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Posted 6/1/2017 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
so for last week maybe little longer I feel bloated all the time like uncomfortable I do take probiotics and use bathroom regular is this a sign of something
Posted 6/1/2017 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
If you have taken antibiotics it could be that your gut flora is unbalanced. If you look in the New to Lyme start here, there is a post from Cajun girl (I think it is like the 10th post down) on gut health and how probiotics are not all the same. It may be helpful.

You may also need to do some detoxing. You could check this out for some more methods. www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

Good luck!
Posted 6/1/2017 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Have you changed your diet to eliminate any dietary allergens?

That feeling is horrible!
Posted 6/1/2017 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
I was moving right along feeling good ups and down I do try to avoid sugar drink kefer do 2 25 billion probiotics a day I do detox when possible but just feel full or bloated all day which is new ive been treating since jan.5th so im not really new to this or a grizzled vet either lol just didn't know what this is or if theres a quick fix or fix in general I am going to eat better as in healthier past weekend I was hurting and some brain fog but that is getting better now as usual but the bloating not so much
Posted 6/1/2017 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
Have you checked out Candida yet? I know you are taking probiotics, but since you have bloating, I would lean towards looking at and ruling out Candida/fungal issues first.
Posted 6/1/2017 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Every time I have gut issues I turn to bone broth and I have always had results.

Plain or with ingredients.

I put it in a sauce pan and heat it and add anything I think I can tolerate - shredded chicken, I have put in cooked salmon, I have stirred in whisked eggs, rice and have put in minimal veggies that are very shredded.
Posted 6/1/2017 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
how do you check candida trav and is bone broth in a store
Posted 6/1/2017 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, bone broth is carried by some stores and you can buy it online, or you can make your own. There are recipes online.

There is a test for Candida, but you can also compare your symptoms with the symptoms in the wonderfully detailed post that Pirouette created at the bottom of page 2 of the 'new to Lyme?' thread. It also explains treatments.
Posted 6/1/2017 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Candida is checked by blood, urine and stool samples. Are you working with a doctor that will order tests?

There are other ways to visably see yeast. Check online for pictures of yeast in stool, urine and mouth.

I personally have seen all three. It's my biggest concern right now. many Candida symptom are the same as lyme.
Posted 6/1/2017 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
ok I just checked walmart has bone broth I will pick it up after work thanks guys
Posted 6/1/2017 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi bigcat -

Ugghhh... bloated belly. Might as well just set us out to sea and watch us float.

I agree with the others - the bloatedness and brain fog are sure signs of gut imbalance, which is usually caused by yeast/fungal overgrowth in our crowd. Some of us have this before we start treatment but don't know it and the treatment (regardless if it's herbs or abx) can make it worse and very obvious. Some of us have also had problems with probiotics creating imbalance.

There is no one-size-fits-all in the Lyme village.

With yeast/fungal overgrowth, the yeast produces ehthanol--yes, you read that right, just as if you had a brewery bubbling away in your gut. It distends your belly and through the blood vessels that connect your gut and brain, gets into the brain causing the brain fog.

This is the y/f overgrowth post Traveler mentioned - it's long but can help you determine if this might be your issue and what to do about it:
www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=1606610&g=3644275#m3644275

Read through it and let us know if you have any specific questions and let's see if we can get this turned around -

-p
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