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Posted 5/27/2015 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone used this for direah
Posted 5/27/2015 9:43 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, it works by feeding the good bacteria, rather than by paralysing the gut the slow down transit time. You can take up to 6 a day without problem but start with 2 and only take short term until your stools have been firm for a week or two and you feel comfortable.

Ideally, you won't be taking more than 2 or 3 per day.

You'll notice the effects the first day you take them.
Posted 5/27/2015 10:32 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks heaps for the info.. I took one and and my stomach feels calm..
Tomorrow I will try two.. Fingers crossed these will help.. So far so good :)
Posted 5/27/2015 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
be careful, i've read that boulardi can be dangerous for uc and i once had a problem after taking it
Posted 5/29/2015 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
I found it good for short term but used it too long and then not so good.

I read you have to be very careful when on immunosuppressants as it is a yeast and can grow out of control under certain conditions. It's shown to be effective to some extent against c diff I believe
Posted 5/29/2015 11:06 AM (GMT 0)

ewafromwarsaw said...
be careful, i've read that boulardi can be dangerous for uc and i once had a problem after taking it

so much contradicting information. I've read its recommended for UC and Crohnes
Posted 5/29/2015 11:08 AM (GMT 0)

London Lurker said...
I found it good for short term but used it too long and then not so good.

I read you have to be very careful when on immunosuppressants as it is a yeast and can grow out of control under certain conditions. It's shown to be effective to some extent against c diff I believe

I've taken four capsules and won't be taking it again. I'm to scared now
Posted 5/29/2015 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
Even webmd says it is used for UC. I took a probiotic with yeasts in it for a while and never had a problem with it. I stopped taking it because VSL#3 was more cost effective.
Posted 5/29/2015 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah it does, it's made me very nervous now, not that it takes much. A few small studies done for UC and Crohnes. It's comes up a lot used for UC. UC wise it's helped within two days. I've had direah for over three weeks.
Posted 5/29/2015 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
I read a lot of studies that showed how great it was for UC. After just one dose my UC got immediately much worse and it took me three days to recover from that one dose. I am histamine intolerant and yeasts are high in histamines.
Posted 5/29/2015 12:28 PM (GMT 0)
I can see why.. My symptoms have lessened dramtically in two days. I'm just not one for taking risks.. Even small ones. Being such an anxious person has prevented me trying lots of things
Posted 5/29/2015 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Petah, please don't be anxious about it. It sounds like it helped you a bit as it did me. Doesn't sound like you did yourself any harm and it probably helped. I just don't think it is one for most of us to take continually as it has a job to do in moderation but it seems to disrupt things when taken in large doses

Often something has helped me so I continue to take it and take more and then it ends up hurting. My worst experience of this was B vits with high dose B12. I took the darn stuff for several years, was so happy when I felt better in myself and got less viral infections - but then developed lots of trouble with palpitations and anxiety. I had no idea the B vits were the culprit until I cut everything out when very sick and realised that when I added it back in those feelings started again.

I do believe that our bodies are always striving for balance.
Posted 5/30/2015 6:03 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks London lurker.. I can't take vit b either, it definitely messes with my anxiety.. You're right it calmed things down and I was only taking them a day or two so I don't think it would have caused any other problems. I just freak out easy since being Diagnosed with Proctitis
Posted 5/30/2015 8:31 AM (GMT 0)
Petah I noticed you're taking kefir; it naturally contains lots of yeast. If you're good with kefir, I reckon you don't have to worry about sb. Might help you as you recorded.
Posted 5/30/2015 10:19 AM (GMT 0)
It didn't make me worst but after reading Gary's post I did have itchy skin and woke with severe sore,
Itchy throat and allergy type symptoms.. I took a antihistamine.. I stopped the probiotic yesterday and things have returned to the same... My inflammation has either gone higher or my meds have just stopped working.. The kefir seemed fine but didn't notice any real improvement.
Posted 5/30/2015 4:13 PM (GMT 0)
unbelievable. the power of suggestion? Health anxiety is awful, Petah, if the SB helped immediately with symptoms you'll be fine! Gary you made poor Petah histamine intolerant!
Posted 5/30/2015 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
I was thinking the same thing. When I took SB I had a violent UC reaction within an hour.
Posted 5/30/2015 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
I know it works great for some people, but I am not one of them! Yikes!
Posted 5/31/2015 9:08 AM (GMT 0)
Petah I'm wondering about the need to take antihistamine because logically, though it may lack specificity, you would need to take antihistamine after kefir as well as it contains yeast.

On a tangent, I fixed my UC after an anti-yeast regiment. I had fixed it earlier as well but now am even better. I'd wager a subset of UCers can get better with that. Cheers.
Posted 5/31/2015 9:47 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah I think it was conincedental.. I think I have a head cold.. Anxiety makes you think the worst
Posted 5/31/2015 9:58 AM (GMT 0)
Take some magnesium citrate pls, it will help ur axiety
Posted 5/31/2015 10:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks I will try some
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