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Posted 5/24/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
So prior to starting treatment and taking probiotics my BM were completely normal (may I add when I quit taking them for a few days they return to their normalness). I've addressed this with my LLMD that they aren't solid, etc and she instructed me to take more, so I am now taking 4 Jarrow brand probiotics (stable dophilus) and 4 Custom Probiotics (mulitiple strain acidophilus) and they are still not what they were prior to treatment and probiotics.

Anyways, has anyone else been having this issue? I have been taking metamucil to help and it has made them better-it's not that I can't go it's just not a healthy go. :)
Posted 5/24/2014 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Gingeranne8
I sooo know what you mean. For the longest time I was completely constipated, and hen when I did go, the were not full BM. I still don't go as well as I did before, but definitely an improvement. The trick? I was told by another on this forum to take magnesium. I take magnesium oxide, powder form. Started out at 1/4 teaspoon, I now take 1/2 teaspoon daily. I take it with other supplements, not at same time as meds or probiotics. Wow, what a godsend!!
Good luck....
Posted 5/24/2014 3:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hmm...maybe I should try magnesium oxide. Right now I'm taking chelated magnesium. Thanks Dannarahn!
Posted 5/24/2014 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
I had some BM issues too. Most from the ABX but a little before. I've switched up probiotics a few times and thinks are looking better. Mine is a 100 billion organism one that is chewable and strawberry flavored. It tastes awesome, got it on amazon. I only do one a day before bed and its made a world of difference for my BMs.

You could also try a probiotics enema, I've read most of the probiotics are lost with stomach acid.
Posted 5/24/2014 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
I take Dr. Ohhira's Professional strength. I get them on Amazon. Nothing else has worked for me. Also, you may need something that kills the yeast, a probiotic may not be enough. Like Candigone, I am sure others will have suggestions too.
Posted 5/25/2014 9:03 AM (GMT 0)
Ortho Biotic is a good choice as a probiotic.
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