SIBO Diagnosis and Treatment | Diverticulitis Update | Digestive Health 

Thank you for being so open about this. Digestive issues are always so taboo but they seem to effect a lot of people

All I have to say is don’t get your gallbladder removed, unless it’s an emergency...worst thing I did, digestive/stomach pain got ten times worse and Doctors just shrugged when I told them this.

My goodness when you read off all those supplements, my jaw dropped. Sometimes naturopaths can be just as bad as a blind MD. Generally speaking, Just because you’re taking natural supplements doesn’t mean they are good for you. Many times those capsules are filled with unnecessary binders and fillers that your liver has to work very hard to metabolize in your body. Be your own health advocate. Food is medicine! There is a SIBO diet that you can follow but ultimately our bodies are designed to heal itself. I do believe in natural remedies but that was excessive! An amazing probiotic, a wholesome clean diet, and distressing might be all you need. I wish you healing and lots of love on this journey 🙏🏽

I eat everything low FODMAP and nothing helps :((( My doctor is useless and im worried about how im going to be able to work.

This is insane to me. So I found a girl on tik tok who had a big belly due to sibo and your video is the first video I seen. But I have had such a hard time for the past like 10 years with my stomach and weight and hormones. It’s been so depressing. I would workout so much like literally thinking I’m lazy and weak and beating myself up. I worked out hard and it took soo much to see a little bit of results. But the past 8 months I looked into hormone issues bec I figured I had pcos bec I had a lot of symptoms. So I looked things that would help my hormones and started taking the acv shots and lemon, chaste berry, nac, chlorophyll for blood. Then randomly started taking the oregano like a month and a half ago for other reasons. And I feel like that’s helped a lot with so many issues. I feel like my oregano is strong so I take it like 2 times a week now. I finally lost like 30 lbs over the last 5 months since I incorporated the acv, lemon and like shots. I think that’s helped the most. I can’t afford to go to the doctors and have all these tests and prescriptions.

Your symptoms sound like everything I’ve been dealing with for years. Finally going to see another GI doctor after bugging my GP about a referral. Thank you for sharing your story! Sad/happy to hear I’m not the only one dealing with this. I have hope that I’ll finally start to feel better 🥰

My GI doctor told me I have a little sibo (hydrogen), Diverticulosis and sent me home. I’ve suffered all these years and Western Medicine MDs don’t know how to help me heal. So upsetting that health insurance won’t pay the real doctors: Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic Doctors, and Chiropractors. I’ve wasted my time seeing the wrong type of so called doctors.

I share your pain and frustration and very much appreciate you doing this video. I have been fighting this exact same set of symptoms for the better part of a year now. My pain, bloating and lethargy is frequent with constipation. All this is a living nightmare that I fight every day. I always approach this from a natural angle. Doctors all seem to want to submit me to countless tests and put me on multiple medications to subdue the symptoms only. I am looking for a cure. Thank you again for this video.

Oh my goodness ! Atleast I know I’m not alone in this . It’s been such a struggle , a crazy roller coaster with this thyroid and stomach issue I have going on. I actually JUST had a consultation with my natural doctor yesterday and he’s gonna be weaning me off the 15 different supplements he had me on because everything else is low in my body . Iron Is the MAIN this right now . My levels are at a 6 . My b12 is low , d3 and so much other things. I can’t win for losing I guess and sometimes I wanna get up . But I’m lowkey scared to take the iron because I don’t want it to mess up my gut further more.

This made me realize I need to go to the doctor.... our symptoms are oddly similar...

It sounds like youre experiencing die off symptoms. The treatment is definitely working but may be a bit too strong to start off. Activated charcoal really helps with curbing those symptoms.

I have severe bloating of low abdomen , no other symptoms. Had colonoscopy then saw an OB. No answer. Pain to lower left part of abdomen while bloated. Help !

Actually meats are one of the better things to have in your diet. Best thing is to stay hydrated and avoid constipation which is the #1 thing that will triger Diverticulitis. I recognized some bouts going bact to my pre-teen years. The 1st really bad bout was when I moved into my 1st apartment. Not drinking and eating junk food all day triggered. A bout. I went to the IR and the quack doctor removed my appendix for no reason.

You may be feeling bad, because supplements are killing the fungus (bad bacteria). And you need to concentrate on cleaning your liver that way your body can handle it. Good Bless you.

I’m taking my SIBO test tomorrow 😐

I had both types of the SIBO and the pills are sooooo overwhelming (and expensive!). The tinctures I was given were some of the worst that I’ve ever tasted. Oregano I had to take in liquid form which is soooo gross lol. I had literal timers for all the pills. I was also put on Alimax Garlic pills and had to stop because I started missing work because I smelled soooo bad. It took a good week to get it out of my system.

