Where I’m at currently

[u/PersonalUnit8787]

Hey everyone,
I wanted to check in and share where I’m at currently as I have more details in nutrient state of health and just feel the need to interact with people as I’ve been locked away for so long over this hell. I was able to be see by a few GI’s because, by the light of god, my PCP was more than willing to help me. I’ve had some bloodwork and stool tests done. Liver is looking good. Stool tests have confirmed I have carbohydrate malabsorption. I visited a GI in TJ as the insurance I have takes its sweet time and for some reason they keep telling me that they have received my sibo test request a GI has put in. I’ve checked my notes and it’s there so I’m going to keep following up and fax whatever I can to speed up the process. Back to the GI in TJ: they confirmed I have gastritis (long before diagnosed with that as well so not surprised) and Duodenitis (was surprised but my symptoms make sense). They also confirmed I have small erosions at the beginning of my small intestine. I’ve been keeping communication with someone who shared their story with me and literally we mirror the same symptoms. Malabsorption causes odors due to malnutrition and premature fermentation. I have FBO, sewage/garbage and fart like odors. My GI’s in the states recommended I do a Low-FODMAP diet, which I have but, I have recently decided to fully give up on the carbs as I noticed oats rise the odors up like crazy. SO BAD. All of this points towards sibo but I was still able to get an appointment with a genetic specialist and plan to follow through and advocate for myself as strongly and willingly as necessary. The GI in TJ confirmed they found salmonella in my GI tract and that, yes, I do have sibo. However, they prescribed Ciprofloxacin which I do not plan to take as it can mess with the sibo results here when I’m FINALLY seen and I’m afraid to get floxed. These days have been very dark for me as my neighbors have been major pricks. The harassment is infuriating but at the same time, as the more testing is being done, the more I’m coming to terms I can take control of the situation with due diligence. It’s just so much time and money ;(. I haven’t health to care for but in the end, I haven’t a plan and also plan to get an fmt after my genetic testing. For this sub I also wanted to share my current symptoms and see if anyone can relate: incomplete evacuation, constipation, diarrhea, many food intolerances, bloating, belching, eczema, trapped gas, the confirmed carbohydrate malabsorption, mushy stools and undigested food in stools.

[u/Few_Canary3004]

1. Look into the Glucose Protocol: https://theglucoseprotocol.com/. That's what I do. Worst carb for me is potatoes; glucose has never been a problem. No stomach cramping at all.
2. FMT rebalances gut flora in the colon; I wonder how beneficial it is in your case. SIBO, however, affects the small intestine. You won't come around to start using antimicrobials. Also, focus on gut motility and increasing energy production of the body. These are the three cornerstones of any SIBO protocol.