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Posted 12/5/2006 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
HI ALL

I had a hydrogen breath test last month it can out positive so I was prescribed antibiotics....1st week was great not much gas and the smell was tolerable but then all symtoms can back ,same with zelnorm....I am at my wits end (and so is my boyfriend it was amusing at first now it's just plain embarassing.so now the GI doc is going to try another round of antibiotics..but said this is pretty much all he can do....my symtoms are gas,bloating,and sometimes consipation(no runny stools) I am so uncomfortable by days end I could scream....I am also on celexa for slight depression beciause I quit smoking  any help would be great

sarah

Posted 12/5/2006 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sarah,
Do you have H.Pylori? Bad bacteria has been known to linger and reoccur. Your best bet (along with the antibiotic) would be to try taking probiotics and/or eat yogurt on a daily basis. It will help evacuate the bad bacteria and balance your gut flora. Have you also tried taking anti-gas meds or drinking tea (fennel is good for gas)?
Hoep you get to feeling better soon....
Posted 12/7/2006 6:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

Well I have tried Simethicone,Beano,Activa yogurt,reg yogurt,Advantage gas (homopathic)I have been tested for celic(sp) dz,h pylori,c-diff,ova and parasite The only thing that seems to work is not eating which I have chosen to do at work since I cannot release gas at work,not even in the rest room (there is always a line ) oh and I am not lactose intolerant...Soooo now what? I never have pain just incredible smelly gas skull skull skull  , severe bloating....any other idea's? anything would be good

sarah skull

Posted 12/7/2006 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I found taking a fibre supplement daily (something that is highly recommended for both IBDers and IBSers) stopped all my bloating and gas and fibre makes your stools formed and helps you whether you have D or C or alternating...of course it takes time for your system to adjust to fibre (took me 3 months of EXTRA gas and bloating) but it varies from person to person, the key is sticking with it to finally get the results and taking it daily...my GI suggested it to me and it was the best advice I've ever gotten. In fact, he suggested it because he suspects that I have IBS on top of having crohns disease and it's been a huge help in many ways, like you I had tons of horrible gas, and very bloated, like I said, I got some extra while adjusting but after 3 months no more bloat and just a little gas at night before bed.



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