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Posted 7/27/2017 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys,

I was diagnosed with Lyme in 2012 along with Hashimoto's. I have been 10 months on abx about 4 years ago. Felt pretty well and then had a relapse some time ago. I'm about to start a herb protocol for it real soon.

I have a lot of gut issues as well, and will be having a test for SIBO in about a month. (Symptoms are belching, burping, nausea, dizzyness, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, joint pain, acid reflux, also have rosacea). And I've read there is a connection between lyme and SIBO.

If the test is positive, will it be adviced to wait the lyme treatment till after the SIBO is treated?

Any thoughts?

Thx!
Tommy
Posted 7/27/2017 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes most likely.

You should treat the Lyme 1st. The reason people with Lyme often get sibo is because of prolonged abx use

Post Edited (Hoshie) : 7/27/2017 11:44:25 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/28/2017 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
Ok, thanks Hoshie!

So first Lyme treatment. Is it as easy as if I can eradicate the Lyme, SIBO will also go away without treatment?

Do u know?
Posted 7/28/2017 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
That's a good question for your naturopath/llmd. To be honest, I can't see the treatment being that much different...especially if you take the herbal route.

You need to find out if you have sibo and what type (hydrogen vs methane), as the treatments can vary slightly. Just treating the Lyme will not get rid of the sibo. You have an imbalance in your flora (if you have sibo) or bacteria in your small intestine (where there shouldn't be much bacteria).

Sibo sucks and can be awfully hard to eradicate permanently. It's a battle.

Post Edited (Hoshie) : 7/28/2017 1:12:15 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/28/2017 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
One more thing to add. Beyond the test for sibo, I would advise spending the money and getting a detailed stool analysis, as this will give more info into what is/isn't going on.

Good luck.
Posted 7/31/2017 11:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks again, Hoshie! I did some time ago and found a lot of food sensitivities, leaky gut and candida. So if it turns out I don't have SIBO, maybe these could also be the reason for my symptoms?
Posted 7/31/2017 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Yes Leaky gut and candida can cause all sorts of systemic problems.
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