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Posted 7/26/2014 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi guys.

My doctor believes I have SIBO and we are still waiting for the tests results. Long story short my doctor think it's caused by a horrible diet combined with long term ppi use. When my SIBO symptoms got really bad I got scared and quit the ppis cold turkey. That was 5 weeks ago. Even though I'm on an extremely limited diet, I cannot say I have a good quality of life. I would say the hearthburn is manageble, but I cannot immagine the rest of my life like this. I have a large hiatal hernia so I'm starting to think I'l have to start taking the ppis again. The problem is that I'm afraid that my SIBO symptoms will get worse if I start. As I said I'm now eating really well and I take all the right supplements to heal the gut.

Has anyone here cured SIBO and the problems that comes with it while still on ppis? Should I continue to manage without the ppis?
Posted 7/26/2014 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear that your are suffering and may have SIBO. I suspect I have SIBO as well. I am avoiding taking PPI's and H2 antihistamines for this reason.

You may or may not tolerate home made salt sauerkraut or 24 hour fermented yogurt. These are food based probiotic substances which may or may not alleviate or aggravate your symptoms. Each individual case seems unique.

What diet are you following?
Posted 7/27/2014 9:25 PM (GMT 0)

QiDoc said...
Sorry to hear that your are suffering and may have SIBO. I suspect I have SIBO as well. I am avoiding taking PPI's and H2 antihistamines for this reason.

You may or may not tolerate home made salt sauerkraut or 24 hour fermented yogurt. These are food based probiotic substances which may or may not alleviate or aggravate your symptoms. Each individual case seems unique.

What diet are you following?


Hi and thanks for your reply!

Right now I'm drinking homemade vegteblejuices and eating lean meat only. I'm getting my intolerance tests back in a couple of weeks, so I'l continue like this until then.

I'm really hoping I will be able to continue on low doses of ppis, because my hearthburn becomes to bad without then, I really hope my diatry modifications plus supplements and maybe an antibiotictreatement will be enough to get rid of my SIBO
Posted 7/28/2014 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Gewarn. According to Elaine Gottschall, it is recommended to do a simple B complex as a vitamin supplement- especially on a limited diet. If you have not read her book, "Breaking the Viscious Cycle" I certainly recommend it.

You may also be interested in researching the traditional Ayurvedic formula Triphala/ Triphala Churna. This is a well balanced herbal formula (tonifying/ mild purgative) used to address gastrointestinal complaints.

I bought some powder Triphala Churna today from a local Indian grocer today - I'm going to try it and see how I do. Planetary Herbals markets a good quality version that I have used in the past and is available online.
Posted 7/28/2014 8:02 PM (GMT 0)

QiDoc said...
Hi Gewarn. According to Elaine Gottschall, it is recommended to do a simple B complex as a vitamin supplement- especially on a limited diet. If you have not read her book, "Breaking the Viscious Cycle" I certainly recommend it.

You may also be interested in researching the traditional Ayurvedic formula Triphala/ Triphala Churna. This is a well balanced herbal formula (tonifying/ mild purgative) used to address gastrointestinal complaints.

I bought some powder Triphala Churna today from a local Indian grocer today - I'm going to try it and see how I do. Planetary Herbals markets a good quality version that I have used in the past and is available online.

Hi and thanks for your help.

That sounds very interesting, I will definitely check it out. Will you let me now how that works for you? :)
Posted 7/29/2014 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Ninus. I took 1 tsp Triphala powder this AM upon rising, prior to meals. I'll be in touch with feedback going forward. I'm not taking any meds at all aside form the herbs I just started. I am drinking ph 8.8 spring water from Walgreens regularly. Soothes my throat.
Posted 7/6/2015 12:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi QiDoc, Any feedback regarding the triphala powder? I'm considering it as well. Also, I've read that Neem powder is good for SIBO. Anybody have any experience/feedback?
Posted 7/8/2015 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
One of the issues with prolonged PPI use is that it restricts acid production. And acid production is critical for maintaining your flora health. One of the ways to get better with SIBO while on PPIs is to make homemade bone broth and drink about 1-2 mugs of it daily for a couple of weeks then bump it up to 3-4 mugs a day (or more).

Stay away from ALL sugars and slowly introduce probiotics to your diet. I think it's critical to work with someone who specializes in this (I found an awesome nutritionist who guided me through this process).

But the key here is to kill off the bad flora in your gut with the bone broth and staying away from all sugars and taking probiotics everyday, slowly increasing your intake. So yes, you can overcome SIBO while on PPIs.

 

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