u/Sudden_Moodswing

I am waiting for my SSA/SSB results and am curious how long they take. I had multiple blood tests draw on July 29th. All other results have come back but not the SSA/SSB. Is this a test that takes longer to process? I live in a mid sized city and I do know that some tests need to be send elsewhere to process.

I (50f)have lost approximately 60 pounds. My face is so much thinner now but I have jowls ( sagging cheeks) and a turkey neck. I have a simple skincare routine; cleanse, tone, moisturize. Is this something guasha or brushing will help with? Any recommended products?

Finished up my 10 day round of antibiotics exactly 1 week ago. The gas and bloating never went away but the 5-7 daily urgent trips to the bathroom did……until today. God I wish this would go away.

I am on day 7/10 taking Bactrim. This week was the first week in a LONG time that I wasn't running to the bathroom constantly....until today. The nausea and bathroom visits are almost debilitating. At one point during a severe period of nausea I felt like I was on fire. Super hot, sweating and felt like I was going to vomit. Went to the bathroom and right after I started feeling better. Is this an expected experience? My provider gave me zero information as to what to expect when taking this med.

So while I argue and plead with my insurance company for them to cover my RX for Xifaxan, my Dr. put me on sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) and cholestyramine. Today was the first day I took them both (4 hours apart) and man did I feel awful. I swear my blood sugar dropped super low. I was nauseous, light headed, minor head ache and felt exhausted. Has anyone used this combo of meds? Do I Gove it some time to see if these symptoms subside?

I have heard folks talk about getting the "keto flu" when they start a keto diet. Is there a SIBO flu? I started a bi-phasic SIBO diet a week and a half ago and the last few days have slept terribly and have had a nagging headache that I just can't seem to shake. Curious if the new eating habits and my headache and poor sleep are connected.

I am the daughter of a veteran and the wive of a combat vet. Caregiving for a veteran can be challenging and I have been unable to find a subreddit that addresses these challenges. So I made my own! r/VeteranCaregivers is a place for anyone that has or is a caregiver of a veteran. The sub is VERY new but please join to share resources, support, ideas, experiences, and friendship.

I (50f)have my breath test scheduled. I think I know what to expect and have my instructions. But man do I have some anxiety about the week leading up to it. The instructions so absolutely no Imodium for a week before the test. We are camping for the 4 days leading up to the test and just about everything I eat comes out within 30-60 minutes...and it is URGENT, fast, and furious, and the gas in the evening is embarrassing and uncontrollable without the Imodium. Anyone have any test friendly solutions?

I also have anxiety about the results. My fear is that everything comes back normal and I am back to not knowing what or why I am having these symptoms. I had to ask multiple times to even have the test even though my provider stated that my symptoms are SIBOesque.