Possibly but unlikely. It could just be a coincidence. C is not a known side effect of Align.
2) Should I even take the rifaxmin....that would surely cancel out the jarrowophillus and I am afraid it might cause the same problem as the Align might have done?
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell until you take the antibiotics. Who knows you may be one of the IBSers that actually has SIBO.
3) I want to see a Dr. The Question, what's best for me. Should I see the GI Dr OR should I go a new approach and have it treated naturally?
Personally, I think every IBSers needs a good GP. A good GP usually knows a good GI doctor to recommend. A naturopath doctor can be used to provide alternative support if desired.
Oh - by the way - apparently bloating and distention are consider to be different things. Visceral hypersensitivity contributes to the sensation of bloating but not distention. Only 1/2 of individuals that experience bloating show a measurable amount of distention. Distention is more prevalent in IBS-C. The cause of both are poorly understood. Gut directed hypnotherapy is an effective way to control IBS bloating. Its effectiveness on abdominal distention has yet to be assessed. Have you tried gut directed hypnotherapy such as the CDs Heather sells?
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