quality of life At this point the desperation for an answer has kicked in.

That was my experience with SIBO: the antibiotic treatment didn't help at all. (And it cost me $2,000 too.)