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Posted 5/3/2010 2:09 PM (GMT 0)

I just started probiotics and seem to have had a major reaction a few hours later. I am not sure if this is from the probiotic supplement or something else. I took the probiotic supplement around noon Sunday. At seven I started with the BMs accompanied by severe gas. Had a movement about every 30-40 minutes for the next three hours. I took another dose of probiotics at about Midnight. I was up every few hours during the night to visit the bathroom also with gas. I awoke at five AM and had maybe 4 BMs before I left for work at 7:30.

Did anyone else have a reaction to probiotic? I am taking a multiple probiotic from GMC (their brand). It is a power, which I mixed with water and drank. It can also be sprinkled on food and eaten. I was planing to take one dose daily before bed. Any suggestions on when is the best time to take them?

Any feed back about probiotics will be appreciated.

Posted 5/3/2010 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I take VSL and their info says it doesn't matter when you take it, but I try to take it between meals and pills.
The only thing I can say about your experience is that I would start with a minimal dose and work my way up, rather than a full dose of the powder or multiple doses per day.

I know some probiotics talk about a "die off" reaction as the good bacteria move in, but.. I've never had a reaction to a probiotic.

Good luck! It may take some experimenting to find the best one for you. It did for me.
Posted 5/3/2010 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
It is possible that something else in the probiotic is causing the problem. Some of them use FOS which would cause me problems since I am sensitive to fructose.
If you cut back on the dose and still have problems switch to a different probiotic with no binders of any kinds (no wheat, FOS, carrageenan, no nothing).
Not all probiotics are the same. Quite a bit of variation in them
Posted 5/3/2010 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
But you're flaring anyway, correct?

I wouldn't take them during the day....but I would start with a low dosage and stay at that for about a week.


What exactly is the GNC product you're taking and please list the exact ingredients of the powder...all active and inactive.



q
Posted 5/3/2010 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all for your input.

I will try reducing the amount to half dose for about a week. Hopefully it will help.

q, I was flairing but it was getting slightly better over the last few days. However, last night after taking probiotics, all hell broke loose and continued through the night waking me several times in urgent rush to go .

I will look up the ingredients and post them soon (product is not with me right now).

Your help is greatly appreciated!
Posted 5/3/2010 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I was fine taking my ultra flora DF and VSL #3. But when I tried ultra critical care, I had issues similar to when I drink milk or eat yogurt (possibly from dairy ??)..

In any case, I agree with what the others have said - you need to see what works for you, and introduce them slowly. FYI I had bloating and gas for a few days when I started the VSL..
Posted 5/3/2010 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
I did a half packet (not the DS) for 4 days, then increased to 1 packet (which is my current dose). Then again I am generally very sensitive to anything new :)
Posted 5/3/2010 10:27 PM (GMT 0)
q,

The Probiotic Box description states “ packet provides 25 billion live and active cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium.

Under Supplement Facts it lists

LAB4 Probiotics 25 Billion Viable Cells
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 60)
Lactobacillus acidophilus (CUL 21)
Bifidobacterium bifidum (CUL 20)
Bifidobacterium lactis (CUL 34)
Fructooligosaccharides 2000mG

It is all Greek to me.
Posted 5/3/2010 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
The Fructooligosaccharides are FOS which would cause me problems.
Not every probiotic has them.
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