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In reply to the discussion: 10 months and counting dealing with daily chronic diarrhea. [View all]Karadeniz
(22,461 posts)53. Someone in my family has too much of a bacteria in his gut. The test for it involves breathing
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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How about probiotics. Could you have an unbalanced bad bacteria/good bacteria ratio in your
Trust Buster
Aug 2018
#6
I had a similar situation with my late mother. I have two thoughts to offer but, before I do,
Trust Buster
Aug 2018
#22
The diarrhea absolutely takes over your life. If this is the problem, it's an easy fix.
Frustratedlady
Aug 2018
#38
I would suggest the same test for your sister. It is simple, but you wouldn't believe the number of
Frustratedlady
Aug 2018
#11
Eliminating wheat - not all gluten, just wheat - has stopped that problem dead in its tracks for
pnwest
Aug 2018
#16
I have had IBS for several years and I really notice when I forget to take my Metamucil.
pennylane100
Aug 2018
#18
Could it be an intolerance to the hidden ingredients, preservatives, etc. in foods such as ...
Donkees
Aug 2018
#23
thats what Tig Nataro has. never heard of until she spoke of it. wove into her series
Demovictory9
Aug 2018
#40
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
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