Probiotics for distal UC

Hello friends!

I am very new to the forum (legit JUST joined), but I have been battling with UC for a little over a year now.

My GI is great, she does listen to me, but like most GIs, all she wants to do is push medicine. My last visit with her (currently in a 3 month flare, that I'm hoping is beginning to turn around), I inquired about a probiotic recommendation. She essentially dismissed it and said it wouldn't help me, and that probiotics are really only for people that have had surgery. After reading over several posts from people, I can tell that probiotics have helped A LOT of people! So I'm kind of confused my my doctor just dissed it so quickly.

Can anyone recommend a probiotic that reaches far down enough? My diagnosis was proctosigmoiditis. I've been eating a lot of yogurt (which thankfully I can tolerate very well), but I feel like it doesn't make it all the way down there LOL

I have left-sided UC. After trying multiple kinds of probiotics, my new GI recommended Align. I tried it, and it's the only one that ever made a documentable difference to my colon. It's also inexpensive and doesn't require refrigeration, so that's convenient for me.

I also take Primadophilus Reuteri, which contains probiotics that promote vaginal health.

this one works for me but worked more towards the end of my flare for the last annoying unconventional symptoms of pain and flatulence http://www.amazon.com/Renew-Life-Ultimate-50-Billion/dp/B001LIW11Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427731676&sr=8-1&keywords=renew+life

I wouldn't go so far to say change your doctor. Although it's nice to have a GI that is open to alternative treatments, it's not necessary. You can explore alternative treatments on your own while still using your GI for traditional medication. My GI isn't against probiotics (as a matter of fact he gave me samples), but it's common for doctors to just stick to their medication suggestions.

What works is so unique to the individual. Probiotics help me, but they certainly don't prevent or put my flares into remission by any means. I've used align & for me it didn't seem to do much of anything. I've also used Florastor which gave me too much gas. Culturelle works good on me & I've always had my best success with Solary brand that I get in the health food store. I use a multidophilus 12 from them. I like ones that are free of dairy.

Every probiotic makes me worse except VLS#3DS. Will try Align again due to endorsement above from moderator I think my results were unclear but not harmful.

The fact that most make me worse and Vicodin etc make me perfect by slowing my GI tract tells me me what I need to focus on - slowing my transit time.

What makes a huge difference is apple pectin fiber, pysllium husk fiber and psyllium seed powder works like magic if I take it every day. Pure medicine that heals with SCFA.

Qing Dai is always high on my list with canned spinach and salmon.

" what I need to focus on - slowing my transit time" - aguy, that's my case too, so i'm wondering if psyllium seed really does it? I've heard that it gives diarrhea to many people with uc so i'm constantly hesitating about trying it so as not to spoil more or less good time. In my case, even the slightly stronger bm may cause bleeding, on the other hand, all these good reviews on psyllium that i read on this forum make me think that maybe i'm missing out on something :)

thanks iPoop :)