I don't believe it tests for the H. pylori bacterium. In fact, my doctor said that the community still doesn't know specfically which bacteria produce the hydrogen that is detected by this particular...
Funny you mention that, I had that test done 2 weeks ago. I forgot the actual result, but it was far higher than acceptable, so I'm on the Xifaxan as well, have another week or so to go....
Interesting that you mention that. I too can almost predict an IBS episode when I get a signicant discomfort in my urethra. Almost like being able to predict rain from how the air smells... Anyway, I...
Mine has little to do with anxiety, and I've never had a problem with depression. Effexor has worked well for my IBS, however; the explanation relates to the earlier post about how it works on the...
So I've had IBS for years, but often when I have a bout, I get a somewhat intense pain in the penis (this is not a joke). Wouldn't quite call it a burning sensation like one gets from a urinary tract...
OK, here's my story: Had IBS forever it seemed, tried several meds, nothing worked until I got the Effexor. I took 225mg of the extended release version (Effexor XR) every morning (which, I was told,...