Here's a few things you can try... two ounces of 100% aloe vera juice in morning, then before and with meals: haymaker's punch: water with apple cider vinegar (ACV) with fresh lemon juice and sweeten with maple syrup, or raw honey... I do keto, so liquid stevia is what I use. I blend the punch with flavored teas that I like... THE ALOE VERA WILL HEAL YOUR INTESTINES, THE PUNCH WILL HELP YOU TO DIGEST YOUR NUTRIENTS. Good that you stopped everything... to take a break and re-assess. I do lots of supplements and have experienced relief from them. But now, I'm looking at STREAMLINING... where food as medicine is easier... so therefore the aloe, ACV digestion drink... AND CLEAN KETO EATING is a life changer for health! Best wishes 2 U!

so thankful you shared this. I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis and always assumed it was an old person's disease. thanks for being so transparent.

Do you still have SIBO, or it has gone?

Hi, just wanted to ask for an update. How are you doing after you the antibiotic for your sibo? The reason I ask is I have a doctors appointment next week and I'm going to ask him for that antibiotic because I believe I have sibo or fungal infection. Yes I agree that Western medicine does not notice fungus or SIBO as an issue. I've been battling this for about nine months now, I am on oil of oregano, saffron, HCL and a couple others. I really like to know if the antibiotic worked for you? Thanks and hope you feel better.

Sorry to hear what you are struggling with. Digestive problems are the worst! My mom and I both started struggling with similar issues you are experiencing as well as joint pain and skin issues a few years back until she discovered the book 'Wheat Belly' by Dr. William Davis. I tore through that book and his second one, 'Undoctored', is even better. I have managed to control all of my symptoms with diet and supplements (albeit not at the extreme level that you were prescribed.) Maybe this could help you too!

I honestly think I have this as well I am always bloated and having gas as well

Love my naturopathic drs. I was so deficient in so many vitamins ( D, B12, C, iron etc) He found that I had high levels of mercury from fillings that were removed improperly. Have heavy metal levels checked. HUGE reason for vitamin issues. So are parasites...which are more common than most would want to think. I take a ton of supplements as well, but I would rather take a ton of those than ONE prescription . Oregano oil is the strongest form of "antibiotic" you can take. So good for you. I have been taking oreganol w/p73 for years and have never had a stomach upset. You may just want to try a dif brand. Also surprised with all your digestive issues that they didnt put you on HCL. I do ALL things holistically now and havent taken a med/script/OTC in over 5 years. I feel the best I have ever felt in over 30 yrs....My body and health is like early 20's again...FEELS GREAT TO FEEL GREAT

I think I may have SIbo I have had dsevere digestive trouble for seven years thats hurt my life a lot and the bloating is at its worst.

Hi, Thank you for posting this. You don't find many people on youtube talking about their SIBO because many people don't know they even have it. I'm so sorry you are going through this, but it was nice to hear your story so I know I am not the only one... After I thought I had beat it I am having a flare and some of my old symptoms are coming back and I am having a hard time accepting that I am going to have to cut so many foods out of my diet again. But seeing this video helped me. This video was published in 2019, so I hope you have seen much improvement by now. Thanks again.

I have IBS, indigestion & nutritional decencies. Lactose intolerant too. These indicate SIBO. Ayurveda has all the answers. Here is what I do. Avoid milk & yogurt (I’m ok with cheese, butter, ghee) I do oil pulling. And drink one spoon of coconut oil. After I clear my bowel. First thing after I brush. Meditate. Do pranayama. Lime/lemon, ACV doesn’t go well with me. So I drink beet root ginger juice for liver detox. Try these and let me know how you feel.

How difficult is it for doctors to find this out if it were to happen to a person?

Poor girl, I'm sorry you had to take all of those medications. That's insane!!! .

I think I'm dealing w something similar, my naturopath thought it was candida overgrowth and if her tips don't work we will test for SIBO

Your doctors sound so great! I have been thinking about the possibility of sibo, but I know already that my doctor is not interested in hearing about my problems. 😬 Thanks for sharing your journey! What about diet? I have heard (maybe it was from Gojiman here in RU-vid) that an important part of treating sibo is a diet... You had to eliminate all sugar and processed foods?

Intermittent fasting guys! Try it!

Watch out with oregano. Hurts your microbiome. Good luck 👍

Thanks for sharing your story :) Your naturopath seems great! The herbals really get to me as well the fatigue but they do work well. It sucks when you cant eat even healthy foods like Brussel sprouts or apples or watermelon ect I wanted to mention something that has helped me, that I incorporate with low fodmap. I juice celery every morning at least 16 to 20 0Z and I cut out eggs. I got this info from the medical medium. Celery juice is good for building your HCL and it helps fight off pathogens and eggs will feed the sibo. :)

Are you following a gluten free diet? I was experiencing a lot of digestive issues and within weeks of removing gluten I was better.

I was diagnosed with SIBO to, I've had many problems with stomach for years and years, finally my therapist ( not a Dr ) thought to be tested for SIBO, I did it at home, tested positive, now I need the antibiotics and it's expensive, fighting with insurance now but will get them. Many people probably have it but Drs don't want to test cuz it's expensive and so is treatment. It's a pain in the arse, good info tho. I'll discuss with my doc.

no idea if you’ll see this...but i love the double name necklace!! where is it from!!

