SIBO and MC ? Trying to sort this out....

[Anabee]

If being on 6mg means you are not having D and not having C I would stay on that dosage while you fine tune diet (ie how much mild fibre you need that won't cause D)

topical magnesium and foot soaks have been a key saviour to my wellness

Did you decrease the Budesonide after asking GI MD?

[Gabes-Apg]

I never took Budensonide

my comment is based on the experience of others that have have been shared with this group

[JillHutch]

I cannot even imagine having C; I'm on my second round of budesonide and i'm still a hot mess. What is SIBO? I just can't imagine having one more thing to deal with. I'm about to go on a trip with my entire family and I'm terrified to get on a plane for 8 hours. I'm thinking maybe I should not eat for a few days before leaving? Only fasting only makes my symptoms way worse when I end up eating. Any suggestions please?

[tex]

SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Naturopaths, especially, spend a lot of time treating this condition, but the fact is, most of us have the problem when our MC is active. Our gut microbiome depends on what we're eating and how well our digestive system is functioning. When MC is active, all the partially digested food in our gut attracts opportunistic bacteria to ferment it, causing gas, cramps, and diarrhea. There's not much point in trying to treat it, though, because those bacteria will continue to return until we manage to get our digestion back on track by controlling the inflammation. Once our digestion improves, our microbiome will return to a more normal profile, based on our diet, but it will never be what it was originally, because of our diet changes.

Regarding your flight: your risk of bowel urgency problems will probably depend on the timing of the flight. Most of us spend the most time in the bathroom first thing in the morning, and by afternoon there's usually less need for a trip to the bathroom. More severe cases involve bathroom trips most of the day, and if I were in that category, I wouldn't be traveling unless it were an emergency. Imodium will delay bowel urgency for several hours, in most cases, but eight hours would be a long time for that option.

Getting a seat next to the bathroom is a big advantage if it can be done. Wearing adult diapers may provide insurance against an embarrassing accident. Carrying spares and wipes might save the day in case you are unable to get into the bathroom in time.

I hope this helps.

Tex