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Thank you Pereira....I am reading with interest and empathy many of the comments others post... From...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/139080/

Discussion: Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2017

@sallyw133 Very interesting! I have been doing the exact opposite. I thought a high fiber diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730139/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 24, 2022

Hi, I've had sibo on/off a number of years with latest recurrence in Sept - took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/139233/

Discussion: Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

@januaryjane- it is a scary situation you are in. I have not had to consider surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286092/

Discussion: When Colorectal Surgery is becoming a last option

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2019

Have you tried dried ginger root caps to help with motility? If you decide to try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126567/

Discussion: What help is available for very slow motility?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Did you receive the diagnosis at the Mayo Clinic? I have Ineffectual Esophageal Motility as well....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064105/

Discussion: ineffective esophageal motility disorder and electric shock sensation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 8, 2024

I have already been to two gastroenterologist and ENT doctors in Newark at the University Hospital....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916172/

Discussion: Unable to keep food down

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Yes, I was tested and yes, you’re correct, SIBO is bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833830/

Discussion: Permanent SIBO due to removal of ileocecal valve

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 29, 2023

I looked up side effects of Miralax and had to quit it. I had headaches, nausea,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/630231/

Discussion: Miralax not working

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2021

Have you been tested for diabetes? A major cause of gastroparesis. What meds are you on?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098856/

Discussion: Will I remain a mystery?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 3, 2024

I went to my Gastroenterologist after having very bad swallowing issues she did a Gastroscopy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727625/

Discussion: POEM Surgery for Achalasia

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

I have posted quite a bit around here about my constipation that started in the summer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133117/

Discussion: What help is available for very slow motility?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Hi all. I had a right hemicolectomy 9 years ago for colon cancer. I understand now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/725516/

Discussion: Permanent SIBO due to removal of ileocecal valve

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2022

Metamucil (even though I drink plenty of water) makes me so gassy that I feel like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110174/

Discussion: Chronic constipation

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I’ve not heard of using curcumin for reflux or to substitute for a PPI, but if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035499/

Discussion: Experience with curcumin as PPI alternative?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I have redundant colon and and pelvic floor dyssynergia. Doing biofeedback with pelvic floor physical therapist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776809/

Discussion: Anyone else have a Redundant / Tortuous Colon?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Hi @eileenb1022, you sound like you're at the end of your rope. I know there are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682816/

Discussion: Having motility issues, may be gastroparesis: Any thoughts?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 20, 2022

I was told yesterday by the head of GI and Esophageal Motility DIsorders at Vanderbilt that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613305/

Discussion: Esophageal disorder - don’t know what to eat

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 2, 2021

Hello @kmc1124 As @astaingegerdm posted earlier I am sorry to hear about what you are going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/273288/

Discussion: Slow transit constipation and surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2020

I hope you get some answers tomorrow! My swallowing issues started 2 years ago when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751291/

Discussion: Is anyone dealing with narrowing of the esophagus?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2022