I have the same issue and actually had all of the same side effects the first couple of weeks of taking berberine and pylori, I stuck it out and two months in feel 100x better! Maybe see if you need to give it more time?

This is so interesting, i've had similar issues thinking i've got a hormone imbalance or something being extremely tired in the PMS cycle etc i'm also suffering with digestive issues and bloating x

This is so helpful, I just emailed my doctor, thank you!!

Wow. Watching this, I felt like you were talking about me. I have most of those same issues and have been trying to figure out what's wrong the entire year. I feel bad every day, but the constant bloating & distension are the biggest issues. I can't swallow capsules or large tablets, though, so that makes it hard to do supplements. I wish you well on your journey!

Hey ☺️ thanks for the info and video, you have that bloating with hydrogen sibo ? And are you getting better ?

Slippery elm and No meat works for me. Good luck

i think all the horrible sympotoms you had were die off bacteria, they releasing toxic gas. activated charchol is helping with those symptoms. im going trough the same, just been told i have sibo. im gonna give ayurveda a chance before the prescription.

Are naturopath drs covered by Canadian health care like regular Drs?

Wow, I didn't know diverticulosis could go away. nice to know.I have it but don't know what fare ups are like, yet.

I have ibs-d too and following the Low FODMAP diet since after Xmas 2018. It’s been kicking my butt, especially since I’m 39 and pregnant with our 2nd baby. Have you ever gotten a reaction from lactose free milk? I feel myself reacting to anything that’s not the Lactaid brand. So frustrating! Really liked your video, and not many out there in RU-vid about ibs and sibo.

Thanks for the encouragement! On a similar journey!

Which hour of the day did you take the antibiotics? With a meal? It has to be like 12 to 12 hours each dose?

very encouraging, thank you!

Thanks ma'am for sharing. I too suffer with SIBO symptomps, diarrhoea, heartburn, intestinal pain and frequent recurring after antibody treatment. Please share details about your diet so that we can get some extra recipes in our book. Thanks.

Aww. I feel ya! I was in the ER a couple of weeks ago because one of the worst IBS attacks. I'm never constipated and like you things went right through me. I was dehydrated and completely made it hard to eat for a week afterwards. I'm trying to gain back the 6 lbs I lost. I'm in Michigan and wondering how you find a natural doctor. I'm on Levbid now. My triggers are dairy, greasy, and heat. I had h.pylori and was diagnosed with IBS and acid reflux. I need to find something to help me. I'm bloated and uncomfortable still

How are you feeling now did you take the rifaximin

When your thyroid is off it can cause lots of symptoms digestive and otherwise. I had a terrible time on synthroid when they switched me from Armour, a natural thyroid. I also had a nodule and thyroidectomy in my twenties. I’m now 66. Now back on Armour and feel great. A full thyroid panel might be in order, not just the T3

I have everything you do, but I'm in menopause and I've had diverticulitis flare ups about one a year. I think I've finally turned the corner but I'm being cautiously optimistic too.

I am thinking of the antibiotic for SIBO along with a good probiotic. My diet is all whole plant foods, no or little processed foods, low salt and fat. Colonoscopy shows normal but I have nausea, etc.

The thyroid pharmacist Isabella wentz on you tube tell her story and remedies. Very informative and knowledgeable. She also had digestive issues related to throid.

probably why you felt worse on those sups was you having them on an empty stomach- which would especially be true if you have a gallbladder issue....

Good video. Very nice info. I'm going for breath test tomorrow.

Try celery juicing. All the best!

$300 for prescription?! It better work

Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

Never iron with this condition

Good luck

Thank you for sharing too!

Omg i have same

Good luck, if you believe red meat isn’t clean you’re gonna struggle. Meat is the most easily digested food

Diverticulitis never goes away... you can manage the desease but the pouches never go away, thank you for the info

Thank you for sharing your story. I have never suffered from GI issues until recent. It’s so frustrating. I always considered myself healthy and I tend to eat healthy. I have not be diagnosed with SIBO. I was on PPIs for about a month and I have just came off of them a week ago. Before I came off I was getting really sick to the point where anything I ate would make my stomach hurt. I was feeling nauseous all the time. I ended up being hospitalized for malnutrition and dehydration. Since then I also just came off nexium a week ago. Cramping has stopped for the most part but now I have diarrhea here and there. Especially after I eat certain foods. Did this ever happen to you? I think bc I was on nexium I have depleted my stomach acid so it can’t digest food properly right now. I’m seeing a natural path doctor who started me on supplements and to help heal my digestive issues. How long does this issues take to fully heal? Can you share some food ideas that helped you in the peek of your issues ? Right now I’m only eating cooked veggies nothing else. 😑

I hope you will be good soon

Just try to eat evry day fresh cooking mashrooms .just try .♥️

What kind of doctor did you see for sibo

Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

I was just diagnosed w Sibo too and going on a herbal treatment for a few months plus LowFodmap diet.... I am hydrogen dominant as well ☹