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Posted 6/28/2010 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there again. Not so disgusting a question this time?

Can anyone tell me whether this particular probiotic is useful (in conjunction with sulfasalazine). Quite expensive in this part of the world so just wondering if it is worth it.
Posted 6/28/2010 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
I definatley noticed a difference while using it after about a week. I have continued it since then.
Posted 6/28/2010 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
I started using VSL#3 in my homemade yogurt 3 weeks ago. I had a definite improvement within days and it has continued. It does work better than just the culture from Mountain high brand. I can't afford to take VSL#3 daily and one packet is more than enough to really get a gallon of milk going. The combination of mutaflor and vsl#3 seems to be very good for me. Wish there was a way to stretch the mutaflor.

I am not aware of any clinical trials of sulfasalazine and probiotics but there is one with mesalamine(asacol?). They found that just as much live bacteria was passing in stools as without the drug as with. You really should be able to tell in less than 2 weeks if it is working. Expect possible gas(farting) at first. Battle of the bacteria LOL
Posted 6/28/2010 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
It's expensive here in the US too :-)

VSL#3 has been good for me. I originally took a basic acidophilus probiotic (refrigerated high quality) but didn't see any noticeable results so decided to try VSL#3. It seems to help regulate my constipation. And I also have started adding it to my homemade yogurt, both as the batch is "cooking" under the stove light (it makes the yogurt much thicker) and also sometimes add a packet into the yogurt I'm eating.

My only med now is Balsalazide.
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