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I have also tested positive for IMO in the past. The two antibiotic regimen seems like a lot. I sat down and determined when the best times to take the pills based on my schedule and spacing of the pill doses, and I set reminders in my phone to keep me on the schedule. Also to note I keep those in my phone after I am done with the pills to be used for future treatments. My IMO has recurred so it's handy to have that schedule already figured out. Good luck with your treatment!

I learned on a Gemelli Biotech webinar that with IMO you may see lower levels of hydrogen on a breath test because Methane consumes Hydrogen.

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@sm80 Thanks for your response. I will also be setting up my phone like you did.

I've also read that hydrogen may be suppressed when the methane level is really high. I'm guessing that's why the approach is both Rifaximin and Neomycin.

How rough was the course of antibiotics for you? I'm told by another person that even after the antibiotics are finished, the methanogens are still dying off and make for a rough month or two. Oh joy.