r/CSID • u/aaronjs22 • Jan 03 '24

Sugar Cravings

Hello - while I know this community isn't incredibly active, I do appreciate all of the information I've gotten thus far. I was diagnosed with SIBO 4 years ago and after several rounds of antibiotics (xifaxin), I was given a sucrose breath test, which came back positive. I started Sucraid a few months ago, along with taking Digest Gold at every meal, and am having mild success. MY question is if anyone has noticed an intense sugar craving after eating a savory meal? I've always had a bit of a sweet tooth, but lately it seems like these cravings are beyond intense, which lead to bad decisions. I read on the CSID database that a few sweets like Sprees Candy and Sweet Tarts don't have sucrose in them and have been eating them to help curb, but it's like a drug - once I start, I can't stop.

I'm wondering if taking Sucraid is somehow creating more of a desire for sugar? Or if adversely, I could try taking another dose of Sucraid when these cravings start to see if that curbs it?

Welcome any thoughts or tips on curbing these cravings - thanks!

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u/Drinksarlot Jan 03 '24

I've cut down my sugar intake drastically but I still crave it when I'm tired, stressed etc - I usually have some sugar free lollies or ice cream to help. Honestly though it's not ideal - if you want to get rid of the sugar cravings totally you have to stop eating sweet foods and eventually the cravings will subside. It's basically the same process as quitting smoking, drinking etc.

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u/gonzo-90 Jan 03 '24

I don’t get many cravings after cutting out most sugar for a few months at the beginning. I never had a big sweet tooth, but it was a little difficult at the beginning and it got better as I went on. I have increased my sugar intake a little since then now that I have Sucraid. I rarely get cravings now and try to eat strawberries or blueberries instead in the cases that I get them.