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Has anyone had unexplained weight loss?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@cherawgirl

I have exact same thing, SIBO which was first diagnosed as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and prescribed Zenpep. Had the colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound and pancreas is fine, but biopsy showed the SIBO. Lost 20 lbs due to it. Oh, and my Xifaxan 14 days I applied for the patient assistance fro the manufacturer and got it free. It’s a pain in the a** to do all,the paperwork but worth it.
Stool tests can be inaccurate unfortunately but suggest the author of this post at least start there?

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Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Oct 8, 2023

@cherawgirl, my medical team helped me look into SIBO a few weeks ago, and we dropped it when it proved not a significant factor. SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a condition that involves an abnormal increase in the normal bacterial population in the small intestine. My doctors warned me that the use of antibiotics to treat the condition can be sensitive and subject to errors that could cause other digestive problems of greater threats. I was pleased that I didn't have SIBO and have to risk the treatments for it. Martin

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