Need help / Severe SIBO, anxiety, hypothyroidism
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I've tried everything, including Ray Peat's methods. I can't take it anymore and just can't stand it. I have anxiety attacks all day long, especially around other people, I blush and have hot flashes.
By the way, I'm male and 22 years old
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@StephanO said in Need help / Severe SIBO, anxiety, hypothyroidism:
I've tried everything, including Ray Peat's methods. I can't take it anymore and just can't stand it. I have anxiety attacks all day long, especially around other people, I blush and have hot flashes.
By the way, I'm male and 22 years old
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you can healRay Peats methods?
What is that?Please also let us know:
-what you are eating
-Supplements?
-Past dietary history
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Hi,
I realized my preceding posts were not clear enough. So I've changed with the help ChatGPT to choose a more appropriate form.SIBO/SIFO – First Steps before Doing too Much
When your system is too weak to handle supplements or most foods, the first goal is to stabilize and preserve energy.
Trying many things at once only adds confusion and stress. Instead, we start small — with what’s easiest and most tolerable — to rebuild a minimum ground.
1. Understanding What’s Going On
SIBO (or SIFO) is an overgrowth of bacteria or fungi in the small intestine.
It causes bloating, pain, fatigue, anxiety, and food intolerance — sometimes leading to “leaky gut.”
When gas and waste stagnate, pressure builds up, and digestion slows. That’s why improving motility (intestinal movement) is a first key step.
2. Focus on Simple, Energy-Saving Measures
Before adding supplements:
• Eat light and attractive foods that feel safe — don’t force strict diets at first.
• Avoid grazing: leave 4–5 hours between meals to let your gut clean itself naturally (MMC cycle).
• A short overnight fast (≈12h) helps the system reset.
• Gentle prokinetic support (like low-dose Resolor) may help, under supervision.
• Manage stress, rest, and protect energy before trying to “fix” everything.
3. Learning and Choosing a Clear Direction
Many protocols exist, but the goal is to avoid getting lost.
You can start by exploring reliable, structured approaches — especially Dr. Antonello d’Oro’s work, which explains how to understand and gradually manage SIBO/SIFO.
For Further Guidance – Dr. Antonello d’Oro
Dr. d’Oro offers a clear, step-by-step protocol on SIBO and SIFO (in French).
His articles explain:
• How to recognize SIBO and its different forms.
• How to manage treatment without exhausting yourself.
• How to prevent relapses and rebuild tolerance.
Key links (in French)
• Le SIBO, comprendre et diagnostiquer – Part 1 (Understanding & Diagnossing)
https://www.lanutrition-sante.ch/le-sibo-quand-vos-problemes-de-sante-viennent-de-lintestin-grele-partie-1-comprendre-et-diagnostiquer/
• Le SIBO, la prise en charge – Part 2 (management)
https://www.lanutrition-sante.ch/le-sibo-quand-vos-problemes-de-sante-viennent-de-lintestin-grele-partie-2-la-prise-en-charge/
• Empêcher la récidive – Part 3 (Preventing recurrence, the often forgotten part)
https://www.lanutrition-sante.ch/partie-3-empecher-la-recidive-du-sibo-la-partie-souvent-oubliee/
• Intolérance à l’histamine – Part 4 (main symptoms : headaches, hives, and flushing, as well as gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and bloating)
https://www.lanutrition-sante.ch/le-sibo-partie-4-intolerance-a-lhistamine/
• SIBO et candidose, une association fréquente (When SIBO and candidiasis go hand in hand).
https://www.lanutrition-sante.ch/sibo-et-candidose-de-lintestin-grele-une-association-frequente-a-connaitre/Additional references for background learning:
Dr. Marc Pimentel*, Dr. Bella Lindemans, and Dr. Nirala Jacobi also offer valuable insights — but keep Dr. d’Oro as your main reference for now to stay focused.
Note that before supplementing or optimizing the nutrients, avoid several ways / tracks, if you dn’t want to lose energy, required to recover. This is what often makes the difference in recovering and gaining the upper hand.
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@StephanO, I second what Peatful asked, but until you figure out the root cause of the hypothyroidism, you may find it helpful to carry a bottle of sugar & salt water (or sugar & salt in coconut water) with you to lower your adrenaline when you get an attack. I used to get daily adrenaline attacks that resulted in convulsions and syncope and the sugar & salt water worked within 15 minutes without fail so hopefully it helps you, too.
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SIBO and/or candida are just normal when you are hypothyroid. Do not try to fix those if you haven't resolved the hypothyroidism!
You are likely to cause significant damage in the attempt. Killing bacteria releases significant toxins and they will regrow in like a week. If they don't they are gonna be replaced by even worse bacteria. No way to win.
To fix hypothyroidism change your diet to mostly milk and fruit. Takes about 2 years, don't be impatient. Your gut will probably improve by itself afterwards, if not then you can experiment. NDT or synthetic thyroid are just for managing symptoms.
Anxiety: Reduce your serotonin levels.
To do that:
- L-Theanine - Increases GABA and Dopamine levels in the brain, Dopamine reduces Serotonin,
- L-Glycine - Affects your nervous system so that it doesn't signal Serotonin increase.
- L-Taurine - Lowers serotonin release directly.
- Ginger - Lowers the synthesis of serotonin.
In combination incredibly potent. They all dissolve in hot water, steep some ginger in hot water and add like half a tea spoon Theanine, half a tea spoon Taurine and one tea spoon of Glycine. Sugar to taste. Anxiety should go away basically instantly.
