EP.197/ The SIBO, Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis Connection wth Dr. Allison Siebecker Part 2
Endo Belly and IBS Awareness Series
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So, before we get started today, I wanted to let you know that I’m currently off on annual leave, one of my goals this year was to take more time off – well, to basically time off, rather than working through until Christmas!
And so, the episode you’re hearing today is a replay of a past episode. As it’s IBS Awareness Month, and because so many of us with endo have IBS, I wanted to share with you my most foundational, actionable and informative episodes on endo belly, IBS and SIBO – so every week you’ll get two episodes on this theme, to help raise awareness and to provide you with some actions.
Now because these episodes are old, I may not refer to some of the resources I provide on the endo belly, so I wanted to remind you of the services I provide. So, to start with, I have plenty of other episodes on the endo belly, I have a course called The Endo Belly Course which is specifically for anyone with endo who really struggles with IBS, endo belly or SIBO (here’s the waitlist; I work with 1 to 1 clients; especially those with endo belly or SIBO, and I have lots and lots of articles on Endometriosis News and Endometriosis Net about these topics. And of course, I also have my Instagram account, which is chock full of SIBO and endo belly info, for those of you wanting to learn more.
Lastly, if you feel you need a little extra support, I am currently running a free Endo Belly Challenge. The challenge ends on April 18th, but if you sign up before May 2nd, you’ll still be able to access all of the challenge, and catch up – and for anyone who takes part, you’ll be invited to a private, free Q&A call with me at the start of May, where you’ll get to ask me all your endo belly questions.
Okay, so without further ado, let’s get to the episode:
The SIBO queen, Dr. Allison Siebecker, is back with part two on our deep dive into all things SIBO, endometriosis and interstitial cystitis.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to test for SIBO and how to interpret your results, how to treat SIBO and how to lessen your chances of relapse with prevention methods. It’s a great episode and one that I cannot recommend enough for starting out on this SIBO/endo belly journey.
Here’s a breakdown of everything we discuss in this interview:
How to test for SIBO and which type of test is best - the lactulose breath test or glucose?
Why a three hour test is always recommended over a two hour test.
How to interpret your results and what your gas levels mean for your treatment options and how to look for hydrogen sulfide clues.
Why you have to test to know how to treat.
The treatment options for hydrogen, methane and hydrogen sulfide.
The types of antibiotics used for SIBO.
The types of antimicrobial herbs used for SIBO.
What the elemental diet is and when it should be used for SIBO.
Why prevention is a crucial stage of SIBO recovery.
How and when to use diet for SIBO.
The role of prokinetcis in SIBO.
How to do meal spacing to prevent a relapse after treatment.
Why patience and persistence is all part of the process of treating SIBO.
If you’ve been struggling with the endo belly, constant IBS issues, bloating, nausea and so many of the other stomach issues that seem to come hand in hand with endometriosis, this episode is absolutely the one to listen to.
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