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Dr. Pimentel's research is not specifically focused on IMO/ SIBO. His book, published a year or two ago, discusses a wider range of GI ailments. That said, he may be in the best position to identify a "silver bullet" treatment protocol. Treatment is difficult because there are varying causes for different individuals and everyone's gut flora are different. There are thousands of strains of bacteria. It's worth noting that most strains are not intrinsically "bad" or "good" but have metastasized in the wrong location- the small intestine. (Notice my use of "most").
If you have IMO, you also have SIBO, because the methanogens that comprise IMO need the hydrogen produced by SIBO to survive. You may well be able to dispel IMO, which tends to stay gone; often supplements containing garlic can make that happen (I used Allimax). But SIBO is a tougher customer, and you need to identify and, hopefully, deal with the underlying cause to vanquish it completely.
I couldn't agree more with what you are saying about the medical community, though I do think food is a part of things for me. I'm seeing a physician in Pimental's practice currently. I've also read the others you mention and consulted with Lindeman's clinic (assistants). I also have a naturopath in addition to my "western" GP. I never took antidepressants (very short trial very long ago and way before SIBO). Have you found magnesium and liposomal vitamin C helpful for the constipation? The push toward PPIs etc is rampant. How are you doing now and what are your major protocols if any?