Went in for the GI consult. He ordered three tests. Two stool (H. pylori and Cologuard/colon cancer) and a home SIBO breath test. H.pylori came back negative. I think cologuard will be negative as well. I guess they now do colon cancer screenings starting at age 45, so they ordered this test when I told them I've never had a colonoscopy, and I prefer the poop test. If it comes back positive, then I'll go in for a colonoscopy.
Did the SIBO test today. In preparation, yesterday was a restricted diet. Meat, seafood, rice, egg, salt, pepper only. Then 12-hr fast and water only day of until I took the lactulose. I had already pooped in the morning, and had to go again about 15 min after the lactulose, which was soft. Then maybe 15 min later just water came out my butt. Same again about 15 min later. I guess it's called "anal discharge" when just water comes out. It got a little better as the day went on, but still more water than more, plus some leakage. I guess lactulose is also used for constipation, it pulls water from the body and directs it to the colon which then softens the stool. But since I ate nothing with carbs and fiber yesterday, I think most of it had come out this morning. Tummy feeling a little funky still after dinner.
Lactulose... Also can be used for colon cleaning, as well as to improve gut health. NLM/NIH
Those data indicate that lactulose potentially improves gut health by stimulating mucin production to maintain the mucin‐SCFA balance. Lactulose intervention increased the abundance of some hydrogen‐producing bacteria such as Prevotellaceae and Rikenellaceae.
Should have results within a couple weeks.
UPDATE: No SIBO. Results back on Jan. 31, 2024.
2.13.24 So I'm guessing I still have low stomach acid so I am going to proceed with that in mind. Started taking VitC, VitD, VitE, Cal/Mag/Zinc, CoQ10, and Fish oil when I remember. Started taking a probiotic first thing in the morning on an empty stomach which seems to be helping. Also trying to have a protein first and will eventually pick up some digestive bitters after I do more research. It's been about two weeks now, and seems like I have less bloating/burping/farting overall. Haven't had a painful bloat since. Also been trying to get in more fiber. Less white refined carbs. BP has been higher lately tho. 140/89. I also have been drinking less water with meals as to not dilute the stomach acids. But not doing a good job drinking more water in between. I might be dehydrated. Also been sipping on leftover morning green tea at work. That's probably not helping. I've been good about not drinking everyday. Strange how my mind still craves it but when I take a sip, my body almost cringes (not every time tho.)
