As a person with fibromyalgia or ME/CFS, could I have SIBO as well as IBS?
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Celeste Cooper answered:Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) symptoms are often confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Certainly people with IBS can also have SIBO, and it seems may be at a higher risk. Therefore, SIBO should be considered in fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue patients with IBS.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) symptoms are often confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Certainly people with IBS can also have SIBO, and it seems may be at a higher risk. Therefore, SIBO should be considered in... More -
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:Absolutely. SIBO is very common in ME/CFS/fibromyalgia, as is irritable bowel syndrome. Interestingly, a major cause of the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is the underactive thyroid function often seen in CFS and fibromyalgia. Thyroid is a major contributor to healthy bowel movement; called peristalsis, it keeps the small intestine clear of infections.
Absolutely. SIBO is very common in ME/CFS/fibromyalgia, as is irritable bowel syndrome. Interestingly, a major cause of the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is the underactive thyroid function often seen in CFS and fibromyalgia. Thyroid is a... More
