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Posted 9/21/2011 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
I'll get the gross one out of the way first turn   Any tips on how to quit going to the bathroom? I am taking probiotics already, but things just won't stop! I am waiting for test results for C. Diff, but I need any and all help I can get here.

Second, has anyone gotten C. Diff? And, if I do have it does that mean I can't take antibiotics anymore?

Third, if herxing can it give you a cough? My chest feels heavy and I have a weird cough, but it isn't a chest cold. I haven't really herxed yet because nothing has really worked yet, so I am just confused. Thanks in advance for responses!

Posted 9/21/2011 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
The type of probiotic you take is very important. I swear by VSL#3 brand. Expensive, but it truly works. Stopped my gross gut issues almost immediately....but I did stop antibiotics (temporarily) to get things 'back in order'.
Posted 9/21/2011 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
HI Alone&scared!
Seems like it's been a while since we've heard from you!

You're taking abx, right? You'll want to stay away from any natural clays, but I think you can take Diatomaceous Earth - but beware! For me it only takes 1 tbsp and nothing moves for 3 days! Be sure to keep taking your probiotics though. Are you taking enough probiotics? Are you only taking 1 or 2 types of the good bacteria? If so, you might want to look into using Kefir instead. To learn about kefir, here is one site of many on the web: www.kefir.net/

I haven't heard that herxing can cause of cough, but I do know that here where I live the ragweed is starting to bloom -ugh! Could it be due to seasonal allergies? You might want to try an anti-histamine as they can sometimes help with the herxing as well.

The heavy chest feeling is common with Babesia....I think...if my brain is working correctly today. idea Maybe it would be best to wait for others to answer???LOL!
Posted 9/21/2011 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Found this:
A well known immunologist dr. ing. Ger Rijkers has this to say on C. Difficile:
"Clostridium Difficile is an ordinary gut bacterium that can become dominant because of the antibiotics. Then you can get infection of the colon. The patient has strong diarrhea and risks dehydration. Antibiotics will worsen the problem, because it can become resistant for antibiotics.
What helps is the probiotic Lactobacillus Plantarum. It helps to bring back the balance. We have seen major results of this the past year" (2008)

For more about this man Interview is in English!

Post Edited (Sunnyman) : 9/21/2011 1:42:36 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/21/2011 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
THanks everyone. Yes, it has been a while!
I am taking a probiotic from GNC that is a 50billion one. I just recently switched to it because I was taking a cheap 20million one and no matter how many I took it didn't help. This one does help, but not as much as I need it to. I will try Kefir and some of the other things suggested. Thanks so much for all of the help!
Posted 9/21/2011 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. When probiotics are involved don't cheap out. The more expensive ones really are the way to go, Kefir too! I had the heavy chest feeling- But also heart issue. If you have a rapid heart rate, don't mess with that- get it checked out, tachycardia can back blood into the lungs and cause clots (or so my cardiologist warns). However, I feel I have turned the corner lately and one of the things that happened was I coughed for a while then one morning coughed up this huge amount of... gross... but I really feel things are clearing out... Hang in there.
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