From my understanding of the abdomen and the J pouch;  abdomen pains and discomfort will be within the small intestine as the J pouch is much lower and deeper within the pelvis; that's how it was explained to me.

Abdomen and muscle pains could be a sign of dehydration or maybe a low potassium level, either by not consuming the correct foods or failing to absorb potassium from your diet.

Charlie, are you having any more gas than usual? Does the pain move?

I have tried to pinpoint the pain in many ways, Scott. Generally speaking, yes. It’s also throughout the day but very random. Sometimes I get a decent break, thinking maybe it’s over. Then it comes back. And yes, I do have more gas than usual. I feel like crap!!!

This could perhaps be SIBO, but it’s not entirely clear. What does your gastroenterologist think?

I went to my general physician today regarding said issues. Since my surgeon is 6 1/2 hours away ( Cleveland Clinic), I will call him and see what his thoughts are and go from there. I’ve heard of SIBO. What do you know about it? It’s my understand that it’s a bacterial overgrown of the small intestines. I’m not sure if it would produce my painful abdomen symptoms. It kept me up all night!

PS: As I’m messaging you, my X-ray results just came back “normal.” This is so puzzling!

Thanks again!

SIBO can can excess gas production, sometimes lots of it. Gas stretches the small intestine and can hurt like heck. I don’t know how much gas you’re producing, but when I was diagnosed with SIBO I had become a gas production facility, and that was the key diagnostic symptom.

Hi Scott,

Was this your first bout with SIBO and did its symptoms involve your hole belly?

How were you tested?

How long did you have it and what meds were you treated with?

How long were you treated before feeliing better?

Thanks,

Charlie