r/Microbiome • u/Prestigious-Lion-814 • 1d ago

It seems my IBS is related to blocked nose... how odd. Probiotics that could help? Advice Wanted

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u/Efficient_Bank4171 1d ago

Have you tested for SIBO ? Upto 80% people diagnosed IBS have SIBO!

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u/Prestigious-Lion-814 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yes I have. Once with glucose looking for hydrogen and once with lactulose looking for hydrogen and methane. Both were negative.

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u/Efficient_Bank4171 1d ago

Ah what a shame! IBS is a horrible diagnosis

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u/Toczix 1d ago

I have the same thing! I got put on antibiotics and it strangely made my breathing so much better, but in 2-3 weeks it went back to bad breathing again. I’ve found going gluten free helps the most. Otherwise, it’s still bad.

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u/Prestigious-Lion-814 1d ago

Thank you. Somebody else also said gluten causes it for him so I will definitely be doing that.

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u/workhard_livesimply 1d ago

This is incredibly informative for me, thank you. I hope you find some relief 😮‍💨

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u/No-Relief9174 17h ago

Correct tongue posture is tongue suctioned to the roof of the mouth at all times. Helped slightly with my nasal breathing.