I have had gut issues for 24+ years. I’ve had so many tests (2 x gastroscopes with biopsies for coeliac/h pylori etc. A colonoscopy, ct scan, pill camera endoscopy, endless us scans tests, blood tests, stool tests etc).
Luckily, all come back clear but still I have these gut issues.
The symptoms have been so bad the last few years and I’m at the end of my tether and so fed up with daily symptoms.
I have tried everything suggested for IBS - I have tried probiotics, probiotics, kefir, bio yogurt. I am dairy, sugar and gluten free. I follow the low fodmap diet. No alcohol. No artificial sweeteners. I drink water only. Low fat. Low carb. Hypnotherapy and gut directed exercises.
I have tried everything.
My gastroenterologist is sending me a SIBO test to do at home (the Healthpath one).
I do seem to have many of the symptoms of SIBO. I am always gassy. I have a constant gurgling, growling, popping digestive system from stomach through to intestines and colon, I get acid, nausea. I am more prone to IBS-d but can get constipation too. I get so bloated and it’s so painful. The gurgling and gassiness even wakes me through the night. I am tired all the time. I had low ferritin of 3 at the beginning of the year (had to have an infusion).
Has anyone had any experience of SIBO?
I am scared I may have it as looking on all the support groups etc, it looks like a bugger to get rid of and many seem to feel worse on the antibiotics prescribed.