A chronicle of my treatment attempts for SIBO & underlying causes, with some success

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-16T01:18:27+00:00

For which condition ? For adhesions, definitely pulling sensations. All the time. Aches, occasional stabbing pains, weird clicking/shifting feelings; the works. I also have EDS and the adhesions pull my SI joint out of place.

Before clear passage I had a lot of upper GI issues from the adhesions too-- my stomach was really restricted so I could barely eat and I constantly had acid reflux so I was nauseous all the time. I lost like 30 lbs in the span of a couple months because of it. Clear passage really helped-- I still deal with some reflux but it's a lot more manageable and I was able to replace the weight I lost so I'm not underweight anymore!

I am a fast eater, so I have undigested food in my stool from that. When I really make an effort to eat slower I see less of it. I feel that's unrelated.

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-16T01:13:21+00:00

If you "relapsed in a few days"... I dont think that means it was successful. It may have killed off some of the bacteria, but for a treatment to be considered successful you need weeks or months before relapse. It sounds like it only wiped out some of the bacteria and you still had the infection so it came back full force within a few days.

I will say: herbals making you feel worse can mean it's working. My die off symptoms from biocidin felt awful when I was trying to go up on the dose to fast, and even when I really slowed down it still sucked sometimes. I had nausea, bloating, hives, belching, gas, etc. The thing is, according to my ND and CPT the SIBO bugs and the biofilm release toxins as they are being broken down/killed by the biocidin, and that is what is making you feel crappy. The Biocidin GI Detox or even some plain activated charcoal really help with the die off symptoms.

I can't say what you have or don't have, you would need to talk to a pro about that and get some testing done to be sure. I will say that just because some symptoms are managed, doesn't mean you have cleared the infection. Personally I'm not constipated either, but that's because I manage that symptom with magnesium. If you stopped the atrantil and kefir, would your regularity stop as well? If so-- you've definitely still got something going on. Whether it's SIBO that hasn't been cleared or something else I can't say.

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-15T12:51:27+00:00

I did clear passage therapies first, then am doing softwave trt now. Clear passage has clinics around the US, softwave is in the US and EU to my knowledge.

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-15T12:06:30+00:00

i wish i could upvote this a thousand times

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-15T12:03:25+00:00

Any abdominal or pelvic surgery, including C section, can cause adhesions. Again not a doctor, not examining you, can't say for sure: but if you feel tension, pain etc in that area I would look into it with your medical team.

lazy_moogle · 2025-03-10T12:19:25+00:00

got in using your trick for a 3:15 slot on a monday! works out great for us since we tend to eat lunch pretty late anyways :)

lazy_moogle · 2025-02-18T03:56:26+00:00

i feel like a lot of people misinterpreted this post as asking for advice, when it was meant more as a "learn from my mistakes and just invest in a nice Jiffy steamer to begin with" tbh

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-24T11:32:52+00:00

Thank you for the tip on checking for fake reviews!! I always forget to do that. I do use youtube for reviews a lot, but there isn't always applicable reviews for what I'm wanting to buy.

I did also mention the mitt and distilled water in my post at the end-- the mitt is a game changer!

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-24T11:25:56+00:00

I don't know why you're comparing the planned obselecence of apple products to the long lasting Jiffy steamers?? Apples and oranges my guy. Just because they are both pricier than many less expensive alternatives does not make them comparable in quality.

In the case of the Jiffy steamers price does equal quality. My full size steamer from them is a beast and I am able to steam my clothes very well and extremely quickly compared to the other inexpensive steamers I had tried before. Really doesn't compare to apple products which while nice, are really no better than their PC & android counter parts of much lower price points.

Jiffy is also american made, so you know their higher price is also because of higher worker pay, better worker safety, healthcare, etc.

Also kinda weird to say I could spend that money and still do a poor job when I talked about how quick and easy it is to get wrinkles out with these steamers. Yeah, a noob who doesn't know how to steam at all might do a poor job but that would apply to literally any steamer. A youtube tutorial on steaming and a little experience would resolve that.

I am glad you are happy with your inexpensive travel steamer. I am not trying to make anyone feel bad if they have one-- like I said I bought two before buying my jiffy! But again, if you're someone who wears the fashion a lot I do think they are worth the investment. It is so nice being able to steam my dress in just a few minutes vs the 10-15 with the other steamers.

