Can Post Infectious IBS Be Cured?
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Can post infectious IBS be cured? In this article we are going to look at some of the strategies and tactics that I use to help people go from post-infectious IBS to 80-90 percent better mark. Only about fifty percent of people with post-infectious IBS actually recover. What we want to look at is some of the strategies that i've used to help people actually get better quicker and get to that ninety to one hundred percent better.
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In a previous video we looked at what is post-infectious IBS. That article got a lot of interest and naturally got questions about wether or not post-infectious IBS can be cured. This article will address this question with the steps you can take to get to a point where your digestion is better. I have helped many patients with IBS and what was determined to be post infectious IBS get completely cured and no longer have symptoms at all. In some cases they still have mild symptoms, but they are to a point where they are not worrying about it on a regular basis. Before we jump into how to do this, a quick summary on what is post-infectious IBS.
So this is a digestive condition resulting from your intestines getting inoculated with some intestinal bug so this could be a bacteria could be a fungus could be a virus could be a parasite any of those can do this and this results in IBS-like symptoms. so you could be having diarrhea loose stools constipation alternating both cramping bloating etc usually it's going to come on after eating out or some scenario where you ate some bad leftover food or something like that. The persistence of the symptoms after that event whatever it was . sometimes you don't even remember this specific event but the persistence of your symptoms over weeks and months is what leads us to believe that it's post-infectious IBS. now not all IBS is post-infectious but a lot of cases are from this post-infectious scenario. The persistence of those symptoms is resulting from one of three causes. The first is excess microbes that may still be present, months weeks years later. The second is general gi inflammation. The third is just an imbalance in the normal relative balance of the different microbes that are present in your digestive tract. So what do you do about it?We don't always have to know the specific thing that's going on in order to get some general strategies or help support some of the things going on in the digestive tract. There is a test to identify if you have post-infectious IBS too. This can be helpful for people that are unsure if their symptoms are coming form a microbe. For instance, if you are unsure if you have symptoms that have been there for a long time, and you can't pinpoint it to a specific event, this may be worthwhile checking. It can still be worthwhile doing it even if you do have that association, as certainty is key.
The test is called "IBS smart" and it's measuring different antibodies to your intestinal tract. These antibodies that get up regulated or get triggered by your immune system when you have post-infectious IBS. The antibodies are called anti-vinsulin and anti-cdtb. Check that out if you're unsure of the source of your IBS.
In order to shorten the time span from your current digestive issues to getting better from post-infectious IBS, we need to know what's going on (at least a general idea). We said there's different bugs that one can get like bacteria viruses fungus parasites et cetera. Which one you have or had is not always easy to tell without testing. Testing is limited and when it is available it is not always accurate either. However it's more common to get viruses or bacteria than it is any of the others but the others can occur too. If you are in an area of the world where parasites are common, it might be worthwhile doing some parasite tests. We are going to focus more on the bacterial side, since that is more common and what I have seen more of.
The two things that we will look at for pathogenic bacteria are different clostridial species and Klebsiella species and overgrowth syndrome. When there is pathogenic bacteria these can basically be anywhere in the intestines but usually they are in the colon (large intestine). There's no test or way to really differentiate where these issues are occurring unless you are doing a biopsy but where they are doesn't always matter either. When testing for digestive issues this is mostly discovered through stool testing and different metabolomic testing. When they are found it is assumed they live in the large intestine.
Overgrowth syndromes on the other hand are going to be more in the small intestine.
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I've had IBS for 6-7 weeks following a bout of food poisoning. Formerly had near-perfect digestion, then nothing but watery stools for nearly months. Today I just had my first almost normal bm, out of the blue. I've been following a low-fodmap vegan diet the whole time, and yesterday was the first time adding lentils into the mix (2 cups in a day). I found that supplements (L-Glutamine, Zinc, B12) didn't seem very helpful, but dietary consistency was essential. It seems like the trick for me as a vegan was oats, sweet potatoes, brown rice and lentils, and unfortunately avoiding vegetables entirely (I can tolerate underripe bananas). I doubt I'm finished with this experience and expect some setbacks, but I suspect the "cure" rate is underreported as experiences like this (self-managed, resolved within a couple months) don't make it to the doctor's office or into statistics. Your videos gave some very helpful perspective early on that gave me the encouragement I needed to stick with a plan and wait for my gut to heal.
