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Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)
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Hello all,
I have not been on in many months because my mental health is very bad.
A little back story, I diagnosed myself with slipping rib syndrome and drove 8hrs to have official diagnosis and surgery. It alleviated a lot of my debilitating pain, internal vibrations, back burning etc.
Fast forward and I still have intense abdominal pain and finally after asking for tests I have SIBO. There is so much contradicting information I'm driving myself mad. I started antibiotics yesterday and still have abdominal pain. I know it can take time.
I also continue to get a lump near my belly button and when its palpitated you can feel the abdominal aorta. PT is very confused if its intestine or muscle spasm. My doctors do not listen when I say I have pain there, but something feels off and creates pain. At this point I don't know if its a has bubble or muscle. I've had scans last summer and there is nothing to show, but what is the lump? And why does it hurt?
I posted this in hopes to find someone with successful treatments of SIBO?? I just want to feel better 🙁
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I, too, have battled SIBO. Before I had a breath test to confirm SIBO from a very skilled gastroenterologist, I was treated with a rotation of all kinds of antibiotics that did me no good at all. In fact, I think I got worse. When I'd had enough of the rotation of useless antibiotics, I changed doctors, he ordered a breath test for SIBO which confirmed that I did have it. I took Xifaxan for about a month. It worked. The SIBO was gone. But I have to work to keep it at bay. I also went on a very strict diet to reduce the growth of bacteria in my small intestine. All of this was about 5 years ago, and I remain on the diet to this day. Once you get rid of SIBO, you have to work to prevent its return. My diet: as little sugar as possible--this is so important, no sugar substitutes, no gum, no mints, nothing carbonated at all--includes soda, beer, or fizzy alcoholic drinks--all that does is encourage the bad bacteria growth in the small intestine. I eat reasonably--a healthy diet, LOTS of water every day. I don't cheat on the sugar with desserts. I haven't had cake, pie, cookies, ice cream, etc. since I got the SIBO under control. I do eat fruit in moderation and not frequently. I hope this helps you. Sounds like you have some other medical issues. Don't neglect them either. I wish you the best.
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Hi @brayimee, welcome back. I am sorry to hear that your mental health is bad. I sincerely hope you are speaking with your medical care team and ensuring that gets resolved.
You will notice that I moved your inquiry to an ongoing discussion about SIBO so that you can connect with people that are having similar issues and perhaps find a member with successful treatment. I see that you are having some pain associated with a lump near your belly button too. Have you requested for the physician to check for a hernia? Is the lump always there or does it come and go?