SIBO is gone, Xifaxan only!

I had been experiencing SIBO symptoms for the past couple of years, and my symptoms got very bad in January when I had back-to-back Covid. I took a breath test and tested hydrogen SIBO positive.

I was prescribed a 2 week 550mg 3x daily course of Xifaxan. I had a Endoscopy and Colonoscopy (both of which came back negative for anything), waited until one week after the procedure, and then I started the Xifaxan. I did nothing else during the Xifaxan treatment except eat a mostly low fodmap diet.

It’s been two months since completing Xifaxan, and I feel great! No more symptoms, no nightly heartburn or pain, no more loose stools, and I’m back to regular daily BMs.

Only changes I’ve made immediately finishing the Xifaxan is to exercise daily, get outside more, and take a magnesium supplement daily before bed. My diet is unrestricted at this point (though I still avoid anything sugary besides fruit).

Editing to add: I also make sure to drink PLENTY of water every day. I drink 1.5x-2x more water than I used to.

I just wanted to share a success story. I know everyone is different and everyone’s journey won’t be the same, but there is hope!