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
I love this comment, thanks. I think you are spot on with the under-reporting too. I think it is a very diverse presentation and one diet/ general strategy is not going to work for everyone. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you very much for all the information. What pathogenic bacterias should we get tested for?
Thank you for you video. Question for you Dr. I was having bad bloating, gas and diarrhea for awhile it started with a constant bloat. I did all the tests breath and endoscopy stool culture. Found out that I had Giardia parasite. I got the right treatment for it. After retesting a few months later the bug was gone but still having constant bloat and lose stool and diarrhea. Ive been going through this so long and I just don't know what to do any more. After all my research you're the only Dr that actually talked about the subject. I just need to figure out what's the next direction I should go.
Thank you for your video. Ive never heard of anyone with my problem. Ive had constant diarrhea since I was born. Accidents when I started school, when out shopping on vacations etc. I remember being taken to a doctor when I was around 5 years old and he said something about colitis, I was never taken back. I am 62 years old and have had many test, stool, parasite, CT, etc. so diagnosed with IBS. Felt like it was because they couldnt figure it out. Immodium works but I would have to take it everyday. Anxiety,stress and of course what I eat (everything, practically) makes it worst. It makes me feel weak and depressed. twice in my life I had constipation and ended up in emergency because of the intense pain?!!!! Have you ever heard of anyone having diarrhea all of their life?
@swintegrative
3 жыл бұрын
Not diarrhea but loose stools all of their life.
If I cure my IBS because of u I will forever love u
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I hope the information helps you as well.
Great video!I have 2 questions:The first one is that i had an food infection experience and after the infection i have the ibs symptoms.How can i know if i have post Ibs or permanent ibs?The second one is that in case of having post-ibs,are there low chances to recover because 8 months have passed,or it is common for many people to take this time to recover?
@swintegrative
Ай бұрын
There is a test for post infectious IBS called IBS smart. Its a good test for this specific question (i have separate vide on this. look in digestion playlist) but there are other methods to validate too. There are lots of function and naturopathic treatment options for someone at the 8 mo mark and beyond to treat IBS or PI-IBS. good luck 👍
Hello, my daughter is 4. She got infected with entamoeba hystolitica. She is suffering from post infection ibs. She seems to be going under a lot of stress and anxiety. From your experience how can I approach her doctor to make sure we get to the best plan and resolution for my daughter? What should I request form them? Thank you.
My GI specialist didn’t do any testing on me . I’m so screwed …he just told me post viral ibs. We did a colonoscopy.
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Well even if it is viral you can still do the IBS smart test. that test will tell you for sure it is not bacterial.
Im going trough this since 3weeks alternating d/c,went to doc he made only cbc blood test and basic stool test both were negative and fine so he said it seems 2b ibs,but how it started it felt like this watery D. stomach spazms,tirednes like typical stomach flu,then it got so much better for few days than went back but lighter,till now alternating d/c with bloating
@swintegrative
Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. I have several other videos on PI-IBS. Look under "digestion" playlist. Also the IBS-smart test is helpful for diagnosis but not always necessary. Some people do go back to normal without any additional support, just time.
Thank you so much for the video. I ordered the GI Repair Powder and the DGL Powder. Do you mind explaining how they are different and most importantly, how to use them? Thank you so much! (I emailed you via your website to set up an appointment btw).
@swintegrative
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mauricio, glad to hear it. We will discuss in detail during your visit.
@mauriciom6038
3 жыл бұрын
@@swintegrative Dr. I tried to contact you via the ¨schedule appointment¨ section of your website a few days ago. Is there any way I can contact you via email to set up an appointment? Thank you so much!
@swintegrative
3 жыл бұрын
you should hear from someone tomorrow.
@Idgaf-1998
2 жыл бұрын
@@mauriciom6038 did you take his treatment? Did the treatment work for you?
@mauriciom6038
2 жыл бұрын
@@Idgaf-1998 Hi Light. I haven't been able to visit with Dr. Terranella yet but I have taken both products (DGI & GI) since August and they have definitely worked well for me. I haven't noticed a huge effect on my overall gastrointestinal function but when I eat too much before bed, for example, and I take them, they do wonders for me. Or when I'm bloated or gassy. They really settle my stomach. I hope this helps you!
