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Posted 8/16/2009 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
My GI gave me a script for Florastor but I can't afford it.

Can anyone recommend me some cheaper OTC probiotics that have worked well?

Thanks.

Also, how many CFU's should I be taking daily?
Posted 8/17/2009 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
     My nutritionist recommended Powerdolphilus by Country Life.  I order it online.  I believe I just paid $14  for a bottle of 200.  I take two capsules per day but you can take as much as three.  I also take fish oil capsules, two per day.  The $14 includes the fee for shipping and handling but you may be able to get free shipping...look into it because you may be able to save $7.  Good luck.
Posted 8/17/2009 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Preferably, the probiotics dose should be at least 10 billion CFUs a serving.
Posted 8/17/2009 3:00 AM (GMT 0)
Rio-10 BILLION? Seriously?

Christine-I'll keep that in mind, is it acidophilus or a blend? Already take the fish oil, though, it gives me stinky burps =(
Posted 8/17/2009 3:32 AM (GMT 0)
I've had success calming my colon recently with a regionally-produced lowfat drinkable yogurt containing 10 active cultures. These include acidophilus, bulgaricus, thermophilus, lactobacillus rhamnosus, & bifidobacterium lactis. It costs $2.25-$3 for 12 oz., depending on where it's sold; for me that's about a 2-day supply. It has definitely helped to improve/regulate bms. Makes me think that most of our problems are bacterial after all ... / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 8/17/2009 4:58 AM (GMT 0)
Where is it produced/what brand is it?
Posted 8/17/2009 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't even know they had prescription-strength probiotics. How much does Florastor cost?
Posted 8/17/2009 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
VSL has a double-strength product (called VSL#3D) that is available by prescription. In fact, my insurance claims to cover it, on the ins. website, but when my doc submitted a prescription I got a notification it wasn't covered.
Still arguing that one - it's hard when all one gets on the phone is an automated voice - lol. I'll figure it out eventually........
Posted 8/17/2009 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
I use Primadophilus Reuteri by Nature's Way. I get it from Swanson. I've had good luck with it, and it also has the added benefit of keeping away the nasty vaginal yeast infections.
Posted 8/17/2009 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
Judilyn,

Does it arrive in a styro-cooler pack?  or does it not require it?  I'm interested in ordering from them and live in the Twin Cities, MN and am worried about the heat.  Their website says nothing about refrigeration.  Any info/insight would be great.

Posted 8/17/2009 6:23 PM (GMT 0)

dherme said...
Judilyn,
Does it arrive in a styro-cooler pack? or does it not require it? I'm interested in ordering from them and live in the Twin Cities, MN and am worried about the heat. Their website says nothing about refrigeration. Any info/insight would be great.

Hello from St. Paul! Glad to have another Twin Citizen on the board.
Posted 8/17/2009 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
If your GI wrote a prescription, would your health insurance cover it, at least partially?

In my experience, the cheaper brands were ineffective. The two I've used with good results are Custom Probiotics' six strain powder and Natren's Healthy Trinity. Both are fairly expensive, but were well worth it.

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