I am taking Flagyl for suspected SIBO. Is it ok to take a probiotic ( Culturelle ) along with Flagyl if I space it out 2 hours from taking the Flagyl? Thanks!
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I hope people respond to this since I was about to post a question about SIBO also... But why suspected SIBO and not diagnostic of SIBO?
I wonder if it is not better to first change diet before taking medication and seeing what happens with SIBO symptoms. I removed all wheat products almost 2 years ago and, aside from losing a lot of weight, I also removed most of my digestive issues (pouchitis) and allergic reactions, including basophilia (high levels of the immunoglobins (white blood cells) responsible for attending to what causes allergic reactions: Basophiles.
I've found that Apples are wonderful probiotics. I also prepare homemade probiotics in the form of Kimchi and sauerkraut (fermented vegetables are probiotics). Supposedly the problem with SIBO is that your small intestine becomes over-run with bad bacteria because you don't have enough good bacteria... and refined carbs are the #1 food for bad bacteria.
Ross
Some doctors don't perform the test. They treat the symptoms. Usually Cipro and or Flagyl.
The test is called a Hydrogen Breath test. The patient fasts for 12 hours and goes to the hospital and breathes into some kind of ballon. Maybe every 15 minutes for a couple of hours. ( This is just a rough idea. )
The test is not always accurate. So, you can see why I referred to my condition as suspected SBIO.
You are right, some find that diet can give good results.
i just posted, on another thread, that to many on this forum i sound like a late night informational about SIBO and the benefits of diet. so here it is again: the lowFODMAP diet might be difficult for some to get on, but it turned my life around. lots of info on it,--look at kate scarlata's website, monash u. plus monash u. has an app that is invaluable. it's an elimination diet, not a life-long one.
beats meds anyday! jlh