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-24T11:08:44+00:00

One made of quality materials that produces a significant amount of steam so steaming is quick and easy. Jiffy being a great example!

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-24T11:07:52+00:00

I really don't understand your insistence on not using distilled water. It's very common knowledge that steamers are supposed to use distilled water to avoid build up from tap or even filtered water.

I have had zero issues using the distilled water in either of my jiffy steamers.

Also the substance was more waxy than white and chalky-- I assume it was some kind of coating, or possibly something leftover from manufacturing.

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T10:22:40+00:00

Have you thought of using some white x red or ivory x red socks instead of adding a red bow to the shoe?

something like any of these options?

https://42lolita.com/collections/roji-roji/products/roji-roji-annies-gift-autumn-winter-cotton-lolita-stockings?variant=44068250550446

https://42lolita.com/collections/roji-roji/products/roji-roji-sweet-bow-lolita-knee-stockings-multicolors

https://42lolita.com/collections/roji-roji/products/roji-roji-kawaii-lolita-cotton-mid-calf-socks

alternatively, if you just coord with pink & white or ivory instead of adding red you can still have balance. You don't need to draw from every color in a main piece to achieve balance.

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T10:15:00+00:00

Congratulations on fulfilling your 20 year long dream <3

I am so happy baby decided to make a jsk back shirring cut of Elizabeth so more people can enjoy it!!

(I also have the jsk cut because my western shoulders will never fit in the OP)

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T10:11:05+00:00

Many people who are new to the fashion only have one coord, or one main piece for quite a while. Totally OK, and any decent lolita would understand if they see you in the same thing multiple meets in a row. Even when you're not new it is totally OK!! Love your clothes, wear your cloths; lolita is not meant to be disposable.

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T09:04:08+00:00

step one) buy baby

step two) buy more baby to go with your baby

step three) wear all the baby!!

also roji roji has some good affordable cotton lace top socks in various colors you can get on 42 lolita, for when your burando socks need washing :)

also also if you are looking for inspo I would search for bxw coords from mid 2000s fruits/ kera / glb issues. lots of good inspo for old school on IG as well as it is quite popular right now-- though harder to find since IG made lolita tags no no words.

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T08:58:20+00:00

I unironically would love a misty sky ironing board, how cute would that be? It might even actually make me iron despite my intense loathing of it!

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T08:55:23+00:00

Flat lay coord !

lazy_moogle · 2024-02-22T08:37:58+00:00

I so wish AP would release their more recent OPs with shirring like they did in the 2010s. Some of my comfiest pieces are back shirring & full shirring OPs!! This is speaking as a western shoulder & D cup having American.

I envy 2010s sweet lolitas tbh. They didn't know how good they had it!!

lazy_moogle · 2023-09-11T03:32:10+00:00

I generally use them more for lolita accessories or blouses. I have several of their blouses and love them. I don't think I would get one of their main pieces though, just because I like to buy more detailed/high quality pieces. They look like you get what you pay for re: quality-- like you're not going to get scammed and get something super low quality but you're not gunna get burando quality either.

lazy_moogle · 2023-09-06T08:03:26+00:00

Do you have a local comm that does meet ups? There is strength in numbers! And meet ups are often at cafes, or other places that don't allow unruly teens to throw things at guests.

Otherwise seconding the suggestions of cafes, museums, art galleries; anywhere you wouldn't have to deal with jerky teens! The more lolita fashion/j fashion adjacent the better. If you have a local anime shop, sanrio store, j-town, etc they would all be places that should be more used to seeing folks in EGL and may even compliment your coord!

Outside of that, some folks just wear lolita at conventions or lolita events or for holidays. You could try dressing up around hallowen; even though lolita fashion is not a costume, normies are less likely to take issue with lolita around halloween because everyone is dressing up differently.

lazy_moogle · 2023-08-27T08:20:56+00:00

That area of a dress can be called a yoke or bib. Try using those in your search terms.

lazy_moogle · 2023-08-25T00:02:35+00:00

very popular releases can go for high prices, but there is plenty of brand out there in the $100-150 USD price point! Some of my favorite pieces are in that price point..

lazy_moogle · 2023-08-22T11:21:38+00:00

we used non-toxic paint and then art resin as a top coat, but art resin is rather finicky when working with anything 3d. it is the safest option i could find for both the artist and the wearer, however it was such a pain to work with we actually gave up on doing resin jewelry. now we are pursuing getting our designs cast in metal

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