WOW!! I learn something almost daily from other MGers! Thanks!

Had to look up the small bacterial overgrowth. Definitely sounds possible! I have had a problem with candida overgrowth (too many antibiotics as a child) and have been taking ONE Nystatin pill daily. Will cut that out for awhile to see if yeast can "rebalance" the bacteria. I also WAS on Topamax for migraines -- it turns your system acid -- and messed with my stomach. My BMI has dropped in the past year to 21.

You are SO RIGHT about how "unfun" this is. I find myself thinking TOO MUCH about where restrooms are (in public venues).

Again, thanks SO MUCH for this info.......I will be better informed when I see the doc!