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Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 21, 2024 | Replies (483)Comment receiving replies
I tested positive on a breath test for Bacterial Overgrowth one year ago! hI have been on the FODMAP diet for a few monts but I still have belching, nausea and wind. He also indicated that I had mild Pancreatic Inefficiency(EPI) and I have been taking Crean now for 4 months at dinner time which has improved the EPI. About 4 weeks ago my Gastro Doc put me on a 14 day Xifaxon regimin but i did not get much of an improvement.
My blood work all looks fine with good kidney function but i still have stomach discomfort it seems no matter what I eat. I
An example of my daily diet is: One 8 oz glass of water with my cardio meds - Amlodipine 10mg, Losartan 100mg. Triamin/NCTZ 37.5mg and Metaprolol 12mg follwed by Tea and toast with honey in the morning. For lunch i may have rice cerial or porridge with Lactaid milk or i may have a tuna sandwwich. For dinner I may have some fish usually baked in foil with a table spoon of olive oil and one half of a baked potato. I seldom dring any alcohol to see if that would help but it does not! I generally drink Gator aid and water!
I weight 198 lbs and my height is 69 inches. I am good health at 80 years and excercise daily in the pool and/or play tennis 3/4 times per week! However the SIBO issue is not getting better and I would like some advice from anyone expeiencing similar health issues please!
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Long standing history ofGI symptoms, nausea, epigastric & abdominal pain & bloating, no appetite, wgt loss and general fatigue, resulting in not leaving the house. Had every diagnostic test and symptomatic medication available, all negative results, since 2008.
Finally figured out that my symptoms worsened following abdominal surgery ( Da Vinci & laporoscopy ) with symptoms matching abdominal adhesions. Now trying to find surgeon to to do laporoscopic exploratory abdominal, since adhesions match all symptoms.
Any thoughts?
JC, RN
Thank you!
How can I locate a lab that does the Hydrogen Breath Test for SIBO?
Hello @april12mayo and welcome to Mayo Connect.
I see that you are looking for a lab that does the Hydrogen Breath Test for SIBO. Have you talked with a gastroenterologist? This type of doctor might be able to help you.
Have you been having symptoms that indicate SIBO?
We look forward to getting to know you.
Teresa
Yes. I have had the upper gi, test for pylori, gluten intolerance test , gallbladder test, all normal/negative. My symptoms seem like SIBO. My gastroenterologist said we don't have the HBT test in Tallahassee.
Hi Teresa,
Does Mayo Clinic do the Hydrogen Breath Test for SIBO?
I could not find an answer to your question, I suggest that you call Mayo. Are you currently a patient at one of the Mayo facilities?
Teresa
No, but I live in Tallahassee not far from Jax. My Dr said we don't have Hydrogen Breath Test in Tallahassee.
You might give the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic a call and see what they say. Here is the number for the Florida Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Florida
904-339-5434
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday
Teresa
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Welcome to Connect, @scotsman1.
I moved your message to this existing discussion in the Digestive group so that you could meet others who are living with and talking about SIBO. I encourage you to click VIEW & REPLY in this email notification and read through the past messages of this discussion thread, where you'll hear about the experiences of @saucy @doron @lighthouseceliac @jacque6977 @decosmo @lizbee78 @melaniewa and others. Many of them have talked about diet, including the FODMAP diet and specific carbohydrate diet (SCD).
You may also be interested in this discussion:
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/exocreine-pancreatic-insuffencyepi/