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I have had two breath test, a Lactulose and a Glucose and both were positive for Methane dominant SIBO. Then had a flex sigmoidoscopy and an enteroscopy with biopsies and aspirations. Showed I have bile backing up into my stomach. I have already been on Xifaxan 550mg twice and the second round with Flagyl. Now this Dr is prescribing Augmentin, Flagyl and Carafate. I am concerned about taking more antibiotics because they didn’t solve the problem before and doesn’t it make sense to find out why there is bile in my stomach? I haven’t had gallbladder surgery or a gastric bypass surgery and I haven’t taken proton pump inhibitors that could cause this. I am so lost. Anyone with suggestions? I thinking about getting in to The Mayo Clinic to try and find the root cause.....
Go to Rochester! They were amazing! I struggled for years and am finally on the right part. Everyone was so professional, kind and accommodating. Only place I’ll go from now on.
I second that motion... Sometimes getting a referral from your local GP helps...
The first thing you have to do is get a blood test and urine test the day before the morning appointment.. I stayed with a friend who was a long time Rochester resident.. There are several Mayo offices around town where you can get your initial test..you just have to know your Mayo Number...Mayo gives you detailed instructions for what to do the night before/ morning before.. wear easy on easy off clothing and shoes..The Instructions for where to go are detailed as well. Take a spouse, partner, friend with who will hear and be aware of things you might miss..
Almost all motels or hotels have a shuttle service to and from the Mayo clinic...you can buy parking garage tickets for a week or so.. my initial trip for gastropanesis was 3 days.. what's nice is if when talking to your GI doctor you decide to see the nutritionist...they will work you in maybe that day...
There is often music in the Gonda/Mayo Building lobby.. there is a tunnel system for all weather connection to buildings.. The Staff is very cooperative and not rushing to the next... The Staff Pay system at Mayo makes a difference...
My favorite restaurants in Rochester at Casablanca and Mango Thai ..
Thanks so much for all of your helpful info and tips!
I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!
Low Fodmap has worked the best for me. Get the Monash App, there is a small charge but well worth it. They developed the diet of n Australia and are the best source for accuracy in my opinion.
Unfortunately I have had t cut out all fruits for now as even low fodmap fruit triggers symptoms.There are a Fodmap cookbooks too.
Good luck!