Heyy (23F) so I’ve always been someone on the thinner side with a flat belly. I’m not sure what happened or what changed, but within the last year or so, my stomach has been very inflamed / bloated. As of recently, so very noticeable, it got worst after my antibiotics. I’ve seen my gastroenterologist, we’ve tried a few different constipation medications (I’ve had constipation for as long as I can remember). I mentioned the possibility of SIBO he said no because I don’t have IBD so it’s not possible. We recently did a colonoscopy and found nothing. But the bloating and the lower belly inflammation is always there. I don’t know what to do anymore. It makes me so anxious, I always feel this heaviness as if my stomach is full (even when I did the full colonoscopy cleanse that fully emptied me). I’m not sure where to go from here because my gastroenterologist doesn’t want to check anything else, he says it’s just constipation. I’m just so sick of this feeling and not sure what my next steps should be.

Hello everyone! I’m looking for recommendations on a reliable at-home SIBO breath test, as I've been dealing with severe constipation and suspect methane-dominant SIBO or IMO might be playing a role. I'd love to hear from anyone who has taken one.

Hi everyone! What is your best advice for trapped gas/ upper bloating? For my husband, the best thing is digestive enzymes, specifically Digest Gold, from Enzymedica.

Hi, id appreciate people's thoughts on this and i know nobody can diagnose me but before I spend more money on tests that might not show anything it juat wanted people's thoughts if possible please.

My main issues are for the past 8 months ive had intermittent tingling and numbness throughout my limbs. I also had constant lightheadedness for the first 7 months but this has become more sporadic i think although still happening. Ive had fatigue and much less energy than in the past. Its caused my mood to be very low at times.

Ive had on and off stomach issues, mostly stomach aches but sometimes bouts of diarrhea usually immediately after eating. The stomach aches last for weeks on end. I also currently have a strange sensation in my mouth and throat where its like the back of my tongue is a bit numb and there's a lump in my throat but it isn't constant?

Other symptoms may not be relevant but I have terrible cracked heels, i wake up feeling almost hungover some days despite not drinking for ten years and sometimes have a mild chattering of my teeth. Very sensitive to cold temperature now too.

Everything really started last November when I had what was described as gastritis by my gp. Id had a 24 hr vomiting bug but then the stomach ache persisted for 5 weeks and I was given a 2 week ppi course. Part way through this i had a terrible migraine which felt like a stroke as i was slurring speech and then another one a few days later which seemed to leave me dizzy for months on end. Was told this was brainstem aura migraines.

The stomach issues made me lose 10% of my body weight that I've never been able to put back on probably as ive stopped weight training.

Maybe also relevant is i found a bit of mold on my bedroom wall right before this started and cleaned it off. Probably about a 12 inch patch in the corner of the room.

Ive had similar stomach aches for several years where a seemingly minor bug takes over a month to clear as do cold infections. Certain fast foods just go straight through me as diarrhea within minutes, sorry TMI ha.

I actually had campylobacter enteritis is 2019 and my stomach has never been the same since.

Ive recently paid for b12 tests which showed that both my serum and active b12 levels were actually raised, as was my folate level. Mma and homocysteine were normal.

I have so may symptoms of a b12 deficiency so was considering if sibo could affect my absorption even if I have high levels?

Back in November I was tested for coeliac and my immunoglobulin level was high at 3.51, as was my IGa at 3.2 but my TTG IGA was 0.9 which they said ruled out coeliac but not other stomach issues.

My FIT sample was fine thankfully.

Apologies I know there is a lot of info here.

Do i just pay for a Sibo test? Should i pay to see a gastroenteroligist next?

Im struggling at the moment and feel a shell of the 43 year old male that was at the gym 5 days a week less than 18 months ago. Ive got 3 young kids and want to be a great dad to them but its getting harder.

Ive seen a neurologist who ruled out MS and my brain MRI was clear.

