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53. Someone in my family has too much of a bacteria in his gut. The test for it involves breathing

Mon Jan 6, 2020, 10:40 PM

Jan 2020

Into some sort of tube...15 minutes after drinking something to agitate his gut. Probably a gastro guy would recognize that test. The treatment is an antibiotic that's very expensive...$2000 for a treatment. Our drug supplement paid all but $50. Hubby required a second treatment.

I'm sure your doctor has tested your poop for giardia and coccidia...salad greens are the usual culprit.

What's that germ that keeps pregnant women from cleaning kitty litter boxes?

Hubby just brought info on the gastro condition. SIBO: Small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Bacteria normally found in the colon grows in large numbers in the small intestine. It's a bitch!

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10 months and counting dealing with daily chronic diarrhea. [View all] Kaleva Aug 2018 OP

are you using metamucil? WhiteTara Aug 2018 #1

No doctor I've seen has recommended I take it. Kaleva Aug 2018 #3

Might be worth a try Major Nikon Aug 2018 #7

It can't hurt. Really WhiteTara Aug 2018 #19

You poor dear! Sanity Claws Aug 2018 #2

Rice or other binding foods ? Trust Buster Aug 2018 #4

It doesn't matter what I eat. The end result is the same. Kaleva Aug 2018 #5

How about probiotics. Could you have an unbalanced bad bacteria/good bacteria ratio in your Trust Buster Aug 2018 #6

I was on probiotics earlier this year with no results. Kaleva Aug 2018 #8

do you drink acidopholius? Or do you take pills? WhiteTara Aug 2018 #20

I had a similar situation with my late mother. I have two thoughts to offer but, before I do, Trust Buster Aug 2018 #22

59 Kaleva Aug 2018 #24

My mother acquired a C-Diff infection at Cleveland Clinic. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #36

Ask your physician to order a bacteria overgrowth test. Frustratedlady Aug 2018 #9

You're talking about SIBO PennyK Aug 2018 #37

The diarrhea absolutely takes over your life. If this is the problem, it's an easy fix. Frustratedlady Aug 2018 #38

Glad you finally got to the bottom of the problem 😬 MLAA Jan 2020 #54

I don't remember the name...whatever my doctor prescribed. Frustratedlady Jan 2020 #55

My sister has the same problem kimbutgar Aug 2018 #10

I would suggest the same test for your sister. It is simple, but you wouldn't believe the number of Frustratedlady Aug 2018 #11

Thank you so much frustratedlady. kimbutgar Aug 2018 #12

You are welcome. Good luck to her. Frustratedlady Aug 2018 #15

Try taking amitriptyline, you may 42bambi Aug 2018 #13

I can totally empathize with you. nancy1942 Aug 2018 #14

Eliminating wheat - not all gluten, just wheat - has stopped that problem dead in its tracks for pnwest Aug 2018 #16

Do you drink alcohol? I'm extremely sensitive to it flibbitygiblets Aug 2018 #17

I have runs often ... and drink pretty often as well ... mr_lebowski Aug 2018 #35

I have had IBS for several years and I really notice when I forget to take my Metamucil. pennylane100 Aug 2018 #18

I'm sorry to hear this. LuckyCharms Aug 2018 #21

Could it be an intolerance to the hidden ingredients, preservatives, etc. in foods such as ... Donkees Aug 2018 #23

Not taking Trulicity or similar? whistler162 Aug 2018 #25

Flu-related diarrhea almost killed my dad RandySF Aug 2018 #26

Have you been checked for parasites? Liberty Belle Aug 2018 #27

And all parasites don't show up on those. flying_wahini Aug 2018 #44

So very sorry. MuseRider Aug 2018 #28

That's unfortunate, Kaleva True Dough Aug 2018 #29

I can sympathize with you..... chillfactor Aug 2018 #30

My husband has Crohn's Freddie Aug 2018 #31

another question Grasswire2 Aug 2018 #32

I haven't lost weight and overall, I actually feel pretty good. Kaleva Aug 2018 #33

Get tested for C. diff !!! sdfernando Aug 2018 #34

thats what Tig Nataro has. never heard of until she spoke of it. wove into her series Demovictory9 Aug 2018 #40

I got C diff after taking antibiotics for dental work TexasBushwhacker Aug 2018 #46

I have irritable bowel...it isn't anything like this LeftInTX Aug 2018 #39

Ok my aunt had this so I finally talked to her this weekend but this is just a suggested thing lunasun Aug 2018 #41

Before I go and see the specilaist again, I'll re-read this thread about all the ideas people had. Kaleva Aug 2018 #42

Yes questions questions go informed! Come out with some answers I hope lunasun Aug 2018 #43

Also try two coconut macaroon cookies. flying_wahini Aug 2018 #45

Fecal transplant Corgigal Aug 2018 #47

I was going to suggest that, too... Newest Reality Jan 2020 #51

I have a toilet seat bidet and sometimes the gentle, warm water setting eases discomfort even retread Aug 2018 #48

My Sister is still suffering from the same type of problems that you had in 2018 kimbutgar Jan 2020 #49

I still have the same problems. Kaleva Jan 2020 #50

Sorry to hear that kimbutgar Jan 2020 #52

Someone in my family has too much of a bacteria in his gut. The test for it involves breathing Karadeniz Jan 2020 #53

Kaleva, I've had quite a few patients with c. diff Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #56

I have a follow up appointment with the specialist later this month. I'll ask. Kaleva Jan 2020 #57