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Posted 5/23/2011 11:54 PM (GMT 0)

Ok - I'm back.  This darn UC thing is such a pain.  I'm on another healing journey, I've started taking VSL#3 pills and have seen improvement with only 2 capules a day - I would say I have experience about 80% improvement.  I quite taking Humira-  started having bad side-effects like:  tingeling in my left foot and left hand, would not heal from cuts, and wounds.  I had a patch on my left check that would not heal.  So, I stopped and started taking VSL#3....going slow. 

Question:  I'm considering taking more now...have people had better success on an empty stomach or full stomach?  Also, it is better as a powder? I could open the capsule and down it with water or smoothy or something? 

Another question:  Has anyone had success with trying at least some of the protocols in the Book "Listen to Your Gut" This book makes alot of sense, but soooo much to do..take this herb, take that herb - a list goes on and on.  Tried the Oil of Oregano, (capsule) not too found of it. 

Posted 5/24/2011 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
The VSL folks say it doesn't matter whether you take it on an empty or full stomach. I try to take it between meals, but since I mix it (as suggested) with applesauce or juice, that's not exactly an "empty stomach"!

I think if you're taking the capsules, leave them as capsules. The idea is to get it past the stomach and into the intestinal tract before it takes effect, right? So I don't think opening the capsules would be beneficial.

I think it's smart to go slow in starting any new supplement, but... I had to chuckle at your description of taking "massive" amounts of VSL. I take the VSL #3DS (Double strength - prescription only) and following the literature, I've been taking four a day (am not down to three) in chasing away a minor flare. That would be the equivalent of 16 capsules a day...!
There was some study in which something like 65% of folks went into remission after taking 4 DS packets a day... so that's what I've been trying.
It's working.

We're all different, but I believe that for some of us, the issue is the good vs bad bacteria in the gut.
The book you mention has been discussed here some...with varying views.
Posted 5/24/2011 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the tip...I'll try to go slow.  I'm seeing results with just 2 capsules a day.  I did try and open the capsule and downed it and diffently am having a bit of "die off" reaction, (felt a bit sick, dizzy-it's wearing off now) so probably keep capsules as capsules.  I will slowly increase the dose and see how it goes.

It sounds like the double dose is quiet a bit, but if it's working..that's all that matters, right?

I think for me I got this dis ease from doxycycline that I was on for a long time - 18 mos and with lots of stress, I was pushed over the edge, so I'm hoping it's the good vs bad bacteria in the gut thing.

My stress is much better, so now I'm ready to tackle this thing.

I'll have to look further into the "listen to your gut" procols on this forum.

I hope you get into remission fast with the DS - keep us posted.

Blessings!

 

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