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Posted 5/29/2013 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

What probiotic do you take? Just curious they seem to be pretty spendy. Is there a natural source besides yogurt w/cultures?

Update: GI putting me on Vancomyacin instead of Flagyl. Anybody taken this before?
Posted 5/29/2013 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
VSL#3 DS
Posted 5/29/2013 2:04 PM (GMT 0)
I take VSL#3 in the over-the-counter through-the-mail doseage. (I am jealous of those whose insurance covers the DS version which is "double strength").

Yes it is more expensive than over-the-counter probiotics but if you read the ingredients of all OTC probiotics you will see that VSL#3 is much higher quantity billions of little guys and that's what my gut needs, billions and billions. If I could get results with OTC probiotics I'd do it in a minute (I've tried).

VSL#3DS has clinical tests proving it helps UC. None of the OTC probiotics have that.
Will it work for everyone? Probably not, some people report it makes them gassy.
I've tried other OTC probiotics and they make me gassy.

I have 3 kinds of probiotics (plus VSL#3) in my fridge right now. One is not good for me (tried it) and I'm leery of trying the other 2. I have them in case I get brave enough to try them plus when my DH takes antibiotics he also takes probiotics.

You need to try several to find one that works for your gut but take enough pills to get to a "therapeutic" dose which in many cases is many, many pills to equal one sachet of VSL#3. (disclaimer: I have no connection to the company except as a user haha).
Posted 5/29/2013 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
http://drohhiraprobiotics.com/dr_ohhira_probiotics_professional_formula.php
Posted 5/29/2013 2:22 PM (GMT 0)
Nature's Sunshine Probiotic Eleven
Posted 5/29/2013 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
PB8 probiotics. I buy it at my local supplement store.
Posted 5/29/2013 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
SCD yogurt
Posted 5/29/2013 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
I tried VSL#3 while I was in college. I mixed it with some Stonyfield yogurt. I only recall feeling gassy from taking it and never really found much benefit.

I have also recently tried the Activia probiotics dairy drinks. They were tasty but didn't seem to help symptoms.

I also tried Keifer not too long ago. I didn't find the taste at all appealing and didn't seem to help symptoms either.

Worth a try as it seems to work for some people! Good luck!

-R
Posted 5/29/2013 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
I use kefir and yogurt. I take sacchara. boul. probiotics on some days, too. I get benebiotics.
Posted 5/29/2013 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I'm finding raw sauerkraut very helpful in small doses. That's shredded white cabbage fermented in salt only, no vinegar. Has lots of good bacteria apparently.
Posted 5/29/2013 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
I am currently taking Primal Defense Ultra. I am going to change when I run out next week, probably to Renew Life Ultimate Flora.
Posted 5/30/2013 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
New Chapter multi that has some in it.
Posted 5/30/2013 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
What improvement can I expect? How long does it take to see a positive change. Thanks.
Posted 5/31/2013 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
I think taking a probiotic is a positive for anyone.

Depends on what probiotic you take...I don't suggest only one strain or Primal Defense.

q
Posted 5/31/2013 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
Vsl#3 and kefir
Posted 5/31/2013 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
Vsl#3 and kefir I've been on both medications and iv drug for c diff and I have it for a third time I am done with it . Biologics would be next but not chanceing it going to have a j pouch. Doctor said she could give me everything but the kitchen sink that's not for me
Posted 6/1/2013 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
I've tried many including VSL without much joy.  I've heard 'Align' is pretty good and may give it a shot if it's not too expensive.  I'm wondering if there's anybody on here taking it and how effective it is?
Posted 6/1/2013 3:18 AM (GMT 0)
Sundown Naturals Probiotic Acidophilus Beads. Really hard to tell if it helps with all the meds I am taking though.
Posted 6/1/2013 3:29 AM (GMT 0)
Saramae, ive come to think that c diff could give a crap about probiotic supplements. I was supposedly taking really good probiotics like cultrelle, saccha b, kefir, and yogurt and it still wins!
Posted 6/1/2013 7:10 AM (GMT 0)
NOW Foods, Probiotic-10 - 25 Billion

http://www.nowfoods.com/Supplements/Products-by-Category/Digestive-Support/Probiotics/Probiotic-10-25-Billion-50-Veg-Capsules.htm
Posted 6/1/2013 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Bliss k12, Prescript assist and bacillus coagulans right now.. Next I'll rotate custom probiotic blend, prob the 11 strain.
Posted 6/1/2013 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
I just can't spend $67 on it, so now it is Natural Factors acidophilus & bifidus.
Posted 6/2/2013 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
The one I use now is Sundown's Probiotic Acidophilus Xtra caplets.
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