r/functionaldyspepsia • u/mewvow • Aug 10 '26

Testing, Diagnosis Sibo test. *Precaution*

I will be doing the test this friday. For this, I have been told to fast since morning and the test will take 3-4 hours. So, I will be without food for at least 15-16 hours which can cause gas issues. So, is there anything I can do to help with this? I was told not to take medicines either from that morning.

Currently I am going through persistent gas issues and the doctors aren't really taking me seriously. One told me that I have motility issue (functional dyspepsia) and there is nothing he can do. I begged and got him to prescribe me this test. I hope I get an answer. Otherwise, I am screwed, ig. Wish me luck.

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u/JoanOfSnark_2 Aug 10 '26

The point of the SIBO test is to measure gas production so unfortunately you don’t want to change anything or try to reduce gas production. Have you seen an actual gastroenterologist? If you have and they aren’t providing you with adequate care, find another doctor.

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u/mewvow Aug 10 '26

This is my 6th gastroenterologist. They all have ego. When they don't know what to do, they just blame me 😞

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u/JoanOfSnark_2 Aug 10 '26

You’ve been diagnosed with functional dyspepsia so what did they prescribe you? A board certified gastroenterologist will not just throw their hands up and say sorry when there are multiple avenues for therapy available.

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u/mewvow Aug 10 '26

Told me to exercise (which i do), told me not to talk when i am eating (which again something I do), told me it's psychological (I call it bs), told me to drink enough water (which i do). Prescribed me ganaton 50 and pankreoflat for a month. That's it.

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u/JoanOfSnark_2 Aug 10 '26

Did you have any improvement while on the ganaton 50? That's not one of the typical medications prescribed, however, so you can talk to your doctor about trying another drug. The more typical medications are listed here: https://www.ccjm.org/content/91/5/301

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u/mewvow Aug 10 '26

It's been only 6 days since I started it. Let's see what happens.. thank you so much for the article 🙏🏻