Sibo?

[dwspaanem]

I posted awhile back and received helpful information regarding my symptoms. Diagnosied as celiac last year after experiencing bloating and eyelash loss. I have been/ still am experiencing major bloating more recently from certain foods, apples(fructose), gum(sorbitol), brown rice and even after brushing my teeth. Checked toothpaste and it contained sorbitol. Lately noticed it from cheerios and popcorn. In my experience it seems to be an instantaneous reaction to certain ingredients like the sorbitol and fructose, as if my stomach is filling like a balloon almost instantly after ingestion. Was sticking to a lower fodmap diet in addition to gluten-free to try and mitigate symptoms. Was working but certainly tough to stick to!

I brought up sibo to my dietician, felt like he wasn’t concerned about that and had me focus on lower fiber foods. He didn’t seem to think it’s possible to have an instant reaction like I’m describing, that it’s likely from other foods moving through my digestive tract. I guess I’m wondering if I’m crazy to think the bloating is as instantaneous with certain foods as it seems, should I be pushing further to be tested for sibo and what does that look like if it does happen to be sibo. Feeling like my concerns are going unheard with my dietician. Thanks, appreciate any feedback.

 

Danielle 

 

 

 

 

[trents]

I would push for it, Danielle.

[Scott Adams]

I think a SIBO test is a good idea, and I also avoid all substitute sugars as I've noticed they all also cause issues. Another thing to consider would be the various gums used on gluten-free products, especially xanthan gum--many people have IBS issues with this:

 This article may also help you:

 

[trents]

The one substitute sugar (actually it's a sugar alcohol) I have no issue with is erythritol. Erythritol is largely absorbed before it gets to the colon and therefore does not cause GI issues as do many of the other common sugar alcohol sugar substitutes like sorbitol and malitol which make it all the way to the lower GI track. By the way, all sugar alcohols are natural substances, unlike Splenda and such.

Edited December 2, 2022 by trents