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How to manage SIBO symptoms?

Posted by jacque6977 @jacque6977, Feb 22, 2017

My wife, after years of suffering from debilitating nausea and fatigue, has finally been diagnosed with SIBO as confirmed by a hydrogen breath test. It is estimated the bacteria has had at least two years to grow and may be well established. She has started on Xifaxan, at $35 per pill, but it is estimated that elimination of the SIBO may take up to six months. Her day now starts with her waking up with nausea and when she has a cup of tea and toast in the morning she gets sick within fifteen minutes thereafter. Her sickness is accompanied by violent belching, and at times she regurgitates liquid vile. The only drug she has for nausea is Zofran which does nothing for her. Are there any other SIBO sufferers that are experiencing the same symptoms, and what are you taking to reduce the nausea?

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jfar007 | @jfar007 | Nov 11, 2022
In reply to @angelaguptill "I had the same symptoms . My awesome GI put me on the Low FODMAP diet..." + (show)
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I had the same symptoms . My awesome GI put me on the Low FODMAP diet and I tested + for SEBO so went on Refaximin. Just starting another round of Refaximin after doing great for almost two years. For more info and APP for low fodmap diet go toMonash University web site. The low fodmap diet SAVED MY LIFE as I was slowly starving to death. We were terrified and the doctors were coming up with nothing until I got to see my new GI. RD Kate Scarletta has a great web site that is a life saver too. All the best.

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I was on lowFODMAP for over a year in the beginning when they had just lumped me into the IBS net. Did me no good and in fact I continued to get worse. Fast forward to now and we think its Methane SIBO-C. I used to have a variety of stool dysfunctions, but now it is down to the constipation. Just finished the Refaximin, and just starting on going the herbal route. I research like crazy, and found a couple studies that artichoke leaf and ginger improve motility so starting those. Also starting Allicin and Berberine and hoping like crazy it works.

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Nov 11, 2022

Sorry. Just diarrhea. Can you get a second opinion? Sounds like more is going on.

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Nov 11, 2022
In reply to @kitty2 "Hi..no one wanted to test me for the SIBO..I do have severe ulcerative colitis..so they said..." + (show)
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Hi..no one wanted to test me for the SIBO..I do have severe ulcerative colitis..so they said they would not test me for the SIBO...It has been a very frustrating 12 months to say the least..thanks for the phone number for Dr. Pankonin. Thanks so much...kitty2

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Who is Dr. Pankonin and what Hospital is he associated with? Thanks. I'm desperate with chronic diarreah and mod. to severe UC?

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johnbluffside | @johnbluffside | Nov 12, 2022
In reply to @jfar007 "I was on lowFODMAP for over a year in the beginning when they had just lumped..." + (show)
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I was on lowFODMAP for over a year in the beginning when they had just lumped me into the IBS net. Did me no good and in fact I continued to get worse. Fast forward to now and we think its Methane SIBO-C. I used to have a variety of stool dysfunctions, but now it is down to the constipation. Just finished the Refaximin, and just starting on going the herbal route. I research like crazy, and found a couple studies that artichoke leaf and ginger improve motility so starting those. Also starting Allicin and Berberine and hoping like crazy it works.

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Daily kiwi also helps with constipation

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jfar007 | @jfar007 | Nov 12, 2022

Thank you, John! I will give it a try

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dbmenger | @dbmenger | Nov 12, 2022

Also a quarter cup of raw unsalted almonds - my savior!

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dbmenger | @dbmenger | Nov 12, 2022

Have you tried Phenergan at night? It solved my morning SIBO nausea.

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johnbluffside | @johnbluffside | Dec 15, 2022

Anti nausea wrist bands give a try & peppermint capsules , enteric coated

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joe954 | @joe954 | Dec 15, 2022

Does anyone know of a good gastroenterologist or functional medicine doctor in the Fort Lauderdale area to treat SIBO and Gastroparesis?

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