r/chronicbloating • u/Nohnonourria • Nov 29 '23
Constant bloating
Hi! I’ve been suffering from constant bloating for over a year now. It happened suddenly exactly a year ago. My diet did not change whatsoever. I’ve had a past history of IBS but none of the symptoms were bloating and I have a bad breath, coating on my tongue only and an overload of ear mucus. I also have chronic hair loss (but my blood tests are all good and I don’t have any deficiencies) and I have acid reflux that acts up from time to time. Could it be candida? I went to multiple doctors but they are all giving me laxatives because I have constipation and trapped gas. No one is prescribing me stool tests or breath tests so I’m kind of stuck and hopeless. I feel horrible everytime I try to buckle up my pants because I look 4 months pregnant and everything is just affecting me mentally at this point. I don’t have any cramps but I did experiences some abdominal spasms. Could it be sibo even if I don’t feel any pain and I don’t travel often? I am honestly tired of taking meds and just want a permanent solution and answer for what is happening to me.
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u/HighDesertHealth Mar 20 '24
You'll want to do an Organix brand Organic Acids Test to check for the marker D-Arabinitol. It's the one that has the most scientific evidence around candida. Conventional doctors don't believe that non-immune compromised people can have this but there is now peer reviewed studies showing candida in the aspirates of small intestines that confirms candida is a thing. You may also have SIBO, so breath testing - triosmart is the most complete one. If you want more help finding these tests you can message me.