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Posted 7/29/2012 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
Here's a brief history of my UC as of late... curious to hear what people think.

about a month ago I tried adding Culturelle to my mix, bad idea... Initially I thought it was just die off but I ended up with severe diarrhea for weeks (I stopped taking it after a couple of days and think the reaction may have been to the inulin in it).

I've since switched to Bio-Kult (the probiotic recommended on the GAPS diet). My stools are firming up but I'm now starting to see a fair bit of blood.

Is this...
(a) A good sign. After weeks of not really using my poop chute, now that actual turds are coming out the sensitive skin is tearing a bit as it gets back into shape. Keep on going with the Bio-Kult, it will take time for things to heal.
(b) A bad sign. Blood means there's inflamation, maybe I'm not ready for a probiotic. Stop for now and see what happens.

Thanks for your opinions.
Posted 7/29/2012 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
Seeing blood is never a good thing. However, it could be from hemmies or a fissure (you said you feel tearing?). Have you taken a look down there? As you said it can also be from inflammation. I wouldn't discontinue the probiotic. I think they are very helpful but sometimes it is a trial and error as to which ones you benefit from.
Posted 7/29/2012 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
What meds are you on?

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Posted 7/29/2012 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hmm, probiotics can be strong depending on the brand, I use VSL#3 and never had a problem so far. Doctors recommend all sorts, but two of doctors recommended VSL#3.

In the past I've used Garden Of Life Probiotics which did the same damage as you Benji.

Maybe you could look into some natural suppositories, and I'm sure others on the forum may recommend some rectal meds. :)
Posted 7/30/2012 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for all of your comments.

I haven't felt anything tear and there's no pain. I've tried VSL in the past, I found it made me very constipated (considering how much I was going at the time that was a nice side effect) but after about a week I noticed some blood so stopped. I'm currently taking Asacol HD (2 pills twice a day) along with nightly Cortenemas (as well as digestive enzymes, HCL & l-glutamine).

Thankfully this morning things seem to have improved slightly. For now I think I'm going to continue with the probiotics for a couple of days and keep a close eye.
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