Thank you Dr. Ruscio - I saw your presentation at the SIBO Summit this past fall. Very informative and well-spoken, as was this video as well. I appreciate your perspective from both the patient's and the clinician's point of view.
My test came back negative but before i got the results i told my doctor that i thought i would get a false negative....because what they made me drink didn't hit me until two and a half days later (I have gastroparesis as well). Made me sick as a dog! He decided to go ahead and treat me with Augmentin and i noticed the prescription is only for 10 days. I took Augmentin a year ago for bronchitis and it did nothing to help my stomach. Should I push for a different antibiotic and for an extended treatment?
Hi doctor, Thank you so much for the Video. I don't know what I have? But after diverticulitis surgery I started to have a ton of stool problems? My surgery over two years and one month. I knew for sure something did not go well after the surgery. I believed my colon after the surgery become extremely narrow, the way how they stabled my colon almost like a closed circle. After the surgery my stool is very much look like a sheep stool? I took every thing in the market to change it, nothing change? So I have a very hard stool ( small round circle )?? For almost 14 months and I have pain with that when I go to the bathroom? Then all the sudden I started to have a lot of gas, a lot of inflammation especially in the morning and after I eat anything any time? The inflammation / bloating is moved not just in my colon but all around my west and kidney? Then to my hand and feed? I pass a lot of gas, very bed smell. I never have anything like this before?? The past 3 months started to have swelling glands / and around my nick every time I eat the swelling are back and forth? The past 8 months I have been suffering with a lot of pain and inflammation in my stomach, colon and kidney and my stool changed from very hard stool to a creamy stool?? Is all this symptoms explain I may have SIBO?? None of the many .... many .... doctors including my family doctor mentioned anything about SIBO? I did ton of blood test Ct scan, and stool culture, None of them show anything. So I am trying to find out what I have?? And what should I do where I start. My inflammation in the morning is so bad and now my hand, feed and glands started to have inflammation?? I am open to any advice. Thank you,
I am hydrogen dominant . My symptoms are mostly in my upper gi as constant bloating from belly button up to my chest and I am constantly having to burp and have shortness of breath .Is this typical symptoms ms
C McD yes I have tested for sibo which is positive my symptoms have gotten worse , I’m going to try rifaximin And domperidon but I’m so nervous it won’t help , have you tested for sibo
@@mistellestewart4713 not yet, I've been to doctors but they didn't mention sibo. Checked me for other things that came back negative. Basically sent me away not knowing and saying stress probably causing digestive issues. I've only recently heard of sibo, wasn't sure if it sounded like I have it but I am going to get tested as soon as I can. My symptoms sound very much like yours, upper GI problems mainly, often accompanied by headaches though and bad thirst. Sometimes I also get flatulent but it's the stomach and chest issues that distress me most. Thanks for your reply, I hope they work for you and you get your issues sorted.
C McD definately do a breath test for it and ya e you done an endoscopy as well , let me know how it goes and there is a sibo group on Facebook that you can join in the meantime , sibo discussion/support group
Dear Dr. Ruscio, 2 years ago I used have serious digestion problems and gas. Since last year I dont have those but my 3 months old SIBO breathing test shows I am SIBO positive. H2 dominant. Do you think, my SIBO still needs to be treated?
I can't make a judgement here, but if you're interested in working with me I'd be happy to help you figure this out. You can find the clinic page here: austinfm.com/become-a-patient/
Hi Dr. Ruscio, I just came across your videos discussing SIBO and I have a few questions pertaining to that. I was diagnosed with SIBO around January of this year. Antibiotics failed to work, if not made symptoms worse. I am in the process of pinpointing the underlying issue that caused SIBO in the first place. In the meantime I would like to find some sort of herb or medications that can help relieve symptoms due to the fact that I am basically in pain and extremely uncomfortable everyday. Is there anything at all that you would recommend? Best regards, Summer
Summer, many are turning to Carnivore diet/Keto with minimal plant fibers. Have you gone this route at all? I had horrendous and chronic bloating/gas while on my vegan diet of 5 years. Never got better. Fruit Smoothies were particularly offensive to my gut. I moved to Carnivore 3 weeks ago and have never had such a tranquil digestive experience. I am beginning to think SIBO is a fancy term for "you eat too many carbs and now your stomach is pissed off".
drewmorg thank you for your feedback! I actually went vegan due to my stomach issues and things just stayed the same and then this past year it got even worse and I was diagnosed with SIBO. I honestly would never go back to eating animal products. I just think this all started from something (the underlying cause) that eventually turned into SIBO due to not doing anything about my initial stomach issues in the first place.