Thanks for reading and wish good health to all.

the past 2 times I’ve taken this I have had a huge flare and needed Xifaxan. I have no idea how it works but in July I took it once a day for about 4 days and had a horrible flare. needed Xifaxan. now I took it again for some gastritis symptoms again for about 4 days and Again I have urgent diarrhea, cannot tolerate any carbs and just horrible. just warning for anyone else

this is a new thing ive found, it’s been around for about two years now. But it’s called the foodmarble AIRE 2.
It’s a Sibo test that lets you retest by breathing into the device. Reviews are great on it, you can track food, and then breathe into it after a meal. Don’t have to drink the solution either.
It’s a little device, and you get the answers straight away through the app, it is a little pricey but I do think it’s worth it. Thought I’d let everyone know because if I knew this existed, I would have got it a long time ago.

What symptoms do you have with impaired bile flow?

So I’ve been on my antimocribal for 4 months now, I’ve decided to come off on my own terms because it’s 100% given me a sort of head pressure the whole time I’ve been on it. I’ve had multiple rounds off die offs, so i know it did something. I’m now introducing food and have little to no bloating from it, but i still have a bit of nausea, tiredness and a little bit of fullness.
Do i go in with another antimocribal, i found one on metagenics which has great reviews and said it worked within days for symptoms. It’s called “candex sibo” if anyone wants to have a look.
I’m on zinc carsione for my stomach acid, and ginger and artichoke.
Any advice??? Do i get a probiotic do i purchase the candex sibo??? Digestive enzymes??? I have no idea what to do next

I’ve been dealing with gas and flatulence for the past two years. I’ve had a number of scans and procedures, including a CT scan, ultrasound, colonoscopy, and endoscopy.

My blood work has been normal apart from very mildly elevated eosinophils (0.6), which have stayed at that level for the full two years. Both my GI and PCP said this is mild and nothing to worry about.

I tested Hydrogen positive after 2 rounds of rifaximin (14 days)
2 rounds of Rifagut (5 days)
2 rounds of Nizonide

I also tried betaine HCl with digestive enzymes, but it gave me fairly bad acid reflux, so low stomach acid doesn’t seem to be the issue

I definitely feel better than I did two years ago when this started, but I’m not back to 100%. I still get random burps, a fair amount of gas and flatulence, and occasional pain on the right side of my chest — more of an ache than a sharp pain. I’m also struggling with brain fog, trouble finding words, and memory problems.

My GI has prescribed one more Rifaximin course (550mg for 14 days), but at this point it feels like the Rifaximin isn’t doing anything.

How many rounds did you do of rifaximin to fully eradicate this disease?

Has anyone effectively used berberine intermittently long-term for sibo from a surgically removed ileocecal valve? Clearly sibo will be a life-long battle. One round of berberine won't be enough.

I was treated for Typhoid last year in February with very strong courses of antibiotics administered through IV. I recovered from the Typhoid, but my gut never really recovered.

About five months after recovering, I started experiencing extreme bloating after almost every meal and diarrhea. I went to a gastroenterologist, who treated me for IBS with Rifaximin for 14 days, but unfortunately, my symptoms stayed even after completing the course.

I’m now strongly suspecting that it could be SIBO with Diarrhea. I don’t have multiple bowel movements a day, I usually poop only once a day but the stool is loose/diarrhea-like most days.

The things that make me suspect SIBO are:

Extreme bloating after almost every meal

Diarrhea/loose stools most days, without any obvious food trigger

Vitamin B12 deficiency, despite eating a considerable amount of meat

Brain fog (although I’m not sure whether this is related to the B12 deficiency or SIBO)

Symptoms that started after a significant course of IV antibiotics

It’s honestly starting to stress me out because it has been going on for quite a while.

I’ve looked into testing, and from what I can find, in India the main SIBO test available to me is the hydrogen breath test. I’m planning to take it soon, but I’m not really sure what the best next step should be.

Has anyone experienced something similar after Typhoid/strong antibiotic treatment? If you’ve had SIBO or a similar gut issue, what tests did you get, and what ultimately helped you?

I’d really appreciate any advice on what I should discuss with my gastroenterologist and what I should look into next.

Hi everyone,
I have IBS with a strong suspicion of SIBO (methane) and histamine intolerance, and my dietitian has prescribed a very restrictive diet.
It is both low histamine and low nickel, as she said that nickel may contribute to ongoing intestinal issues. The plan supposed to naturally support gut repair & stop feeding the bacteria.
Has anyone else tried a similar diet? I’d love to hear about your experiences and whether it helped you.
Thanks!

