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Posted 9/15/2013 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
I take acidophilus but am now introducing a good probiotic after dealing with gut issues that I assume are from the antibiotics. I'm about 2 months into treatment.

Should my doctor have put me on a probiotic from the beginning? I know we have to really advocate for ourselves, but I'm just wondering why she didn't have me do this from the beginning, as it may have helped with the stomach distress I'm now experiencing.

I already have so many doubts with this disease that doubting my doctor is not one I want to bring into the mix!

I guess some just have more time/information about the "whole" body, and not just the antibiotics.
Posted 9/15/2013 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I think she should have, but she may not have an understanding of how important they are to our overall health, sick or not. You could add some kefir or yogurt (make sure it has live cultures) or Kombucha. Fermented vegetables are a good source too, as long as they aren't pasteurized. Maybe you can educate your doctor. :) Good luck.
Posted 9/15/2013 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Binduspire...I use Mega Food's Mega Flora Plus probiotics. 50 billion CFU's. It works really well for me. A member told me about it a while ago. Good luck and yes we have to sometimes educate our doctors :-(
Posted 9/15/2013 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
This is the one I rx mostly to my Lyme patients. Best on the market. Also good to include an active Vitamin B Complex with this as well

Pure Encapsulation Probiotic 50

And the fact that any MD would not recommend a good probiotic at this point is a scary thought.
The body cannot heal without a well working gut.
Posted 9/15/2013 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, everyone.

I just picked up a good probiotic at our health store down the street. Most of the kind folks working there have all had Lyme, so they are a great help.
Posted 9/15/2013 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
Our doc has us on one called Theralac.

Binduspire, that's great that you have a store with Lymies working there.
Posted 9/16/2013 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Another good probiotic is Ther-Biotic Complete from Klaire Labs. It does need to be refrigerated. My ND has me taking it with meals.
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