r/SIBO

I believe i’m early in recovery mode now that i quit caffeine.

It took me so long to discern and accept this, that irritation became the norm in my gut for months/years. Given how long this irritation persevered, it started my SIBO symptoms, eventually destroying my gut’s ability to process complex carbs and sugars. My SIBO was confirmed by a breath test, and the destruction of my gut’s abilities were confirmed by an endoscopy.

So now I’m pursuing the disaccharide diet, taking artichoke supplements prior to eating to speed up my motility and SporeBiotic prebiotics afterward to gradually support the healing of my gut microbiome.

I think next week I’ll try introducing kefir into my daily routine in hope that the dairy would process smoothly while aiding my biome further.

For the longest time I thought I was sensitive to coffee’s acidity but recently trying a decaf coffee confirmed that it really was the caffeine all along. I’ve tested almost every single form of caffeine - from tea’s to powders but it always resulted in the same bloating. Recently tried a matcha and ended up recovering from the irritation for another 5 days.

how many months required to see improvement in sibo symptoms after eradication of h pylori

Hello, what diet strategy should be be apply while on antibiotic rounds.

Some Gastroenterologist’s opinion is to be on fodmap while antibiotic to keep them visible but not Dormant state.

My whole life I’ve had gut (intestine) problems, but it used to be on and off, like maybe 1 month per year. But for the past year it’s been nonstop and it just doesn’t get better.

All my exams come back normal. For this whole year, every single day I feel sick, like this constant nausea in my gut, and every week I get really bad pain crises (like 10/10).

The only thing that helped was Cholestyramine. I actually felt normal for like 2 months, but then the “gut nausea” came back again. And now days if i eat a pizza or anything like that i get the 10/10 pain again.

I’ve been to 4 doctors and they basically gave up on me. Now I’m with a doctor that honestly doesn’t seem to care.

The only thing I haven’t tested yet is SIBO/IMO.

I’m not really living, I’m just surviving at this point. I seriously can’t take this anymore, so pls, if anyone has any idea or went through something similar, help me.

I’ve been taking this strain (BioGaia Protectis) for over a month now with 0 improvement (methane). I started at the end of a Rifaximin/Neomycin course which actually made me worse.

The product only has 10 million CFU. How is this possibly enough when most probiotics are at least, like, 2 billion? Should I take more capsules? For a methane spotlight strain this sure is disappointing.

I have upper abdominal fullness 24/7 a bit better when I eat low fodmap but still have the fullness. I get super depressed and weepy if I eat high fodmap foods. I don’t pass gas like normal it just builds and builds all day the pressure goes into my chest and throat and causes severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have constipation and incomplete bm’s.

All of my tests and scans have come back normal.

I feel like I’m losing my mind. It’s been 4 months of this. Just trying to see if anyone else with methane sibo deals with symptoms like mine. Thanks <3

Guys how do I know if I am digesting gluten just fine? My stomach gets bloated but it’s been bloated and excess gas burping etc.. but I think that is because I think I have SIBO not due to gluten. I had always been pretty constipated my whole life. But I’ve never been gluten free and haven’t noticed any issues with eating gluten. My mom thinks I should cut out gluten but I really don’t think I need to because eating gluten doesn’t make me have issues with diarrhea stomach aches etc.. idk the symptoms of gluten intolerance or allergy.

Looking for anyone with similar experiences / advice

My GI symptoms began after double jaw surgery 10 months ago. My diet changed drastically and I was on long term antibiotics and short term narcotics.

My only symptoms are:

- Constipation

- Bloating constantly (worse after meals and even after drinking only water)

*I have absolutely NO stomach/abdominal pain or cramping*

Saw a GI doctor and was prescribed motegrity, which pretty much resolved the constipation but the constant bloating persists. GI also prescribed Xifaxan for suspected SIBO but basically refused to test because the breath test is not accurate. First round Xifaxan was effective, second round (3 months later) I saw no change in symptoms.

What I have tried

- Artichoke + Ginger supplements (helps with MMC but not bloating)

- Benfotiamine supplement

- Betaine HCL with meals

- Berberine + Oil of Oregano (currently on week 3)

- Digestive enzymes after meals

- Nortryptaline 10mg (currently on week 4)

- Low FODMAP diet + 4-5 hours between meals and no dairy or gluten (even though I tested negative for celiac and lactose intolerance)

Nothing seems to help relieve the bloating except for not eating or drinking anything at all.

I have been seeing my GI doctor for about 6 months but every time I suggest testing, she implies one of the following

- my symptoms are not serious enough for testing

- the tests are not accurate (ie. SIBO breath test, testing for low stomach acid, candida overgrowth or GI map)

- or that even with test results, modern medicine doesn’t know enough about the GI system to find the cause of the bloating

I have plans to see a naturopath but it’s hard since they are not covered under insurance.

Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

had one of the most intense episodes of my life last night and I’m trying to understand if anyone has experienced something similar.

I’m currently on rifaximin + metronidazole for SIBO. Yesterday evening I had a sugary meal, then a couple hours later I took my antibiotics.

