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This is a gigantic # of people on Reddit discussing SIBO. If you go there, most people report not being able to cure SIBO with rifaximin, particularly rifaximin alone. I tried it a few times. Never helped me. Many people, including me are now testing/trying an herbal microbial approach. Go to Reddit and join SIBO discussion and you can find more about the herbal microbial approach there. Some people say they have cured their SIBO that way, so I'm in the middle of testing/trying it. I'm 25 days in and have read it can take 4 weeks to 6 months to see great improvement, depending on the severity of your situation. I believe SIBO is a key reason for IBS. For many, they go hand in hand. I never had IBS before SIBO. Good luck to you!
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Reddit is a great resource. I've gotten a few really important tips there. One thing I would say is that IBS can sometimes set the stage for SIBO. Motility issues can contribute to an environment conducive to small intestinal overgrowth. Though IBS is sometimes used as just a vague catch-all by some doctors for intestinal/motility issues. But some are willing to at least run diagnostic tests (e.g., colonoscopy, endoscopy that can pick up damage to the brush membrane, MRI defocography that might indicate pelvic floor problems). These tests can provide you with much useful information and help cut through all the confusion.