Zara, I just wanted to let you know that I saw a new GI doc today (for a 2nd opinion). I had a fecal fat test that came back abnormal (the amount of fat in my stool was double the acceptable level) - which is an indicator of SIBO (as well as several other things which we've ruled out). Unfortunately, no-one in my area performs the breath test for SIBO - but both of the GI docs I've seen have said the test is highly unreliable anyway. Also, both have said that when they suspect SIBO they simply prescribe antibiotics, if the symptoms go away within a week or 2 that tells them that the person has SIBO. My doc did ask me if I'd like to start on antibiotics today, but I just need a little more time to think about it (like you, I'm kind of afraid of them - but at the same time, I definitely need to improve my quality of life). Sometimes I feel like we're damned if we do and damned if we don't.
Please keep me updated on your decision and progress - and I'll do the same!!
-------------------- Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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