I feel your pain and understand your ethical and health resistance to the keto/carnivore message. It was a hard decision for me to make but I simply could not stomach any more plant fiber. I tried everything on the vegan diet. I've even made videos on my channel about doing a 30 day juice cleanse, check it out. I was not formally diagnosed with SIBO or Candida overgrowth but I did still have white on my tongue as well as insane amounts of bloating and gas. I know a lot of vegans in real life and talk to them about their health situations and I'd say 50% are struggling with these gut issues. There is a huge prominence of this in the vegan community even on CZcams, some people are open and honest about it - male and female. The people I notice who don't really struggle with any gut issues are the ones who are not athletic at all and do not push the boundaries of their bodies whatsoever - aka malnourished and very skinny looking people. Of course, there is no free ride and this comes with other consequences long term like vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The more I research SIBO the more it seems like it is actually CAUSED by a heavy plant fiber diet. The sugar and fiber seems to damage the gut and proliferate the bad bacteria all throughout. Just look into the way humans vs. other monkeys and apes digest their food. That will be very eye opening for you.
If the treatment after 2 month (Alisson S. Diet + Berberin + Oregano) symptoms are still there and the second breath test with Lactulose is a little better then the first? Had high hydrogen...
Hey there. I can't address personal medical issues outside of the practice. But if you’re interested in becoming a patient and getting more guidance, please contact the clinic: ruscioinstitute.com/become-a-patient/. We’d love to have you.
I am suffering from loose muddy stools and pain in lower right abdomen gurgling sound sometimes. It feels like injury pain.Every test came normal. I'm really looking forward to you to help me. What could it be. My body's not absorbing properly.It doesn't matter what probiotic I take. I tried a lot from kefir to kombucha to vsl3. It's like they are mere water doing nothing. If someone sees this post. Please help me for God's sake. I'm helpless
Scyn bear so that means I have a big problem and hell like life ahead. I don't take fat in any form. I take oats and brown rice only. Which country do you belong
sanjeet dadwal I was passing for the same for 3 years nothing helps doctors never help they just want my money! They prescribe medicine that gets me worse naturopaths selling me natural pills not helps at all I was thinking that I want to die not joking ! Anytime i put something in my mouth to eat my head hurts nasty and my stomach burns ugly nobody believes me I have 2 weeks feeling a little better if u what talk about it this is my email missaboxing@yahoo.com I believe we can help each other! Please let me know if yes or not! I'm desperate too.
Dr do you read your comments? I had a breathe test yesterday. The told me it would take 3hrs but I tested positive in 15 minutes after drinking solution. 30 was threshold I had 33. Can this be a false negative?
It's not possible to say based upon this. Also, treatment decisions should not be made based upon testing also. So, work with your doc on this. If you get stuck, my book has a self-help plan, drruscio.com/getgutbook/
Great question, and my feelings on this have definitely shifted. Unless the person really wants to, it's not necessary. I talked about this more recently in this video: czcams.com/video/bW6rZ8BxmsQ/video.html
I went to a doctor in the 90's for mystomach problems and I was diagnosed with IBS. It has been ruining my life. (IBS-C) I have tried herbal antibiotics and it did not go away. I have tried probiotics (VSL, Prescript Assist, and maybe a coupple others) but I have not had any luck. I dont know what to do anymore or who could help. I live in Massachusetts and I have not worked in a year. My vitamin D is low and my testosterone (total testosterone) was at 425 which is that of an 80 something year old. I dont know what to do anymore but don't have much money and not sure what to do because I no longer have any income. I dont know what to do but i'm tired of suffering. 20 years is long enough.
