Re: FBO Questions. Very important, please answer.
When did it start? (Any pertinent details would be welcome)
Right about 5 years ago, a senior in high school. I had eaten at a Chinese buffet and got what I figured to be food poisoning and it just got worse from there
Were you taking any
Antibiotics at the time?
No
Is it continuous or intermittent?
Continuous
Does it increase when you're anxious or around people?
Probably, due to excessive sweating, but I avoid people as much as I possibly can
Does it vary according to Diet?
I have not tried a diet yet
Does it vary in smell?
Not really, seems to be consistently a fecal smell. That's what I've heard from people who told me I smell too.
What remedies have you attempted?
Probiotics (Align), miralax, psyllium (All separately)
What were the results?
No change whatsoever
Have you taken any tests?
I've had a number of procedures at tests done. Couple colonoscopies, endoscopy, defecography, tests for Crohn's and UC, hydrogen breath test
If so what were the results.
all "normal"
Do you suffer from IBS-like symptoms? (details please)
Yes. Stomach aches and burning after eating, diarrhea, etc
Do you suffer from constipation?
Not really
Diarrhea?
Yes
Any other details you could provide would be very helpful. The more information, the better.