For the bacteria thing look up some information on SIBO (Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth).I've been thinking of asking my doctor to try out the antibiotic just to see if SIBO is my problem, though I'm taking Probiotics and Peppermint Oil already, which are supposed to help with SIBO and I haven't noticed any miracles yet.Perhaps you should try some Peppermint Oil capsules yourself?