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Frustratedlady

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55. I don't remember the name...whatever my doctor prescribed.
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 10:54 PM
Jan 2020

It didn't take long to correct the problem, but I think I took the antibiotic for 10 days or so.

My daughter went through all kinds of scans/tests and they finally did the bacteria overgrown test. Voila! She is now on antibiotics and quite relieved it was such a simple fix.

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
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