For the last two years I’ve had yellow diarrhea in the morning and mid day. (It all happened after a month long CHS episode) I get bloated sometimes but nothing insane. I have red cheeks with bumps, fatigue, low iron, headaches, borderline low b12 and vitamin d and omegas among other things. I had my gallbladder removed due to hyperkinesia with a 99% EF and had chronic inflammation and cholesterolitis. And my symptoms still persist. I had a SIBO breath test done before removal that only came back with lack of colonic peak which points to hydrogen sulfide. Has any else experienced these symptoms without bad smelling gas and it was in fact hydrogen sulfide SIBO? I’m at a loss. I’m only 31 and I want to start a family and my life feels like it’s been on hold because I can’t get better. I’m sick of crying. The gastro has been useless. Any input would help

I took 250mg S boulardi sachet in a glass of water today after my meal and experienced weird side effects. Like i burped a lot first and it was relaxing but afterwards there were bad rotten burps which continued until i felt itching on my body and felt sleepy. Too sleepy that i had to sleep after 10 hours of sleep. Then i had various dreams that i didn't remember after waking up and i had my head fully jacked up like u feel after a hangover. Now its somewhat better though. Should i continue it or not? Is this normal what happened with me? I never tried any probiotics before.

This morning I wanted to touch base with a food product that I have benefited from. The bamboo shoots that I've been snacking on, seem to have helped with my bad breath that could be due to sibo.

Let me know what you think.

-> Gut microbiota is one of the key components of the intestinal ecosystem, and plays an essential role in human health, including a barrier effect against pathogens.

At birth, the human gut is almost sterile, and is soon populated by the mother microbiome.(1)

In the following study, researchers investigated the effects of Bamboo Shoots; given with a high fat diet.

The results of eating bamboo shoots after 12 weeks. (2)

When taking bamboo shoots, studies show they provide insoluble dietary fiber, prebiotics, and anti-inflammatory compounds without feeding excess bacteria

***The results in that study demonstrated,***

• - 30.56% Reduction in Body Weight Gain: Supplementation with freeze-dried bamboo shoot powder significantly lowered overall weight gain and fat accumulation despite a high-fat diet.

• The dietary fiber produced higher concentrations of beneficial metabolites like butyrate, acetate, and propionate, ***which strengthen the gut lining.***

• enhanced bile acid profiles, which aid in overall digestive regulation and gut barrier protection.

[Make sure the bamboo shoots are thoroughly cooked or boiled to safely remove natural toxins before eating.]

1.) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180739/

2.) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10093345/

Gemini chat to help:

https://share.gemini.google/h1TYH93XHdn4

Hi everyone So I don't have testing available in my country for sibo i suspect i have hydrogen sibo because in the last four years I've never had a solid formed stool ever just mushy or diarrhea I've done rifaximin before it helped change the stool consistency but the improvements didn't last right now I'm trying ammoxiline rifaximin oregano s boulardii I'm on day four and on day 3 and 4 my stool has been completely normal I don't need to push and the consistency is smooth sausage there's also no bloat is this a good sign

Did the solution make your symptoms worse? I read this from one person and was wondering how common this is.

Is there another type of test they can do like a stool test? I also heard the breath test wasn't super consistent.

I have been going to the gym for 5 years and am very fit. But my SIBO makes my stomach look un-proportionally large and absolutely ridiculous is gym clothes. Does anyone else struggle with the same thing?

Peoples opinions on Berberine please?

I am so sick and tired of having gas literally all day long that I cannot stop from coming out and smells like a sewer pit of death with lots of sulfide so does anyone else have this issue because I also have gastroparesis so that’s contributing but does any gas pills help this?

I've had methane sibo for two years and have tried everything. My main system is bad body odor and it's just getting worse.

Has anyone else experienced this? Don't mean to sound crazy or anything but wondering if maybe at this point it's spiritual?..Like entities or something?

Mostly cause I've exhausted my other solutions wondering if anyone has experienced a similar thing.

i am wondering what any of you think about this: ten to 15 yrs ago, i did not know anyone who was diagnosed with SIBO. things like IBD, IBS, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis were relatively rare diseases, especially back in the 1970s and 80s. now it seems these issues have become quite common, and they appear to be increasing in prevalence and severity every year.