April 2004 PMID 15020342

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing.

M Pimentel, D Wallace, D Hallegua, E Chow, Y Kong, S Park, H C Lin

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What people are saying

The discussions indicate moderate interest and engagement, with references to the study such as the mention of findings linking breath test results to pain severity in fibromyalgia. The tone is neutral and informational, showing recognition of the study's importance but lacking strong emotional or critical language that would suggest high impact or controversy.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings without strong opinions for or against the results.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show curiosity about the potential link between IBS and fibromyalgia, though not deeply exploring it.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants briefly mention the significance of lactulose breath testing but do not elaborate or critique the methods extensively.

ImpactModerate impact

The findings seem to generate some awareness but are not seen as revolutionary or fully conclusive by the community.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that an abnormal lactulose breath test, indicating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), is more common and severe in fibromyalgia patients compared to those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
  • Patients with fibromyalgia showed higher hydrogen production levels on the breath test, and these levels were linked to the intensity of somatic pain.
  • The findings suggest that the relationship between SIBO and fibromyalgia may be stronger than with IBS, and that breath test results could be related to pain severity in fibromyalgia.]

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Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[209.2] . Pimentel M, Wallace D, Hallegua D, Chow E, Kong Y, Park S, et al. A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004;63(4):450-2. #reference

Aug 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 509 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[209.2] . Pimentel M, Wallace D, Hallegua D, Chow E, Kong Y, Park S, et al. A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004;63(4):450-2. #reference

Aug 22, 2020 · 1 like · 509 followers View post →
Finne.
@martinfinne · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing https://t.co/gD8ViDithk

Dec 16, 2022 · 2,200 followers View post →
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@OneYMedia · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing – PMC https://t.co/0pGqeNCjdz

Dec 16, 2022 · 957 followers View post →
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@OneYMedia · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing - PMC | @scoopit https://t.co/2wseLURfKr

Dec 16, 2022 · 957 followers View post →
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@DomCrockett · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. @FoodMarble https://t.co/fBFk9kwzoA

Apr 12, 2024 · 565 followers View post →

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@DomCrockett · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. @FoodMarble https://t.co/fBFk9kwzoA

Apr 12, 2024 · 565 followers View post →
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@OneYMedia · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing – PMC https://t.co/0pGqeNCjdz

Dec 16, 2022 · 957 followers View post →
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@OneYMedia · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing - PMC | @scoopit https://t.co/2wseLURfKr

Dec 16, 2022 · 957 followers View post →
Finne.
@martinfinne · X

A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing https://t.co/gD8ViDithk

Dec 16, 2022 · 2,200 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[209.2] . Pimentel M, Wallace D, Hallegua D, Chow E, Kong Y, Park S, et al. A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004;63(4):450-2. #reference

Aug 22, 2020 · 1 like · 509 followers View post →
Probiyotik
@probioticist · X

[209.2] . Pimentel M, Wallace D, Hallegua D, Chow E, Kong Y, Park S, et al. A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004;63(4):450-2. #reference

Aug 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 509 followers View post →