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Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

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@chergil

Hi Everyone,
My 19 yo son is having similar issues. Is extremely thin due to weight loss. He is in the 15 percentile for his height. I feel like I am watching him starve to death. He has been ill with anxiety and diagnosed last August with gastroparesis. Severe nausea upon waking and inability to eat much throughout the day. No nausea meds seem to help and has been on too many to list. Toast in the AM is about all he can handle. There are times he can eat at night, but the nausea is back in the morning and he doesn't eat again all day. In August the doctor tested 8 stool samples for giardia, and other parasites, fecal fat, to H-py etc. along with a phelora of bloodwork. No positive results. We did switch doctors after his primary insisted he eat more. That was helpful. His new doctor is suggesting the SIBO test. My son is in good spirits but is unable to work or go to school due to being constantly nauseous and anxiety ridden. I am so sorry to hear of others with similar issues. It is very difficult feeling helpless with a loved one.

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Replies to "Hi Everyone, My 19 yo son is having similar issues. Is extremely thin due to weight..."

Hi @chergil! I am so sorry about your son. It is difficult to suffer, but one's own suffering is nothing compared to watching your child suffer and I am sorry that you can't seem to find a solution. Has any doc recommended trying digestive enzymes or tested to see whether he has normal levels of pancreatic enzymes which are mostly responsible for digestion. I take very heavy dosages of enzymes to try and let my pancreas rest, but the man made does not work as well as what your body makes, so things still move slowly through my system, but it does make a big difference in the nutrition I get from my food. The ready to drink shakes from Glucerna, Boost, Ensure, etc...are a good way to get some nutrition when solid food is not an option. They are typically at least one of my meals every day because of nausea. You have my prayers and positive vibes going forward and I hope you can find some solution for his problem. Please keep us informed.
Gary