Cornwallis
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For the past 18 months, I have suffered from of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and moderate fungal overgrowth, which have significantly impacted my well-being. I hope to shed light on my symptoms and share the treatment protocol I am preparing to administer.
Symptoms: Over the last 18 months, I have experienced a progressive worsening of symptoms associated with my condition. These manifestations have been distressing and include:
Throughout my treatment, I will periodically provide updates on my progress, detailing any change in symptoms and overall well-being.
Wishing you all good health and vitality.
Symptoms: Over the last 18 months, I have experienced a progressive worsening of symptoms associated with my condition. These manifestations have been distressing and include:
- Daily bloating, causing significant discomfort
- Persistent pain and abdominal discomfort
- Frequent and excessive burping and gas
- Audible stomach grumbling and gurgling
- Alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation
- Lingering fatigue and lack of vitality
- Sinus infection complications, characterized by inflamed sinuses, tinnitus, and recurrent headaches
- Xifaxan Regimen: I plan to follow the standard Xifaxan regimen of 550 mg, administered thrice daily over a two-week cycle.
- Bile Salts: Concurrently, I intend to take a single dose of pancreatic and bile salt extract (Vital Nutrients Pancreatin and Ox Bile Extract). Research shared elsewhere on the Forum indicates improved antibiotic response when co-administered with bile salts.
- Prebiotic Supplement: I will incorporate a fiber prebiotic supplement (Thorne FiberMend) containing hydrolyzed guar gum, which has shown increased response efficacy to antibiotics when dosed at 5-15 mg daily.
- Magnesium: I will continue supplementation with 300-400 mg of magnesium daily (Vital Nutrients Triple Mag Complex).
- Vitamin K2 MK-4: I will also continue supplementation with 15 mg of vitamin K daily (Thorne Vitamin K2 Liquid). The administration of antibiotics heightens the need for vitamin K supplementation, as most vitamin K is secreted by the gut microbiome.
- Aspirin and Baking Soda: As needed, I'll use a combination of aspirin and baking soda for general symptom relief.
- Dairy Products
- Honey
- Fruit
- Sourdough Bread
- (Moderate) Shellfish and Meat
- Well-Boiled Potatoes
Throughout my treatment, I will periodically provide updates on my progress, detailing any change in symptoms and overall well-being.
Wishing you all good health and vitality.
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