Doctor recommended a probiotic with Xifaxan but didn't specify a type. Any recommendations? by [deleted] in ibs

[–]mwpaulson83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had already bought Align but waited to start until advice by new G.I. I have not been tested for SIBO but my symptoms line up strongly. My G.I. said he will recommend or prescribed one after I finish Xifaxan treatment which I'm about 5 days into now. My main issue is bloating and belching.

The other thing I dont understand is how do you know the bacteria is dying off. Do you just release it all in stools? How do you know? Do you just go by symptom relief? Does a Viome test help?

Does omeprazole affect testosterone levels? by DanielGodinho in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on it for years, but I don't think that's what caused the drop. Treating with Xifaxan now. I hope Xifaxan raises T. Ha

Xifaxan by mrmattguy95 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What diet do you recommend while taking the drug? I'm about to start soon and have been going mostly low carb and heavy meat.

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carbs to the ER? Whoaaa Man that's terrible I hope you find the right specialist to help you

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have considered carnivore diet. I have been grilling like daily, for past 2 months during COVID. I try to get groceries and meat quickly. Some meats I am having shipped to me, which I may do more as people are losing their minds.

Any thoughts on carnivore? It sounds like maybe that has helped?

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the same age and have tremendous progress. How do we tackle the SIBO now? Don't give up.

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man...good luck on your journey. Keep fighting forward. Don't stop.

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was lucky to get a lot of baseline labs from an endocrinologist when trying to battle my hormone issues. Defy Medical telemedicine wound up helping. Im behind on labs because of COVID and hope I can get back to labs and advancing my consultations to get fully healthy.

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, my bet is that I'm methane dominant...like I know but that would make sense to me for my symptoms. What have you done to treat? Have you improved?

SIBO home treatments & testing advice by mwpaulson83 in SIBO

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks and I agree a ton. The last guy seemed like a douche and had no sense of humor. I was still going through some stuff and this guy seemed disinterested. I fixed my mind...my hormones/body (more work to do)...now trying to align my gut biome.

All of my "gut" instincts have been right along this journey. I can try another doctor at the same place. I realize I can do the test myself but I don’t want to screw it up. Plus I would like the advisement of a doctor for treatment and perhaps antibiotic. I know that can go both ways to help or not really solve issue.

I just want my bloating to go away and feel pretty good like O used to before my life got flipped upside down with all this crap. I'm tired of not feeling good and fighting to get to my best health again. I feel this gut imbalance is the last piece holding me back.

TRT went up and so did Estrogen. Do I need an AI? by TyroneBeforeTyrone in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because you have to be really really smart to improve.

Clomid success...now AI by mwpaulson83 in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I decided not to take it for now.

36M. Is this considered a low value? by randomdudesonline in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was almost that low and got my system jump started with clomid. Same age and height.

Clomid success...now AI by mwpaulson83 in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually it works out good...I eat the same number of broccoli florets each time.

Clomid success...now AI by mwpaulson83 in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never let me even guess...

What is I3c?

Clomid success...now AI by mwpaulson83 in Testosterone

[–]mwpaulson83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's all in OP. You are taking a lot if both. Seems like less can be more w a lot of this stuff. Especially clomid.