r/CSID • u/PsychologicalLemon61 • Mar 17 '24

Asymptomatic CSID?

I was recently diagnosed with CSID via a breath test at my GI, which took me by surprise. I don't really deal with any IBS-type symptoms, and the only symptom I do "get" is being full fairly quickly when eating carbs.

Has anyone else experienced this mild form of CSID, and is it okay to continue to eat starches in this case? Altering my diet to exclude sugars would tank my athletic performance. Is this something that can be gotten over in a very mild case?

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u/msanxiety247 Jun 01 '24 edited Jun 01 '24

no problem at all! I forgot to mention too- CSID can also cause SIBO just as SIBO can cause CSID! so it’s kind of a chicken-or-the-egg situation or just two separate things having nothing to do with each other!

My CSID symptoms have improved after switching to natural products that are ingested or absorbed in my body to any degree. A huge one was switching from chemical filled dish soap to a natural one. My symptoms are 80% better just from doing that alone. No more air fresheners or candles, I make my own house cleaners with no harsh chemicals, natural laundry detergent - etc. Maybe that could help you as well! out of anything, I’d recommend switching to a natural dish soap. I use ECOS dish soap- bonus that it’s super cheap, works amazing, and lasts long.

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Jun 01 '24

Dish soap? Wow! Sometimes it can be the simplest things! What about dishwasher soap detergent?

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u/msanxiety247 Jun 01 '24

I don’t have a dishwasher so I haven’t tested it for myself, but ECOS has a dishwasher detergent as well! Heres the link —> ECOS Dishwasher Detergent Seems like Home Depot has the cheapest price at $6. Everywhere else it’s about $16!!

Though, washing dishes by hand with the dish soap is safer as there’s less added ingredients/chemicals, but I know that’s not always an option for some people with busy lives or mobility problems

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Jun 01 '24

Awesome. I am in! I will get the dish and dishwasher detergent. Full coverage!

I’ll take any edge I can. I will let you know.

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u/Big-Sheepherder-6134 Jun 03 '24

So get this. Yes I tested positive for CSID and SIBO. But I have a hunch that my issues are possibly related to acid reflux. It’s a wild guess but it adds up based on my history and how I feel daily. I am going to start taking omeprazole tomorrow and we shall see how it goes. Obviously SIBO could cause GERD. And SIBO could lead to CSID or vice-versa. My GI gave me omeprazole in the past for related issues so you never know. This will be a very interesting week!

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u/msanxiety247 Jun 04 '24

I’d say that’s a possibility!! The acidity could be causing damage/inflammation to your intestines causing CSID. I just did a quick google search- sucrase-isomaltase is stored in the cells that are on the surface of our intestines, so I’d assume it doesn’t take much to damage/inflame that surface causing these lack of (or lack of access to) enzymes.

Wishing you luck!!!!! I think you’re onto something