Has anyone experienced Covid Gut? What helps?
I have been diagnosed with Long Covid Gut issues. Bloating started two weeks after I recovered from Covid and I am now in my ninth month. The GI doctors have tested me for everything and it all came back normal. Has anyone experience Covid Gut? If so, has anything helped or have things improved with time?
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I sooo understand your gut issues! I had covid in Jan for 2 wks and then a very, very short, mild case July 4th. My gut issues started after the 4th....had many stool samples checked for various possibilities, bloodwork ups, and abdominal ct scan with dye contrast....NOTHING.
(I have all my vaxxes and boosts)
What I am currently doing is taking a quality probiotic, watching diet for what may make things worse and taking miralax as needed....constipation seems to be an ongoing issue.
My gut issues started a few weeks after Covid. That was 9.5 months ago. Upper abdominal pain. Right below sternum. I have had all the tests and seen 2 GI doctors. It hurts to eat or drink anything. Has anyone else had this? Cures?
Just did home test and it’s positive. Third time since May. Last was September 8. Had negative test a few weeks after.
I’m so over Covid
Have had Long Covid since March 2022. SIBO symptoms until I visited large, reputable and locally owned Herbal shop.
Saccharomyces boulardii only vs more expensive combos of various pre- and probiotics WORKS.
I've had it since November 2020 I did end up having bad gut bacteria which was treated but I still have bouts of diarrhea and indigestion. I take probiotics I think they help but a cure would be great
My daughter is ten and has had indigestion/nausea since august. I believe it stems from Covid in July. Any thoughts on how to help her feel better? The GI doc said things look fine. However our evenings are not fun and I do think anxiety plays a role in this. Looking for advice or ways to help her feel better?
What antibiotic did they use to treat your bad bacteria? In the beginning the doctors thought I had SIBO and treated me with Rifaximin, which actually made my bloat go from only after eating to constant bloat.
I actually can't remember what antibiotic they put me on. I'm almost thinking it was just amoxicillin but I'm just not sure. It did straighten things out somewhat but probiotics are the thing that's kind of been carrying me through it seems to go in spells I get better than I have a flare up then I get better back and forth. They diagnosed it with a colonoscopy
I have been eating a finely chopped mixture of 2 whole bulbs of garlic, 2 whole lemons, 1/2 cup good quality honey, 1 large knob of tumeric, 1 large knob of ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper and 1 tsp. cinnamon. It has made a world of difference in my energy level and overall feeling of well being. I can consume it straight, but it could be mixed in with whatever you are eating. Everything is organic. I eat a tablespoon once a day, but I know others that eat it twice a day. If you can't find organic lemons, then I would suggest scrubbing them in warm water with baking soda.
I would suggest probiotics and prebiotics. I would also think the doctor would want to test her for bad gut bacteria or for gastritis