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How to manage SIBO symptoms?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 20 1:49pm | Replies (513)

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I was diagnosed with SIBO years ago- part of IBS with constipation. Treated on and off with Xifaxan- usually worked for a while. SIBO seems to come back. One answer for me is controlling constipation. Years ago I also spoke to a Mayo GI doctor about this. No test needed- it smells like methane. He started me on temporary regular tap water enemas - this was very helpful. Since then I use laxatives as needed and start PeptoBismol as soon as I suspected it was back. Nowadays I have more success with Amitiza and/ or Motegrity.

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I have IBS-D. or SIBO. So the Dr. just smelled your stool? They want to treat me for the diarrhea. I'm so confused. I know SIBO comes back. Does Mayo see alot of it with ulcerative colitis? Maria.