Comments on: More on SIBO

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 00:38:24 +0000

In reply to Kate Lents. Kate, it certainly sounds like you need to be working with a GI dietitian. Check out Gastrogirl.com and see if you can find a dietitian there that could work w/ you remotely.

By: Kate Lents

Kate Lents — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:23:06 +0000

Hi Kate,
I have SIBO and so far cannot take an antibiotic. My insurance has denied Xifaxin and I am in waiting mode for 2 weeks to hear from my GI. He said just do the low Fodmap. I printed your low Fodmap grocery list and have been using it, however, I have found several low Fodmap lists and none are the same. I am eating the Erewhon cereal but found out I cannot have any grains, cereal included. I am at a loss where to go or what to eat. I am also now a Vegan because of a casein allergy. So my only protein is Garden of Life Organic plant formula protein powder that is gluten free, soy free, diary free, sugar free….. I have looked for a nutritionist in the Tampabay area but so far no luck with any that know SIBO. Do you or your contacts have any suggestions in this area for a good nutritionist? Also, I am at a loss at which Fodmap list to use. What is your suggestion? I have had SIBO for a couple of years but was just officially diagnosed from the breath test a month ago. Thank you so much for your help!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 22:07:19 +0000

In reply to Barbara Horn. corn starch is not a FODMAP, Barbara!

By: Barbara Horn

Barbara Horn — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 21:01:08 +0000

Can I use corn starch to thicken broth,I am very new to Fodmap I have crohns for 50 yrs.please I need help.

By: Alison Pounds

Alison Pounds — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:16:22 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. Thank you, Kate!

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:02:09 +0000

In reply to Alison Pounds. Alison, A colleague provided the names of 2 dietitians in Nashville that might be a good fit for you: Nan Allison or Katherine Fowler--I believe they are both in private practice.

By: Alison Pounds

Alison Pounds — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:40:08 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. Thanks, Kate! Do you know any dietitians to recommend in the Nashville, TN area? The dietitian I was seeing didn't know anything about SIBO or FODMAPs.

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:21:08 +0000

Alison–prokinectics such as low dose (50 mg) erythromycin can work–or Iberogast—to help motility. But, again–it is essential that the cause(s) of the SIBO are assessed and treated. If you are constipated–you will may need a bowel regimen w/ either magnesium or miralax—and maybe physical therapy. If you have small bowel inflammation–then you would need to identify the cause and treat. I would suggest you see a GI and dietitian to help guide you—-or you will just relapse and not move forward.

Kate

By: Alison Pounds

Alison Pounds — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:15:02 +0000

In reply to katescarlata. I am actually seeing my primary care doctor for SIBO because he is the only one that suggested testing me for it. So, I think he is at least somewhat knowledgeable about it considering all my other doctors hadn't even heard of it. I am spacing out my meals. I asked him about a prokinetic the last time I saw him & he said he's hoping one of the other supplements he has me taking will do the same thing. I can ask him about it again when I go back. Are there any other medicines that you know of that could be helpful in getting rid of SIBO?

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:34:56 +0000

In reply to Alison Pounds.

Sorry to hear this, Alison. It could be that the treatment was not long enough. But, also, it is essential to try to determine why the SIBO occurred in the first place. If you are chronically constipated–it will just come back. If you have slow motility of the small bowel–often the case–then you need a prokinetic to keep the small bowel clear of bacteria. Does your GI doc have a good understanding of SIBO? That is so important. Are you spacing your meals every 2-4 hours?