Could you explain more about microbes and how to detect which one is present
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kory, yes I may do a separate vide on this.
And do you think the gi repair powder would be a good option ? If it seems like it won’t go away , etc ? Because at the moment I’ve lost a lot of my life , can’t really enjoy life , can’t really do what I used to .
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Hi JTB, sorry to hear that. GI Repair will not hurt but it may not be enough. You need to try to get tested to see if it is infectious IBS, which microbe is present and treat that.
@jasonwest7476
Жыл бұрын
Are you doing any better now?
@TheFracturedfuture
Жыл бұрын
Just eat papaya and cabbage juice for gut repair and natural antimicrobials like oregano, clove, garlic, lemon and epazote to eliminate pathogens.
Good day Dr. I had covid 3 weeks ago and all my fevers are gone etc but for some reason I still have painful gas, belching, and lava like diarrhea. Bacteria is already gone according to hospital. I’ve been taking Align for 5 days and still no change. I have a colonoscopy scheduled Aug 18th but I definitely need something for trapped gas pain?
@user-zv2xh4qr1o
Жыл бұрын
Hell , what are the consequences of Colonscopy, have you cured ?
@avarose04
Жыл бұрын
I have the same from Covid. Are you better now?
@Chronicallythrivingwithshadae
Ай бұрын
Simethecone has been my only gas relief
Could long term fasting (5 - 7 days) help with recovery?
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
Possibly
Hi Dr. Taranella! How can I get in touch with you? I’m desperate for some truly qualified help. My GI specialist doesn’t even know about the ibs smart test. I need to deal with someone who’s truly “In the know” and qualified. Please advise at your convenience. Thank you kindly!-Jason
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
Drt@swintegrativemedicine.com or through website form
i had like stress bad habit eating or may b post infectious bcz i was eating from out side.. 3 week back then i took cipro improve my sym.. my crp is normal no clieac i took 2 week rifaxamin.. will it be cured now?? wht should i do
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
hard to know if that will cure it or not. you will have to see if you still have symptoms. The IBS smart test can help too.
Hi Doctor my post infectious IBS was caused by a viral infection in 2019 (Gastroenteritis aka Norovirus) and ever since then I have been unable to tolerate Gluten or Wheat of any kind I can handle milk in moderate levels though. If I eat any Wheat or Gluten based products like bread, noodles, pizzas or even Fried Chicken I will have a full IBS attack where I'm literally crippled on the floor in pain. Will this ever improve? Thank You.
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
It is hard to say. Those are foods a lot of people react to. You might want to consider doing the IBS smart blood test. It is more for bacteria but at least it will rule that out.
@monah3477
Жыл бұрын
How are you now?
I have got amoeba dysentery I took metronidazole and it went away but after that I have erosion in dudonem gas flatulance stomach gruling semi solid stool it is pi-ibs or dudotenties causing it ???
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Manish, it is hard to say for sure without the whole story but sounds like it.
@arunavachakraborty4086
7 ай бұрын
Hey man! I'm also facing the same problem now! How are you now
Had c diff 4 months ago and my gut hasn’t been the same since. Flare ups every few week and my stomach constantly make’s embarrassing loud noises even when not hungry. What do I do about this?
@marinasmith4772
6 ай бұрын
Try fiber and fermented foods. There is more and more data supporting this approach. I had c diff 6 years ago and still have some lingering issues...mostly GI distress after eating many foods. I had to eliminate gluten, avocados, blueberries, nuts, popcorn and many other higher fiber foods but it really helped.
@JacobAaliyahJordanCasarez
4 ай бұрын
I had recurring c diff about 1 year ago my gut has never been the same . Still struggling. I am on a whole foods diet , bit definitely no dairy , no gluten, no nuts or seeds for me . Currently going thru a flare up . This suks wishing you well
@LittleWitch1990
4 ай бұрын
Probiotics help me a lot I had C diff and took vancomycin 4 times a day and at the same time 30 million 50 million and 60 million probiotics I would alternate some days. I also have ulcerative colitis so it was double the struggle forgot to mention that I stop eating anything with sugars absolutely 0 sugar c diff feeds on it
So I’m 19 . And for almost 2 months I’ve been dealing with gut/intestines pain and nausea. I’ve been to multiple doctors , gi specialist and told I have ibs . Im on plenty of medications and it’s just so annoying. It’s pretty much been an everyday thing for me . What should/ can I do to manage symptoms better ?
