Just got my VSL#3DS-THANKS SONGLADY!!!

I just got my shipment of VSL#3DS today!!! I do the mail order, so it is 4 boxes of 20 sachets, and the cost was $90. Not as cheap as my other prescriptions (Asacol and Canasa are $50/3 months supply), but a LOT cheaper than the OTC!!!!! This is the equivalent of 160 packets of the OTC!!

Songlady-THANK YOU. I as very specific with my GI about how to write the prescription because of the advice you gave, and it went through the first time without a hitch!!

I am so glad to be saving some money on this!!! And I am hoping once I am out of this flare, I will be able to reduce to 1/2 packet/day.

Yay!!!!

It definitely helps because if I miss it for some reason, I notice a difference. It isn't enough to get me out of this flare (nothing I have tried has been yet-I have a script for a month's worth of pred filled, but am really trying not to use it, but may have to), but I am hoping once I get to remission again (assuming I do), it will help keep me there.

I hate that you had such a hard time figuring this out, but I am happy to have been able to learn from your frustration and I appreciate you sharing that info!!

Songlady are you in Canada?

Songlady: I'm new to this board, and am having trouble navigating. I'm trying to find out how to specifically have my dr. write the prescription for VSL#3DS. Can you please repost, or link me to your instructions? Thank you so much!

Oh - thank you so much! I'm not sure my ins. comp covers it (checking into that right now). I'm an ex-colitis sufferer. Had proctitis for over 10 years, until it became pancolitis which brought serious problems that couldn't be dealt with by meds., etc. So, had my colon out in 1993, and had a jpouch constructed. Mostly, I do OK, but I still have inflammation in the pouch (possibly Crohn's). Don't get me wrong - I feel 98% better than when I had colitis, but I do have periods of diarrhea, cramping, etc. I've been trying different probiotics, including PB8 and LAC3, but have heard so much about VSL and how it can help pouch problems, including pouchitis (another common problem of pouchers). I tried to get a prescription for VSL filled a couple of years ago, but ins. comp. did not cover it. Do you think I need my colon surgeon write the script, or will it work as well with my internist? Finally, another good site for you all to check out is jpouch.org. It has a great discussion forum, and UCers, etc., also participate. Thanks again for your help!