Digestive issues

Hi! Definitely sounds like SIBO. Get to a GI that can order you a breath test kit like trio smart. You fast then drink lactulose and then breathe in little bags for three hours. It will tell you if you have Sibo. There are three kinds - hydrogen, methane and hydrogen sulfide(?). If positive, you can take XIFAXAN. it is an antibiotic specifically for the small intestine to kill bacteria overgrowth. There are additional treatments based on the type of Sibo. I had hydrogen and took the Xifaxan. It helped but the bad news is that Sibo returns - the meds are a bandaid not a fix. Sibo is like ibs - a symptom. So you have to figure out where it comes from and definitely change your diet. For fodmap - try MONASH there is an app for your phone. I have been trying gluten free, dairy free and definitely stay away from any artificial sugars. Stay away from probiotics and prebiotics they feed Sibo and stop the beans. They turn into sugar and feed the Sibo. And if you don’t have Sibo then I hope you can find out what you do have! Hope this helps. Ps - I could go on. I hate Sibo ! Good luck 🙂

I’ve been having worsening digestive issues for about 7 years now. I am a 56 year old male in otherwise good health. My symptoms include bloating, burping, gas after every meal. The bloating also causes pretty bad shortness of breath. I try to eat smaller meals but then get hungry again and eat more. I still have bloating when I go to bed and wake everyday burping. My diet seems pretty healthy but I am not big into vegetables. May diet consists of lean turkey, chicken, eggs, cheese, rice, potato’s, bread, green beans, corn, peas, black beans and salad. I do also have fast food once in a while. Maybe once every 2 weeks. I also have mild to moderate constipation. I take fiber supplements often which does help. I have been to gi and they suggested I try the fod map diet and digested enzymes. I tried the enzymes with no success. I am having trouble understanding the fod map diet. Is there a book that will give me an exact list of food daily?

I’ve been having worsening digestive issues for about 7 years now. I am a 56 year old male in otherwise good health. My symptoms include bloating, burping, gas after every meal. The bloating also causes pretty bad shortness of breath. I try to eat smaller meals but then get hungry again and eat more. I still have bloating when I go to bed and wake everyday burping. My diet seems pretty healthy but I am not big into vegetables. May diet consists of lean turkey, chicken, eggs, cheese, rice, potato’s, bread, green beans, corn, peas, black beans and salad. I do also have fast food once in a while. Maybe once every 2 weeks. I also have mild to moderate constipation. I take fiber supplements often which does help. I have been to gi and they suggested I try the fod map diet and digested enzymes. I tried the enzymes with no success. I am having trouble understanding the fod map diet. Is there a book that will give me an exact list of food daily?

I’ve been having worsening digestive issues for about 7 years now. I am a 56 year old male in otherwise good health. My symptoms include bloating, burping, gas after every meal. The bloating also causes pretty bad shortness of breath. I try to eat smaller meals but then get hungry again and eat more. I still have bloating when I go to bed and wake everyday burping. My diet seems pretty healthy but I am not big into vegetables. May diet consists of lean turkey, chicken, eggs, cheese, rice, potato’s, bread, green beans, corn, peas, black beans and salad. I do also have fast food once in a while. Maybe once every 2 weeks. I also have mild to moderate constipation. I take fiber supplements often which does help. I have been to gi and they suggested I try the fod map diet and digested enzymes. I tried the enzymes with no success. I am having trouble understanding the fod map diet. Is there a book that will give me an exact list of food daily?

Can anyone tell me if aloe vera juice or supplements can be helpful with IBS?

Can anyone tell me if aloe vera juice or supplements can be helpful with IBS?

Hi! I want to preface I am under the care of GI. I’m just looking for experiences or suggestions for conversations with my GI.I (33F) have had the following:2014 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitis2017 - severe upper cramping. Again, no testing but was told it was likely a stomach ulcer.2018 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitisOver the years I started to experience more symptoms until I’m where I’m at now.Now I have constant diarrhea (liquid or soft fluffy at best) 1-8 times per day. Typically it is pale or yellow. It comes in suddenly, typically in the AM but I do have occasional midday or evening/overnight. Little to no warning, which has lead to fecal incontinence. Lots of bowel sounds. Indigestion near daily, hours after eating at times. Fatigue. Burning/cramping sensations. Bloating and flatulence.I have had a colonoscopy/EGD with biopsy. All negative. Im still getting tests so more to come.I have tried Imodium, low-FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free, elimination diets, etc. I have tried pre/probiotics, digestive enzymes, antibiotics, oil or oregano, and various other dietician ordered supplements.Anyone else experience this? What was your outcome? Any advice on what I should ask my GI about?I know it’s possible but I’m scared I’ll end up with the “can’t find anything” IBS-D diagnosis and basically be sent to live like this.I have my next appointment in a week.Thank you for reading!

Hi! I want to preface I am under the care of GI. I’m just looking for experiences or suggestions for conversations with my GI.I (33F) have had the following:2014 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitis2017 - severe upper cramping. Again, no testing but was told it was likely a stomach ulcer.2018 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitisOver the years I started to experience more symptoms until I’m where I’m at now.Now I have constant diarrhea (liquid or soft fluffy at best) 1-8 times per day. Typically it is pale or yellow. It comes in suddenly, typically in the AM but I do have occasional midday or evening/overnight. Little to no warning, which has lead to fecal incontinence. Lots of bowel sounds. Indigestion near daily, hours after eating at times. Fatigue. Burning/cramping sensations. Bloating and flatulence.I have had a colonoscopy/EGD with biopsy. All negative. Im still getting tests so more to come.I have tried Imodium, low-FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free, elimination diets, etc. I have tried pre/probiotics, digestive enzymes, antibiotics, oil or oregano, and various other dietician ordered supplements.Anyone else experience this? What was your outcome? Any advice on what I should ask my GI about?I know it’s possible but I’m scared I’ll end up with the “can’t find anything” IBS-D diagnosis and basically be sent to live like this.I have my next appointment in a week.Thank you for reading!

Hi! I want to preface I am under the care of GI. I’m just looking for experiences or suggestions for conversations with my GI.I (33F) have had the following:2014 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitis2017 - severe upper cramping. Again, no testing but was told it was likely a stomach ulcer.2018 - severe lower cramping with bloody stool. No testing was done but was told likely diverticulitisOver the years I started to experience more symptoms until I’m where I’m at now.Now I have constant diarrhea (liquid or soft fluffy at best) 1-8 times per day. Typically it is pale or yellow. It comes in suddenly, typically in the AM but I do have occasional midday or evening/overnight. Little to no warning, which has lead to fecal incontinence. Lots of bowel sounds. Indigestion near daily, hours after eating at times. Fatigue. Burning/cramping sensations. Bloating and flatulence.I have had a colonoscopy/EGD with biopsy. All negative. Im still getting tests so more to come.I have tried Imodium, low-FODMAP, gluten free, dairy free, elimination diets, etc. I have tried pre/probiotics, digestive enzymes, antibiotics, oil or oregano, and various other dietician ordered supplements.Anyone else experience this? What was your outcome? Any advice on what I should ask my GI about?I know it’s possible but I’m scared I’ll end up with the “can’t find anything” IBS-D diagnosis and basically be sent to live like this.I have my next appointment in a week.Thank you for reading!