How to manage SIBO symptoms?
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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I have BCBS...My Dr had it...I believe some Naturopathic Doctors have it
Insurance covered the test...don't k ow about naturopathic dr though
I have a G I doctor. Seems like if he ordered the test, he could provide the test kit!
Try eating Fage Greek Yogurt, plain Total or 2%. It is very good tasting. If you want it sweetened a little, add a packet of Splenda or fruit if that is in your diet. It's real yogurt, has the probiotic strains, and not junk like Activia.
Have you checked out siboinfo.com? It's very informative.
What treatment did you receive?
I didn't see Dr. Acosta Cardenas name on the current list of GI MDs, can anyone recommend another Doctor for SIBO, in Rochester?
This came to the wrong person.
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.
Take a look at this Diet which has helped me extremely
I have taken a mixture of Rifaximin and Neomycin for three weeks which seems to help alleviate symptoms...
There are herbal protocols you can also follow ... In the States no 1 seems to be Dr. Allison Siebecker from Portland.
I use raw ginger to help me with nausea....
It is so harsh and wish you wife well...
Priobiotics is great just fine the right ones and eating priobiotic foods are great but make sure it is aligned with any intolerances...the bacterial LOVE carbs, lactose and starch...
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SIBO DIET PHASES (SIBO-DIET-PHASES.pdf)