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Posted 2/16/2012 6:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hello!

I am on 6X 800mg of Asacol, 150mg of Azathioprine and 2g of Salofalk and yet I am still getting yellowy mucus!

I am yet to try a probiotic so I was wondering if you could recommend me one?

It needs to be availble in the UK, in tablet form and most importantly it needs to work!

Thank you!
Posted 2/16/2012 8:00 AM (GMT 0)
yes i live in the north of ireland. I use holland and barratts "ultra maximum probiotic acidophilus". It's around £16 and theres 2 months supply in it. 60 capsules, i only take one a day.

Marty
Posted 2/16/2012 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Chocolate Bunny-
I live in the Northeastern US and take Benebiotics along with Jarrow Saccharomyces Boulardii with MOS.
Both can be purchased on Amazon.com or get Benebiotics from their website.

I've been told and have read that it is important to have Bifidobacterium infantis included in probiotics used by UC sufferers so if you look at others, check for this ingredient.

I get both of the above in capsule form. Not sure if they are available in tablet form but you can check. Hope this is helpful.
Posted 2/16/2012 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
     Is VSL#3 available over there?  I have a friend who is doing great on it.  She is also on Rowasa enemas.  Good luck!
Posted 2/16/2012 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your replies!

Have any of you noticed any real improvement from these probiotics? Also how long did it take before you noticed any difference did any of you also consult anyone before taking them?

Thanks!
Posted 2/17/2012 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried the most expensive brands out there, i.e. Natren and Klaire Labs plus about 5 other different types and I will tell you the BEST EVER SO FAR IS Jarrow Saccharomyces Boulardii , this stuff rocks! I take 3-4 capsules a night before bed and  I think they work awesome!!!!!! I will use them only from now on!
Posted 2/17/2012 7:22 PM (GMT 0)

ive tried vsl#3DS and didnt really notice a difference

Now i take Jarrows sach boulardi.  idont notice a difference but it doesnt hurt.  there is so much info about the benefits of probiotics that i figure its doing something in the long term.

itsalwayssomething: curious, why do you combine the jarrows and the benbiotics? does that do something extra?

chocolate bunny- a good natural source of probiotics is in yogurt, so if you can tolerate yogurt that might help

Posted 2/17/2012 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
ChocolateBunny-
I noticed reduced inflammation soon after using the probiotics and slippery elm.
You can tell by the size and shape (consistency) of bowel movements.
Also had reduced urgency and fewer number.

I did a lot of research on the internet and noticed that Benebiotics included B. Infantis and S. Boulardii as well as other strains recommended for UC sufferers. Added the Jarrow product because to get more S. Boulardii.

VSL#3 is recommended for people who have had colectomies (j-pouches) so, in the Double Strength form, it's the most powerful but it does not contain S. Boulardii which some reviewers suggested was a failing. It's very expensive and also has to be shipped in refrigerated containers. I ordered a bottle of VSL#3 capsules from Amazon which arrived in 2-3 days from the shipping date. The package was barely cold. I wanted to try them but will most likely stick to the Benebiotics and Jarrow S. Boulardii.

You should probably do more research on the internet to make a decision.
I did not consult my GI because he offered little help in suggesting treatments other than drugs.
Posted 2/17/2012 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
I tried lots of PBs including Natren Trinity, Mutaflor ($150/bottle+shipping from Germany) and VSL#3 with no real effect on my severe UC. The only stuff that worked for me was Culturelle with Lactobacillus GG. I was down to 5mg of Pred but then I stopped taking it because of money issues. Flared shortly thereafter. :(

It costs about $25 USD for 30 pills. I had to take two pills a day for maximum effect but it was worth it.
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