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Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

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Hi @april12mayo,

You may also wish to view this discussion about SIBO on Connect, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hi-i-have-been-suffering-from-small-intestine-bacterial-overgrowth-since-last/ where @momochan @janovr @fa7100 @vwerner @lateacher and others have also written about their experiences.

Although I'm confident that Mayo Clinic does use the hydrogen breath test for many GI issues, (https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-lactose-intolerance-can-develop-at-any-age/), it would be best to call Mayo Clinic and confirm, as Teresa suggested.

@april12mayo, you mentioned, "I am having some relief with Atrantil." May I ask if you could share some more information about this?

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Hi, I heard about Atrantil on Sirius radio. The commercial said it was for SIBO. It was developed by a board certified gastroenterologist. It contains 3 natural botanical ingredients that target the bad bacteria. I know it is helping, but I would like to find out from a breath test if I have a lactose of fructose intolerance. I have been taking 2 Atrantil 3 times a day for over a month. It is getting expensive and SIBO is not completely gone. But I have improved.

I had the lactose and fructose test at Mayo before my LYNX surgery. They were both negative. After surgery I still had to take meds, still had high A1C and a host of other problems. I cut out fruit and it changed my life. My point being don't relay on these tests they are not always correct. It's better to cut out food groups one at a time and see how you feel. You'll know in a few weeks. A good start is lactose. Cut out all dairy. Then if no change in how you feel in a few weeks slowly add back one item at a time. Next cut out all fruit, by the way I got my A1C down to 5.7 but couldn't get it lower until I found out that things like cucumbers and peppers are also considered fruit! Once I cut that out my A1C went to 5.4! My doctor was shocked. Now if I eat something that I shouldn't I have problems for 2-3 days so it's not worth it! As far as SIBO once again don't wait for a test treat yourself as though you have it, it won't hurt you if you don't but change your diet. A good probiotic, no sugar in any form including breads and pastas, drinks, protein bars. Yes i know what does that leave you to eat!! Not much, eggs proteins and some vegetables! I can tolerate cheese and whey protein, but watch the protein bars some are very high in fiber and I have a hard time digesting them. I know it's a lot of work but when you find the hidden food you will feel sooo much better it will be worth it!