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Posted 1/3/2022 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hello all,

I have lyme disease, but an associated issue that I would like some feedback on

I have an unusual issue where If I take probiotics, omega 3 or fiber. I have small intestinal pain that gets worse the more I take of the above and I have to stop. I have low good gut bacteria, and am low in omega 3's in blood work. I have tried several different ways to get rid of sibo, but that does not work.

Any suggestions?

Thank you
Ryan
Posted 1/3/2022 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
If you tried Starving the SEBO by eliminating FODMAP foods?
Posted 1/3/2022 8:59 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know what you have tried already, but, I think you should look now at diets that fix the gut.
I know fiber, omega 3 and probiotics are supplements that can help but if they aren't working right now there are other strategies. You want to avoid anything that is triggering inflammation i.e. pain.
Perhaps look at GAPs diet. The FODMAPS diet I think is similar.
With the GAPs they ask you to avoid fiber and pill forms of probiotics and concentrate on natural healing foods that are restorative to the gut lining and restore good bacteria......probiotics etc come along later. Initially, fermented foods are a big deal to get you in a better place and homemade bone broth.
There is plenty of info on youtube so you can get a good idea of what it is all about.
Look at other ways to deal with Lyme than antibiotics, you want to replenish the good bacteria not be in a war of constantly trying to counter the effects of antibiotics with probiotics. Healing and balancing the body's healing systems right now is your best bet. Good luck.
Posted 1/3/2022 10:48 AM (GMT 0)
bartonella often drives these symptoms of :
-increased inflammation in the gut -
-upset microbial balance / poor beneficial bacteria counts ( inflamed condition detrimental to good bacteria)
-possibly sibo - also - but in any case, some form of dysbiosis - and often motility issues
-reaction to probiotic - gut and immune reaction is easily upset - more bacteria just makes it worse
-reaction to fibre - feeds more bacteria - but immune system is over reactive - so makes it worse

i don't often hear of adverse reactions to Omega-3 but it will change the microbiome so that could be the reason - or it could be a reaction to something in the supplement or its capsule - which is very common in these upset gut conditions. i would just eat oily fish as a natural source instead as a way to test this.

basically the gut has become super reactive - so i would also suggest dietary changes as a way of reducing the inflammation and allowing the gut to heal
depending on the severity there you may need to be more restrictive to get the benefits you need - there is a kind of scale - each bringing more benefit to the gut in terms of removing more triggers - but each is also more strict and harder to maintain
-FODMAPS
-Keto
-GAPS - and very low fibre approaches
-Carnivore

there is also a feedback loop where upset gut leads to upset emotional regulation - and conversely - mood regulation can help regulate the gut - so efforts to manage your stress levels and regulate emotions can significantly help the healing process.
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