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Stomach bloating, digestive issues

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Hello, I have been struggling with bloating after meals, constipation and diarrhea. Have had a recent colonoscopy everything ok there. Tested positive for SIBO, G I Doc put me on a couple rounds of antibiotic which did not help. I currently live in MS where the healthcare is atrocious! Can anyone help me back on the road to good health? My GI Doc tells me to take Gas-X 30 minutes before meals. I have been to a functional medicine doc, who put me on a bunch of expensive supplements that seemed to make things more uncomfortable. Have tried to stay away from the white flours and sugars, not perfect but am trying! I take a probiotic every am, but not certain if I have the right one for me? Hopefully someone out there can help I sure do appreciate it !

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I was diagnosed with SIBO in September after taking a very strong or broad acting antibiotic for a UTI. I took two rounds of Flagyl and one of another expensive antibiotic called Alinia. They all helped temporarily but I kept relapsing after a week. What has ultimately helped me is to follow a Low FODMAP diet, low in complex carbs, sugar, no gluten, no lactose, etc. I tried it on my own at first and it was a total disaster until I went to a nutritionist. To start out, cut out gluten and milk products from your diet. No wheat and no grains or many of the foods they tell you to eat when your tummy is upset. No rice or potatoes or pears or apples or apple sauce and no Jello. You can start to slowly reintroduce foods once you feel better. I have now been fairly symptom free for nearly two months. In my case, I had diarrhea multiple times per day, gas and cramping and lost 20 pounds. Please read about low FODMAP diet and SCD diet. Much information is available over the internet. It has literally saved me from misery.

Dear @guthealth, I am so glad to meet you here at Mayo Clinic Connect. I cannot think of a better place to meet other people who are going through the same things that you are. Support, encouragement, and knowing that you are not alone are some of the best tools that you can have on the road to getting better

As a Volunteer Mentor here I have the responsibility of being objective, and not giving advice, per se. I am not a medical practitioner by any means. I am blessed, however, with some really good physicians, and have gone through innumerable tests to find out what was wrong with me. I experienced bloating. Muscle spasms so intense that it felt like labor pains. Pain so bad That I would have to get off work, go home, and hug the sofa the rest of the day. Nothing helped other than this.

Long story short, it took multiple testing and a lot of research on my part to come up with s solution for me. Most doctors are not thoroughly trained in using food as medicine. They are aware of many things, but when we present with multiple symptoms where nothing helps, the proverbial ball lands right back in our corner.

Gastroparesis, Diverticulitis, IBS, Gluten Sensitivity, Severe Food Allergies, all worked together to make me one miserable patient. I focused all my efforts toward learning what I could do food wise to help my situation. So, now I take probiotics every day, and have yogurt several times a week. I take a multivitamin every day, and am on a gluten free diet. I rarely eat rice or potstoes, as they raise blood sugar. (Type 2 Diabetes, here.)

I rarely have to take any medication for the conditions I have mentioned. I keep the prescribed meds on standby, in case I accidentally get "glutened" when I am out somewhere. I rarely have any issues at all, otherwise. I help take care of my daughter, who is disabled and on 100% oxygen 24/7. She has tons of physical ailments and is totally housebound.

I am wishing all the best for you and everyone else on this page. It is not an easy road but you will get there if you don't give up. Get the best doctors you can find, preferably those who are connected to a great teaching hospital. Check their reviews online. And when you do get your specialist, have a notebook and pen on your lap. Take notes and ask questions. Please check back with us and let us know how you are doing. You help all of us here just by sharing your story.

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