Dianne Lo I know it’s shameful that these days health is all about profit. I hope there will be a special hell for all the people that could help, but only do so at astronomical cost while people suffer going from doctor to doctor trying to get help and only being given drugs.
Agreed... I'm always dubious of taking advice from many doctors, as they are often obese or otherwise sickly looking. Dr. Ruscio is good looking due to being in good health himself. I trust he knows what he's talking about.
That's a subjective appraisal if ever I heard one! Compared to who? What were you hoping to achieve by writing this? So, probable improved 'Gut health' (on account of him having a perceived relatively higher than average level of knowledge in this area) = "increased level of attractiveness to David Simons". Wow...
I was curious to see if this was yet another fake doctor on youtube, sure enough he's just another chiropractor. Mr. Ruscio is NOT an MD and calling him a doctor is a joke.
But aren't the symptoms for SIBO and Low Microbiome Bacteria exaclty the same??? ?
Thank you Dr. Ruscio - I saw your presentation at the SIBO Summit this past fall. Very informative and well-spoken, as was this video as well. I appreciate your perspective from both the patient's and the clinician's point of view.
Thank you!
I am about to have this test soon. This video was extremely helpful and informative. Thanks so much.
Clair Lucas hi u are about to have this test ?
What was the treatment you used for your patient?
My test came back negative but before i got the results i told my doctor that i thought i would get a false negative....because what they made me drink didn't hit me until two and a half days later (I have gastroparesis as well). Made me sick as a dog! He decided to go ahead and treat me with Augmentin and i noticed the prescription is only for 10 days. I took Augmentin a year ago for bronchitis and it did nothing to help my stomach. Should I push for a different antibiotic and for an extended treatment?
Yeah sibo but no money.... I'm fucked
Any update Dr. Michael Ruscio on the topic or suggestions?
Thanks for asking! I update in various ways frequently. See the digest of materials here: drruscio.com/tag/sibo-treatment/
Does everyone with a parasite/candida also have sibo? The treatment seems very similar at least.
No, not everyone with one will have the other and vice versa. Yes, treatment is similar.
Hi doctor,
Thank you so much for the Video. I don't know what I have? But after diverticulitis surgery I started to have a ton of stool problems? My surgery over two years and one month. I knew for sure something did not go well after the surgery. I believed my colon after the surgery become extremely narrow, the way how they stabled my colon almost like a closed circle. After the surgery my stool is very much look like a sheep stool? I took every thing in the market to change it, nothing change?
So I have a very hard stool ( small round circle )?? For almost 14 months and I have pain with that when I go to the bathroom? Then all the sudden I started to have a lot of gas, a lot of inflammation especially in the morning and after I eat anything any time? The inflammation / bloating is moved not just in my colon but all around my west and kidney? Then to my hand and feed? I pass a lot of gas, very bed smell. I never have anything like this before??
The past 3 months started to have swelling glands / and around my nick every time I eat the swelling are back and forth?
The past 8 months I have been suffering with a lot of pain and inflammation in my stomach, colon and kidney and my stool changed from very hard stool to a creamy stool?? Is all this symptoms explain I may have SIBO?? None of the many .... many .... doctors including my family doctor mentioned anything about SIBO? I did ton of blood test Ct scan, and stool culture, None of them show anything. So I am trying to find out what I have?? And what should I do where I start. My inflammation in the morning is so bad and now my hand, feed and glands started to have inflammation?? I am open to any advice.
Thank you,
On a more serious note. Wouldn't a water fast cure it? That's what I'm planning doing.
Did you do it? Did it work?
@@valerie4912 water fast can definitely help out. I’m about to do a 3 day fast
I am hydrogen dominant . My symptoms are mostly in my upper gi as constant bloating from belly button up to my chest and I am constantly having to burp and have shortness of breath .Is this typical symptoms ms
I wouldn't say it's typical, but it is possible. Healthy Gut, Healthy You lays out a great protocol for SIBO.
