Does this sound like SIBO?

[Aaron275]

Hi,

I've been on the gluten-free diet for about two and a half years. I've made a few mistakes on the diet in that time, but even when I've been gluten-free for long periods of time I still have symptoms. These symptoms are:

- Bloating
- Gas
- Weight loss
- Food intolerances
- Fatigue

I've read several sources that say SIBO is very common in celiac patients who are still having issues after they stop eating gluten. Also, I know that eating too much sugar and carbs can cause SIBO or make it worse, and my sugar and carb intake has been too high for a long time. So it makes sense that I might have it.

Does this sound like SIBO to you? I'm going to ask to be tested for this the next time I see my doctor. I'm also being tested for some other things as well. Until then I wanted to get the forum's opinion on this.

Thanks

[Aaron275]

Just wanted to add, I am not asking for a diagnosis. I hope my post didn't come across that way. I will of course discuss everything with my doctor before I attempt any kind of treatment.

[Scott Adams]

It could be, and they do have a breath test to diagnose SIBO, so you might want to pursue that. We just updated an older article that might be helpful to you:

Also, a low FODMAP diet may be worth trying out at this point.

[Aaron275]

Thanks, that's a great article.