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
How you doing now?
@cruisertechgt
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Align and Metamucil …
@monah3477
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now?
@TheFracturedfuture
Жыл бұрын
Eat natural antimicrobials like oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and epazote.
Hi, if I'm positive in IBS smart test, what can I do? Do you treat this? How can I contact with you? I live in Barcelona, Spain, so I'll need online consultation. Thanks!! another question, do you speak spanish?
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
You can contact me DrT@swintegrativemedicine.com I also made a course on PI-IBS
@jessicarahman7089
4 ай бұрын
@@swintegrativeHi Doctor, I had a stomach virus from food poisoning in April 2022. I'm still experiencing chronic diharrea (post-infectious ibs symptoms) for almost 2 years now and I just hate my life. Everyday is a struggle and I miss my normal life. I recently just got a Comprehensive Stool Analysis done and waiting for my results. Can this test show access microbes or overgrowth of a virus in the intestines?
@swintegrative
4 ай бұрын
@@jessicarahman7089 it depends on the technology in the test but generally speaking they can some are more sensitive than others.
So here's my story, Female, age 22, In nov 2022, I got serious stomach flu or infection. I got tested again and my doc said I don't have any infection now but I was still having mild symptoms like stomach pain, and mucus in stool etc. It's been three months. My life is hell. I don't have any chronic disease, I always have strong gut before. I don't have ibs. And I'm confused now. Someone help me what is wrong with me.
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like post infectious IBS. Sometimes it just takes longer for things to resolve. check out my course for more ideas.
@sophiapink6690
Жыл бұрын
@@swintegrative thank you for reply. One more question, it will heal or it's gonna be like this for rest of my life?? And yes I will surely try your course.
@bobbrown-so2gt
Жыл бұрын
@@sophiapink6690how are you doing now?
@sophiapink6690
Жыл бұрын
@@bobbrown-so2gt i am good now, eating everything, what my trick is I started eating everything slowly slowly so my stomach can get used to it. So the trick is eat little of everything and let your stomach get used to it.
@shubh1243
10 ай бұрын
@@sophiapink6690are you 100% cure
In july I got sick. I had eaten chicken and after that my stool wasn't the same... A few days later it got worse. I went to the doctors and got to do different types of tests. The tests didn't show anything. I was told to go home and rest and eat "kind food". Now my stool is a little better, but my bowel's rutine is way off..and my stomach reacts to food it never reacted to before. I should add that before July my stomach was fine. Nothing wrong with it. Is it too late for my stomach to get back to normal? Do I have to live with this now? I'm going to see a specialist doctor now in October, but I don't know what type of tests I should ask the doctor to take to see if I have PI-IBS (I'm from Sweden) Do you know what tests I should ask for and what to look for in the tests?
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jessica, It can go back to normal but some people need more digestive support. See if they can do the "IBS-smart" test.
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
How you doing now?
@m_s7407
2 жыл бұрын
Has it gotten better?
@rajkislay4898
2 жыл бұрын
Take bael supplement ,it will cure two weeks.
@monah3477
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now??
Can salmonella stay present in the digestive tract for years?
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sally, It is theoretically possible. I have never seen this though.
Sir I was diagnosed with post infectious ibs after a severe bacterial proctitis and gastroenteritis (both same bacteria) sir it started at 2019 and I have rectal pain with semi solid stools of frequency 4-5 times a day now it looks like gradually the inflammation is coming down in my rectum with improvement in my stool Now it's 2022 still have symptoms but severity was less.. My doc gave me rifaximin(550mg thrice in day) with probiotic(vsl#3) for 14 days and 550mg once with added probiotic(vsl#3) for one month and later he suggested me saccromyces boulardii (probiotic yeast) daily with nutritional supplement (predominant in zinc) Will it cure over time in future in my case
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
That 's hard to say for sure depends on the bacteria. I can say that doesn't sounds like a bad plan.
