Dr Google comes in handy sometimes…just have to be careful where info comes from…
Glad you were able to see someone that knew things, and that you are being successful with your introductions 😁

Nutritionist affiliated with my G.I. doctor offered plan for $2000+. Not covered by insurance. I have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, IBS. I feel I am already getting more information from this site than from the doctor. What is your experience with a nutritionist? Is that price reasonable?

I once committed to a chiropractor for a lengthy series of treatments that I could not get anywhere else. It was worth it.
But what do you get for that? How sick are you? Is nutritionist certified in your needs? It’s nice to have someone connected with your doctors office, but will you need that length of time ( I presume it’s many appointments) could you have an appointment or two to see how you like that person? Then commit.
It took me a while to get into a dieticians office, and by the time I did, like you, I had done all of the research I could get my hands on and she had nothing new to add. She agreed that the one visit was probably enough.
Is there a dietitian near you that charges by the visit? You could at least get that information to help you decide if you want to make that large commitment.
Again, maybe you need the whole of the services they offer; but I would at least ask around a bit…

Has it helped people with IBS-C? Please relate your experiences. Thank you.

I went through the diet, and the long serie of antibiotics. My impression is that what helped me the most was following this support group and gathering advice. I left the antibiotics, as I was building resistance and took oregan oil, berberine, olive oil and slowly incorporated food that I could tolerate well. Getting information from the support groups led me to understand that there is not one way out. Different people experience different syntoms and outcome. I was also observant of incorporatiing vitamins and minerals as it weakens your system. Im feeling well, now.

Low Fodmap diet really helps. I have had all the symptoms you mentioned and many tests. Been low fodmap for many years. I am also mostly dairy free, alcohol, coffee, and gluten free. Not a big deal. I am used to it. I can eat some foods that are fodmap in moderation. If I have been feeling achy or have an event coming up, I take extra care to follow the diet. For me, some Fodmaps can be eaten if you don't have them in successive days.
Also, recently went on course of Xifaxin. Not sure it helped...jury still out. I do so much better in the Summer months. Fall is worst. Don't know why.

Very happy that you found a way to heal yourself, and sorry that the antibiotics didn’t help you-I was told they targeted the just the specific bacteria that overgrow in your gut. I did the diet faithfully for several months, but had to do antibiotics and went away quick.
This was my second episode, first was several years ago.
I always take vitamins and minerals, but love your ideas of olive oil etc.
Also have incorporated the yummy offensive foods, but in smaller quantities.
Sugar (too much sweet watermelon last summer 😏 caused a flare) , gluten, garlic and onions are my main offenders.
Oh well, good at the moment and I hope we both remain that way!!!

Your
discription of constipation, diarrhea , no BM is something i experience. Please check with a gastroenterologist for testing for pelvic floor dysfunction.