Hi, I have the same issue as you it sounds. Where you tested for sibo? And have you had any luck with your symptoms? Thanks
C McD yes I have tested for sibo which is positive my symptoms have gotten worse , I’m going to try rifaximin And domperidon but I’m so nervous it won’t help , have you tested for sibo
@@mistellestewart4713 not yet, I've been to doctors but they didn't mention sibo. Checked me for other things that came back negative. Basically sent me away not knowing and saying stress probably causing digestive issues. I've only recently heard of sibo, wasn't sure if it sounded like I have it but I am going to get tested as soon as I can. My symptoms sound very much like yours, upper GI problems mainly, often accompanied by headaches though and bad thirst. Sometimes I also get flatulent but it's the stomach and chest issues that distress me most. Thanks for your reply, I hope they work for you and you get your issues sorted.
C McD definately do a breath test for it and ya e you done an endoscopy as well , let me know how it goes and there is a sibo group on Facebook that you can join in the meantime , sibo discussion/support group
Dear Dr. Ruscio, 2 years ago I used have serious digestion problems and gas. Since last year I dont have those but my 3 months old SIBO breathing test shows I am SIBO positive. H2 dominant. Do you think, my SIBO still needs to be treated?
I can't make a judgement here, but if you're interested in working with me I'd be happy to help you figure this out. You can find the clinic page here: austinfm.com/become-a-patient/
Hi Dr. Ruscio,
I just came across your videos discussing SIBO and I have a few questions pertaining to that. I was diagnosed with SIBO around January of this year. Antibiotics failed to work, if not made symptoms worse. I am in the process of pinpointing the underlying issue that caused SIBO in the first place. In the meantime I would like to find some sort of herb or medications that can help relieve symptoms due to the fact that I am basically in pain and extremely uncomfortable everyday. Is there anything at all that you would recommend?
Best regards,
Summer
Summer, many are turning to Carnivore diet/Keto with minimal plant fibers. Have you gone this route at all? I had horrendous and chronic bloating/gas while on my vegan diet of 5 years. Never got better. Fruit Smoothies were particularly offensive to my gut. I moved to Carnivore 3 weeks ago and have never had such a tranquil digestive experience. I am beginning to think SIBO is a fancy term for "you eat too many carbs and now your stomach is pissed off".
drewmorg thank you for your feedback! I actually went vegan due to my stomach issues and things just stayed the same and then this past year it got even worse and I was diagnosed with SIBO. I honestly would never go back to eating animal products. I just think this all started from something (the underlying cause) that eventually turned into SIBO due to not doing anything about my initial stomach issues in the first place.
I feel your pain and understand your ethical and health resistance to the keto/carnivore message. It was a hard decision for me to make but I simply could not stomach any more plant fiber. I tried everything on the vegan diet. I've even made videos on my channel about doing a 30 day juice cleanse, check it out. I was not formally diagnosed with SIBO or Candida overgrowth but I did still have white on my tongue as well as insane amounts of bloating and gas. I know a lot of vegans in real life and talk to them about their health situations and I'd say 50% are struggling with these gut issues. There is a huge prominence of this in the vegan community even on CZcams, some people are open and honest about it - male and female. The people I notice who don't really struggle with any gut issues are the ones who are not athletic at all and do not push the boundaries of their bodies whatsoever - aka malnourished and very skinny looking people. Of course, there is no free ride and this comes with other consequences long term like vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
The more I research SIBO the more it seems like it is actually CAUSED by a heavy plant fiber diet. The sugar and fiber seems to damage the gut and proliferate the bad bacteria all throughout. Just look into the way humans vs. other monkeys and apes digest their food. That will be very eye opening for you.
@@summerlemke697 have you made any progress?
@@summerlemke697 what do you credit with treating the problem?
If the treatment after 2 month (Alisson S. Diet + Berberin + Oregano) symptoms are still there and the second breath test with Lactulose is a little better then the first? Had high hydrogen...
Nice and what to do now? ☹️☹️
Hey there. I can't address personal medical issues outside of the practice. But if you’re interested in becoming a patient and getting more guidance, please contact the clinic: ruscioinstitute.com/become-a-patient/. We’d love to have you.
@@DrRuscioDC I will
Why don't all doctors use the glucose test? Is it more expensive?
Really, either Lactulose or Glucose can work if you know how to read the results correctly.
