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Posted 1/29/2010 7:56 AM (GMT 0)
Ok i started taking VSL 3 on Monday. I am taking a half sachet a day as i wanted to break myself in slowly as i tend to react to everything.

So the last couple of evenings i have felt bloated, like i have trapped gas, then this morning i had bad gas but it smelt different? Has anybody else experienced this?

It hasn't help with my flare, i am still bleeding and have loose stool, should i continue to take?
Posted 1/29/2010 1:51 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, the smell will be different as the good bacteria take over. In the meantime the smell is very peculiar.

The gas is normal for the first week or so, and it does go away. For me, when I began taking the Double Strength VSL, the smell changed hugely - and I thought, Wow, this is what poops used to smell like.....! (For me it's been so many years that it was hard to remember....)

But - whether you want to tough it out to get through the gassy week or not to see if there's improvement, that's up to you. You might not see an improvement in blood until you try a higher dose....
and you can always try a different probiotic.
Posted 1/29/2010 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the response, it's good to know that someone has gone through the same and so it's not out of the ordinary.

I think i shall keep going, and really have to think about upping the dose as i don't think it will help my colitis at such a low dose. I just worry the more i take the worse the bloating will become. but hopefully it will be worth it.
Posted 1/29/2010 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mercury28,
Where did you purchase the VSL #3?.. I too live in the UK, but I cant seem to get my hands on it. The VSL Site seems to be out of stock (http://www.vsl3.co.uk/).. I am keen to give this a go..
Thanks in advance!!
Posted 1/29/2010 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Justwrong,
I buy it from the website, and was shocked when you said they were out of stock!! I am worried now that if this stuff starts working for me i wont be able to get my hands on it!

If you are from Ireland i see there next supply is coming in on the 15th Feb. But i think this is the only place where you can buy VSL 3.

Such a shame, as i think it would be a good one for you to try.
Posted 1/29/2010 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply.. Yeah Im from N. Ireland, and they class this as UK.. Ive emailed them and will wait on a reply..
Hope it works out for you!!!..

All the best..
Posted 1/29/2010 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
By the way i think you can buy it from here same price !

www.dennisthechemist.com
Posted 1/29/2010 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Checked Denis out too..lol - He's out of stock also, only available in casuals - If Im going to give it a go, Id rather do it right.. and like everyone else. Doesnt work then I can move on..

Cheers anyway!
Posted 1/29/2010 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mercury28, I emailed those guys from vsl3.co.uk.. see the response below.. (in Case this is where you get your supply!)

Thank you for your email below.

We are currently experiencing a very high demand for the VSL product line and have restricted supply to the market in the interests of future supply. If you are in urgent need, we are advising that you contact your local pharmacy and request they place a direct order with us on your behalf as we do not directly deliver to patients.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide you with a timeline of when the website will make the product lines available.

I hope that's of help to you, whilst I encourage you to call us on our Cuctomer Services line should you have any further questions.
Posted 2/8/2010 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there...I am new here ..and actually just started VSL as well. I just came off Humira cause I could not stand how awful I always felt on it.
In terms of gas..yes..after just a week on it, there has been an increase and the smell is quite potent..but the smell kinda scares me..it smells like it goes when I am in a bad flare :S
Posted 2/8/2010 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
VSL #3 did not work for me. I tried on two occasions and both times after about two weeks i got bad diarrhea and a horrible stomach ache after every meal.

Was really hoping it would help but unfortunately it did not.
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