About 1.5–2 hours after that, I suddenly started feeling very hot, anxious, and extremely bloated with a lot of gas. Within minutes it escalated into a full-body episode:

•	uncontrollable shaking (not from cold)

•	hands and feet tightening/cramping

•	intense feeling of losing control

•	dizziness and derealization

•	had to lie down on the floor to calm down

At the peak, I had to run to the bathroom and passed a lot of gas. Right after that, my stomach actually felt completely flat for a few minutes… then the bloating came back even worse shortly after.

After the episode:

•	I still felt shaky and weak

•	strong brain fog / derealization

•	vision felt unfocused or “off”

•	overall very sensitive system

This honestly felt neurological or life-threatening in the moment, not like a typical panic attack.

I’ve noticed that gut symptoms (gas, urgency) seem to trigger anxiety in me, but this was on a completely different level.

Questions:

•	Has anyone had panic attacks this physical and intense from gut issues/SIBO?

•	Can antibiotics (rifaximin/metronidazole) make symptoms worse before better?

•	Has anyone experienced the hand/feet tightening + shaking combo?

Would really appreciate hearing if someone has gone through something similar, because this was honestly scary.

For those who improved their methane SIBO symptoms with PHGG, how long did it take for it to start working?

I have been taking PHGG daily for a month now. I started slowly and have been taking one full serving daily for the past week. However, I don’t see any changes in my methane SIBO symptoms like the constipation and bloating. I am not sure if it’s worth purchasing another bottle of PHGG especially since it’s pricey.

Should I continue with it? Or is it not worth continuing? I don’t even know which other fiber I should try. Psyllium husk is a death sentence for me.

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Made a new account for health advice not a bot.

I feel like I’ve been dealing with SIBO forever, but I haven’t been able to find anything that actually works. I’ve tried going the naturopath route, but it just got way too expensive so I had to stop for now.

I went to my family doctor, who referred me to a gastroenterologist… and honestly the experience was awful. I was in his office for maybe 5 minutes before he said he “doesn’t believe in SIBO.” I was shocked. When I tried to explain my symptoms, it basically turned into an argument and he brushed it off as mental health-related and said he’s not a pain doctor. I left feeling super frustrated and dismissed. Even the front desk interaction was weird — I showed up 15 minutes early and got questioned about it.

Symptom-wise, I deal with:

•	Constant bloating

•	Acid reflux

•	Stomach pain (especially that empty, gnawing feeling)

•	Bad breath

•	A film on my tongue all the time

The breath/tongue thing is embarrassing — I literally bring a toothbrush to work to manage it. Does anyone else deal with that with SIBO or gut issues?

Also, random question — has anyone noticed cannabis making symptoms worse? I read it can slow digestion, so I’m wondering if that could be contributing.

Honestly just feeling stuck and not taken seriously. Would really appreciate hearing if anyone has had similar symptoms or found anything that helped.

I have intestinal problems due to a poor diet (mainly an excess of wheat flour), and my doctor recommended a very strict low-fermentation diet. My symptoms have barely improved after a month, and now I'm constipated, presumably due to the low fiber intake.

How is this diet supposed to improve my intestinal health? Isn't fiber essential for proper bowel function?

It's been two weeks since I started my protocol consisting of biofilm disruptors(interfase plus, nac and nattokinase) and antimicrobials - Candibactin AR and BR, allimed, biocidin and neem. At first I had the most intense brainfog I had ever experienced, and brainfog is something I've been struggling with for years, but 3 days ago I started having this weird buzzing/tingling sensation inside my skull and sometimes I feel like I'm falling down. The brainfog has gone down a little since I reduced the dosage yesterday but the other side effects are still there.

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced something similar

I've recently had a round of rifaximin and metronidazole and am enjoying being able to eat way more foods than before. I'm trying as best I can to keep my lifestyle healthy and prevent SIBO from getting worse again.

I've heard that the 'clean sweep' the MMC does needs a 3-4 hour gap between meals, so I space my meals and don't snack. However, I've started being able to drink tea again (yay!) with oat milk and sugar. Would this count as a 'snack' and should I avoid having this between meals?

I also have POTS and drink watered down lucozade all the time to keep me hydrated and with a bit of sugar and electrolytes. Should I switch to just water so the MMC works better?

has anyone here actually tried anything from enclave bioactives or has any experience with their products for gut issues and sibo, basically just looking for real opinions from people who have actually used these and can share what to really expect.

also if anyone has found anything else that realistically helped with bloating, that'd be helpful too.

I was prescribed a 10 day supply of Sulfamethoxazole-TMP after my insurance denied the xifaxan. I’ve had SIBO (hydrogen) for a long time and was just diagnosed. I’m worried a 10 day supply isn’t enough to completely kill off the bacteria. Should I ask my dr for a 14 day dose or has anyone had success with the 10 day supply?

I’ve been diagnosed with SIBO, I’m starting antibiotics soon (now that I finally got them approved by my insurance).

I am so sick of low fodmap and eating every single meal at home. For those who live in the US, have you found any chain restaurants where you can get a simple meal that checks all the low fodmap requirements? I’m getting desperate for something different and I’m going to start digging around on restaurant website ingredients to see if I can find anything I can have.

Anybody have a go-to option for when they actually go out?