Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Posted by jacque6977 @jacque6977, Feb 22, 2017

My wife, after years of suffering from debilitating nausea and fatigue, has finally been diagnosed with SIBO as confirmed by a hydrogen breath test. It is estimated the bacteria has had at least two years to grow and may be well established. She has started on Xifaxan, at $35 per pill, but it is estimated that elimination of the SIBO may take up to six months. Her day now starts with her waking up with nausea and when she has a cup of tea and toast in the morning she gets sick within fifteen minutes thereafter. Her sickness is accompanied by violent belching, and at times she regurgitates liquid vile. The only drug she has for nausea is Zofran which does nothing for her. Are there any other SIBO sufferers that are experiencing the same symptoms, and what are you taking to reduce the nausea?

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | May 3, 2017

In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello @lizbee78, Welcome to Connect, and thank you for joining this conversation with such great information...." + (show)

So true. I was sick for years until I learned that gluten was my enemy. My throat and lungs would fill with mucous and I would cough for hours after eating anything gluten. I kind of knew that instinctively because as a child; I would not eat my birthday cake, ever. nor cookies, pie, etc.

annierose | @annierose | May 12, 2017

In reply to @jacque6977 "Xifaxan must have worked because a positive SIBO diagnosis upon retesting showed a negative SIBO diagnosis." + (show)

Took xifaxan 2 months ago for breath test confirmed sibo. It has returned... not sure about diet requirements or if probiotics help or hurt... am losing weight again and getting depressed... what is the best diet?

saucy | @saucy | May 12, 2017

In reply to @jacque6977 "Xifaxan must have worked because a positive SIBO diagnosis upon retesting showed a negative SIBO diagnosis." + (show)

Paleo!

Doron | @doron | May 12, 2017

I started with Paleo Autoimmune Protocol and started slowly adding foods back in to see what affected me. Some folks do the FODMAP diet. I also take supplements as recommended by Dr. Kris Kresser

Nanny23 | @nanny23 | May 23, 2017

In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello @lizbee78, Welcome to Connect, and thank you for joining this conversation with such great information...." + (show)

I had breath test too with negative results. They did find an ulcer but I don't think that's my only problem. What did you do to get relief? Thankyou

ginpene | @ginpene05 | May 25, 2017

Have you tried Phenergan?

Nanny23 | @nanny23 | May 25, 2017

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No what is Phenergan for? Thanks for replying

lizbee78 | @lizbee78 | May 26, 2017

In reply to @ginpene05 "Have you tried Phenergan?" + (show)

Phenegran, or Promethazine, is used for nausea. It's the best option in my opinion, the only one that worked for me.

Nanny23 | @nanny23 | May 27, 2017

Thanks so much for your reply. Have you heard of Iberogast? It's a natural treatment for SIBO?

lizbee78 | @lizbee78 | May 27, 2017

In reply to @nanny23 "Thanks so much for your reply. Have you heard of Iberogast? It's a natural treatment for..." + (show)

No, I have not heard of Iberogast. I favor natural treatments whenever possible. I would've explored my options if my life hadn't been at risk. I'm going to check it out for future reference though.