Alka-Seltzer helps my nausea. Pepto too.

Hi @jacque6977,

I came across an article about SIBO, in one of the scientific journals which states that, "High levels of ammonia deplete alpha keto glutaric acid, which is needed to detox ammonia out of our central nervous system, which then allows ammonia to build up to toxic levels. High levels of ammonia can overload the liver and kidneys and may produce a wide range of other symptoms like headaches, fatigue, diarrhea, and nausea."

You may also wish to read this discussions on Connect:
I am a relatively healthy person with a problem "bloated belly" http://mayocl.in/2kT4kUV
I ordered ketostix after noticing ammonia body odor: http://mayocl.in/2l6h2Ln

Have you talked to your wife's doctor about checking her ketone levels? Do let us know how her appointment goes.

The Meds are brutal that you have to take to kill the bacteria. I remember eating a lot of softer foods soups, oatmeal, and a lot of probiotics yougart first thing in the mornings. Ginger ale helped as well as lemon ginger tea. It's important to take all the meds. It took me about 6 months to feel better. The natural health food store told me to only take the probiotics that are refrigerated. I took align but it didn't help as much as the natural live cultures. Things will get better eventually .

Welcome to Connect, @wljs,

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, and for sharing your experiences in this discussion, and elsewhere on Connect too.
Please join us anytime with your questions and insights; we're glad to have you here.

My GI doc prescribed CVL#3, refridgerated. You can get it in powder form, ( more expensive). Seem to be doing a little better with my belly problems.

I use a tincture of sativa marijuana that works wonders, you can also purchase a tincture of sativa and cbd that also should work.

Hi there, I was just recently diagnosed with SIBO. Did your wife and you ever figure out what worked to eradicate the bacteria? Thank you.