@siddharthagowda
Жыл бұрын
Sir Thanx for reply What should I do to cure it. Please give me suggestions..
@user-zv2xh4qr1o
Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now ? I have IP-IBS and would try this cure !!!
@shubh1243
10 ай бұрын
@@siddharthagowda Are u ok now?
What do you mean only half recover!?!? This has gone on long enough. I got c.diff because of dental antibiotics, routine dental work, It was cured after 9 months of hell with pi-ibs following right after. And youre saying 50/50 I might just be stuck like this for the rest of my life!!?!!?
@user-zv2xh4qr1o
Жыл бұрын
Have you cured from PI-IBS & how ?
@fitzzcarraldo
Жыл бұрын
@@user-zv2xh4qr1o I have not. Its still going on.
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
That was if you do nothing but there are treatments and things you can do to improve things. It does typically require testing and diagnostics. I have a course that is almost finished on this topic
@user-tu9xr4ee6k
7 ай бұрын
Hi,Are you doing better these days?
What about reoccurring Cdiff? Can it be cured?
@swintegrative
Жыл бұрын
Yes it can
@chyanneraine
Жыл бұрын
@@swintegrative been dealing with it off and on over a year. On the antibiotics now ( again)
@JacobAaliyahJordanCasarez
4 ай бұрын
FMT only thing that worked for my recurring c diff . Had it one year ago. The Infection is gone but my gut has not been the same since 😕 wishing you luck
@chyanneraine
4 ай бұрын
Did a cat scan and the doctor said it was colitis! Hmm
@chyanneraine
4 ай бұрын
@@JacobAaliyahJordanCasarezwhat is FMT?
I ate a restricted diet for several months and it was cured. No dairy especially.
@swintegrative
4 ай бұрын
yes that works for some. thanks for sharing.
@strawberrymilkk4583
4 ай бұрын
@swintegrative I got medication induced IBS-D with lactose intolerance and histamine intolerance. I ultimately ate the same handful of safe food options for breakfast + lunch for 6 months, and meat + rice or potatoes for dinner.
Sir I am suffering from ibs d from last 2 years and I don't know whether is it PI-IBS or ibs ..2 years ago I ate an left over meat and this started from that day...since that no treatment is working for me...I want to know whether is it PI-IBS OR IBS.
@izuku1068
2 жыл бұрын
And please if you can suggest some herbs to help my case?
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Get the IBS -smart test.
@izuku1068
2 жыл бұрын
@@swintegrative did that few days ago it turned it out pi-ibs can it be cured sir?
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
@@izuku1068 how you doing now?
@izuku1068
2 жыл бұрын
@@sweethome4175 suffering nothing is working out 🥲
I've been having symptoms of ibs but I don't think I have it, so can the symptoms completely go away? I read that it can after 2 to 4 days never mind it's more likely bowel obstruction for me and it's very treatable:)
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
Yes most fo the time infectious IBS does go away.
@Daw64
2 жыл бұрын
@@swintegrative fortunately it was just stomach flu. I heard when stomach flu happens it infects your intestines causing bowel obstruction. thankfully I'm feeling way better now. thanks for replying
@swintegrative
2 жыл бұрын
that's good.
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
@@Daw64 how you get cured nd feeling better? Any suggestions
I had shrimp on July, 15th 2021 and had diarrhea for one week straight. My bowl movement routine never been the same. Now I have diarrhea every other week. When I went to the doctor for blood work and stool sample nothing came up. I think I have this, what do you suggest I should take to improve it? Also before getting sick I was healthy and never had this problem.
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
How are you now?
@m_s7407
2 жыл бұрын
@@sweethome4175 I have diarrhea every two weeks but I’m try Gi repair this week and see if that helps
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
@@m_s7407 do you have cramping in abdominal with diarrhea???
@m_s7407
2 жыл бұрын
@@sweethome4175 no cramping just diarrhea.
@sweethome4175
2 жыл бұрын
@@m_s7407 by just ignoring you can cure diarrhea I also had diarrhea but now it's almost cure I'm on normal diet now I don't over think should I eat this food or not.. Hope you will cure
Not helpful...you really didn't offer anything.