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Posted 4/8/2009 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
In the last couple of days the news has mentioned they have found that probiotics can benefit those with chronic fatigue and anxiety, and you know now that I think about it my anxiety also improved greatly after starting with probiotics....thankfully I've never had chronic fatigue as a major symptom over my yrs with this DD, I've certainly gone through periods of being tired all the time but not on a day to day, month to month basis or anything that severe.

Still pretty cool info.

:)

Posted 4/8/2009 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
I hadn't heard that interesting news. Where did you hear that?
Posted 4/8/2009 9:16 PM (GMT 0)
I tried probiotics for two years, because of this very forum (and b/c I'm willing to give anything a good try) and one day I ran out and just didn't get around to go purchase any more.  I swear, for me, nothing, didn't notice a difference on them or when I went off, so I just thought I'd save the money.  If there is any substantial evidence/research out there (not from the manufacturer, if you know what I mean) I would really be interested.
Posted 4/8/2009 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I usually have a great abundance of energy. I only have energy issues when I'm anemic. I run out of breathe easily when exercising. My energy is almost all back from my last flare after eating cheerios and taking B-12 vitamins. I have not noticed any effect on my energy level from probiotics, although I do have more energy now that I'm not bleeding, which is from taking probiotics.
Posted 4/8/2009 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
I saw it on the rolling news and then it was breifly mentioned by the newscaster on a different channel. I tried to google to see if I could find a link for it but have not been successful as of yet.

Me too subdued, I never noticed it helping with any more energy (though my energy is okay I think because I exercise regularly) but I did notice that my anxiety definitely improved though, but I thought it was also because of exercise (the mind-body connection and how exercise can really help you mentally and emotionally) but I was exercising for a long time before I even got anxiety so I think I have to contribute the use of probiotics daily to the aid of my anxiety issue that I had (which I sure don't miss).

Big Lucy I'm not 100% but I think it's independant researchers that found the benefit of probioitcs with anxiety and chronic fatigue...when I find the link I will be sure to post it.

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Posted 4/8/2009 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
One more thing BigLucy, the first probiotic I tried never made much of a difference so I switched and found a huge difference, so it's likely just a matter of taking the right one that's suited to your needs, I'm a firm believer that taking probiotics is essential for IBD and IBS, and for anyone really.


:)
Posted 4/8/2009 11:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hey pb4, I hope your doing well.  How have you found probiots to help you.  Whay symptoms have they helped ease? Also, how many CFU do you take a day?

Posted 4/8/2009 11:35 PM (GMT 0)

My research brought up this study...

http://www.gutpathogens.com/content/pdf/1757-4749-1-6.pdf

All I know is I was given a sample for three weeks of Align from my GI doc.  In a couple weeks my stool was much firmer, more normal.  I tried two others after that including Primal Defense and that did not work as well so back to Align now for about a year. 

ElaineNY

Posted 4/9/2009 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Shadam, mine contains 5 billion CFU and only one/day is needed, the main thing I noticed was it cut back some frequency...mine also aids with lactose intolerance and it has definitely got my severe lactose intolerance issue completely under control, I no longer have to use lactaid products.

:)
Posted 4/9/2009 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
what are CFU's?
Posted 4/9/2009 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
Colony Forming Unit (CFU) basically the amount of bactiera contained in a probiotic supplement.

:)
Posted 4/9/2009 6:03 PM (GMT 0)

Here we go...

http://doctor.ndtv.com/news/detailnews.asp?id=3683

:)

Posted 4/9/2009 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
It's best to try different probiotics to see which ones work for you. Probiotics taken by enema work much better than probiotics taken orally
Posted 4/10/2009 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
thanks!
Posted 4/10/2009 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
VSL#3 is working for me, 2 packets a day. This after almost 2 years of endless D, and while now taking cipro for a month. Seems to improve mood too, although relief from D is a bit of a mood lifter too.

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