I am suffering from loose muddy stools and pain in lower right abdomen gurgling sound sometimes. It feels like injury pain.Every test came normal. I'm really looking forward to you to help me. What could it be. My body's not absorbing properly.It doesn't matter what probiotic I take. I tried a lot from kefir to kombucha to vsl3. It's like they are mere water doing nothing. If someone sees this post. Please help me for God's sake. I'm helpless
Scyn bear so that means I have a big problem and hell like life ahead. I don't take fat in any form. I take oats and brown rice only. Which country do you belong
I have a book out that could help, www.drruscio.com/getgutbook
Dr. Michael Ruscio Sir i am helpless. Plz help me. I'm in a dilemma to suicide or not. Life is impossible for me.
sanjeet dadwal I was passing for the same for 3 years nothing helps doctors never help they just want my money! They prescribe medicine that gets me worse naturopaths selling me natural pills not helps at all I was thinking that I want to die not joking ! Anytime i put something in my mouth to eat my head hurts nasty and my stomach burns ugly nobody believes me I have 2 weeks feeling a little better if u what talk about it this is my email missaboxing@yahoo.com I believe we can help each other! Please let me know if yes or not! I'm desperate too.
Misael Nunez sure
Dr do you read your comments? I had a breathe test yesterday. The told me it would take 3hrs but I tested positive in 15 minutes after drinking solution. 30 was threshold I had 33. Can this be a false negative?
It's not possible to say based upon this. Also, treatment decisions should not be made based upon testing also. So, work with your doc on this. If you get stuck, my book has a self-help plan, drruscio.com/getgutbook/
Are you in Toronto
No, California currently. The clinic does offer virtual consultations, though
If you feel great and have no sibo symptoms, why would you spend the hundreds of dollars to retest?
Great question, and my feelings on this have definitely shifted. Unless the person really wants to, it's not necessary. I talked about this more recently in this video: czcams.com/video/bW6rZ8BxmsQ/video.html
I went to a doctor in the 90's for mystomach problems and I was diagnosed with IBS. It has been ruining my life. (IBS-C) I have tried herbal antibiotics and it did not go away. I have tried probiotics (VSL, Prescript Assist, and maybe a coupple others) but I have not had any luck. I dont know what to do anymore or who could help. I live in Massachusetts and I have not worked in a year. My vitamin D is low and my testosterone (total testosterone) was at 425 which is that of an 80 something year old. I dont know what to do anymore but don't have much money and not sure what to do because I no longer have any income. I dont know what to do but i'm tired of suffering. 20 years is long enough.
Sorry to hear of your troubles. My book may be able to help, drruscio.com/getgutbook/
Dianne Lo I know it’s shameful that these days health is all about profit. I hope there will be a special hell for all the people that could help, but only do so at astronomical cost while people suffer going from doctor to doctor trying to get help and only being given drugs.
If you see this and if you can, get a homeopath.
Dr, can i send you my test for you to read it?
Feel free to contact my office for assistance, www.drruscio.com/resources
My belly is swallowed like balloon..no too much burping.no abdominal pain no heart burn..
Is this SIBO??
Abhi bhi aisa he hai? Did you get some relief?
You're extremely good looking!!!
Agreed... I'm always dubious of taking advice from many doctors, as they are often obese or otherwise sickly looking. Dr. Ruscio is good looking due to being in good health himself. I trust he knows what he's talking about.
Marary R Totally agree with you!!!
David Simons I'm pretty sure he's into women bruh...
That's a subjective appraisal if ever I heard one! Compared to who? What were you hoping to achieve by writing this? So, probable improved 'Gut health' (on account of him having a perceived relatively higher than average level of knowledge in this area) = "increased level of attractiveness to David Simons". Wow...
@@PureTruth that was a bunch of blah blah blah brosef.
I was curious to see if this was yet another fake doctor on youtube, sure enough he's just another chiropractor. Mr. Ruscio is NOT an MD and calling him a doctor is a joke.
Dr. Daddy!!!
NO ONE UNDERSRANDS THIS MR>EGO =P
Hot doctor alert 😛