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Posted 1/2/2011 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I started my son up again on VSL about 3-4 days ago.  It seems that his D has been getting worse with ALOT of gas.. will the VSL do this to him? He's gone from 3 times a day in the bathroom to 7-8?
Thanks Maria

Posted 1/3/2011 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Is VSL the first probiotic he's been on? Sometimes it takes a while to adjust. Maybe you could give him smaller doses and work up over a few days? There are lots of people on here with probiotic experience that might have better advice.
Posted 1/3/2011 3:55 AM (GMT 0)
Actually, yes, this is the first probiotic he's been on. I think of how little his belly is.. being only 5. I've cut down already on the doses... I hope he has a good night's sleep tonight. I gave him a massage with lavender oil and I have the humidifier running for his dry nasal passages. I hope that relaxes him...
I notice you have "crohns colitis" - can you please explain this briefly to me? One of my son's GI's thinks that's what he has. The other 2 said Crohns.
Thanks, M
Posted 1/3/2011 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Is your VSL in the sachet packets or capsule form? The packets have a filler which could aggravate his tummy.

In any case, you might want to start with lactobacillus acidophilus FIRST, then gradually increase strains and total number of active cultures. VSL is the most powerful one on the market and contains some less-common strains. It can upset anyone's gut while they're adjusting.

Have you considered making your own yogurt and/or other fermented foods for the beneficial bacteria? Besides Elaine Gottschall's book, there's another great one called "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon that has a section on making fermented foods. It's a GREAT book!
Posted 1/3/2011 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to ALL of you for your responses.  I really do feel alone with all of this.. I remember when I had my one and only MAJOR flare...I felt so alone, I didn't talk to anyone about it.. and my family members thought it was just some sort of virus I would get over... the funniest thing is, I DID get over it... BUT, unfortunately, it is still lurking somewhere in my bowels, it is just a matter of time. Anyway, I think my son's case is different, I have UC (or so the Drs. thought back then, who knows it may be CD) and my son hads Crohn's...

I digress.

I brought down the yogurt maker and I am going to make it tonight.  I also contacted a nutritionist who specializes in SCD, I am waiting to hear back from her..

Emom- I have never heard of nurishing traditions. I will look that up now.

Maybe this VSL is NOT working with the Pentasa?  His bowel movements LOOK different.  They are loose as they always are, but it looks like it is "cleaning him out" does that make sense?  I also think he is dehydrated, too... which makes me nervous...

Anyway, sorry to go on and on.. i am just so nervous over all of this.. i blew through a red light last night.. with the kids in the car.

M

 

Posted 1/3/2011 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
HI M
FYI - There are a few folks here who have given me great advise which I have acted on, one of them is EMOM from above. I bought on her reccomendation "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon and "Life without bread". I do SCD, with broth based and lactose fermented foods from "Nourishing Traditions, with low carbs from "Life without bread' and no pork from "Makers Diet". This is working for me. All of the books I found to ha ve great information even if you do not incorporate into your diet.
Let me warn you. Once you know some of the stuff in the books it will be very hard to go back to the old ways of eating.
Dave
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