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I have been suffering from severe constipation for a long time. I took antibiotics for hpylori after an endoscopy revealed infection. After that things went downhill fast. I also have celiac disease. I have extreme bloating and almost no motility. My gastro did not test for particular gas but said that I have sibo. Prescribed Metronidazole for 2 wks. I am much worse. Bloating, constipation much worse even after taking Lubipristone, On low fodmap diet, I’ve lost 10lbs in 3 months. I’ve added oregano oil berberine florastor Iterfase (to break down cell walls ). From reading, I believe I have methane sibo with archaea bacteria. Just from my symptoms of extreme bloating and no gut motility. I am in Atl and it is so difficult to get in to see a Dr. I don’t believe my gastro specializes in sibo. At wits end
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@trishball1 I'm taking ABX for HPylori right now (Amoxicillin and Vonozapran (acid reducer) and I can't believe my constipation is worse, but it is! Really hoped the ABX would make it looser, lol. Hoping my biome isn't terribly affected but i'm sure it will be/is. Do you know which ABX you were on?
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@trishball1 just guessing here: Prescribed antibiotics will kill ALL the good & bad bacteria in your gut (I experienced that and am trying to rebuild). So logic says maybe a good probiotic might help the good guys build back. There are soooo many out there, IDK which is best. Maybe other members have suggestions about that. I DO know that Docs don't have a clue about gut health, but only prescribe more chemicals.