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A Gut Feeling: Long COVID and GI symptoms Nov 16 8:14am | By Greg Vanichkachorn (@drvan)Comment receiving replies
I had COVID ,Feb 2022 and sufferred with every symptom listed. Finlly got into a Post Covid Clinic, recommended Baterua Overgrowth test- Hydrogen? GI, calls it SIBO to get insurance to pay. I was extremely HIGH, did my 1st round of XIFAXAN 14 days on and 14 off and repeat if needed. The Xifaxan is an antiboti, costs $2,000 for 14 without insurance. I also have extreme GERD after COVID, which inflamed a reactivation of my AL AMYLOIDOSIS in the Laryengeal area which spread from my sinus to espophegus. I have a retest to see what my SIBO levels are, I will be starting retiement insurance June 1st, which isn't as good.
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Did the Xifaxan help? Lowered calories to a healthy 800. Constant severe bloating and heartburn. I had MRI, CAT Scan with dye and drank that cocktail. Showed nothing. I have the script and ready to take it.
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Hello! Just wondering how you are doing now? Did you have to do a second round of Xifaxan? I just completed a 14 day prescription & don’t feel it resolved anything. I’ve had diarrhea issues since Covid in Aug 2021. I’ve had a colonoscopy & EGD to rule out other possibilities.