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Posted 8/4/2017 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on it since Monday , ( took it before, but only one pill a day) I'm taking two pills, twice a day. My urgency and blood are way down. No more painful gas, still gas but not super bloated. The first two days, I was going to quit, because I thought things were getting worse from it. I just decided to stick with it. I read a guys review in Amazon and he took 4 pills a day. I did not buy from Amazon, I went to Walgreens. It was hot here and I didn't want it to travel and let weather get to it. No refrigeration required. Any ways, I'm doing better! I'm sleeping through the night. I stopped antibiotics. It is costly, but I can get a coupon on line and print off.

It seems like I have beginners luck on most things, lol, I will let you know next week, if I'm better still. Anyone have luck with this or taking it?

My blood work on weds showed Sed rate a little high, but not to concerning to doc. Low iron. Overall not bad.
Posted 8/4/2017 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't ever used this specific brand before, but I did use that strain of beneficial yeast a few times about 5 months ago. I observed something strange with my BM's during the time I used it.....I could actually see what I believe were long yeast colonies attached to the movements for awhile.

This is something I would NEVER discuss anywhere but here at this forum though.

But yeah.....I didn't think it could be the SB, because how could it colonize so rapidly? I figured it might be the SB knocking away other bacterias? or yeasts?

That was the beginning of positive changes for me. After that I added my meds to the mix and have tried other probiotics and adjunct stuff (garlic, ginger, collagen, glutamine, vitamin D, etc) . It took awhile, but I am feeling pretty good these days.

No way for me to tell if it was a catalyst.....simply a good companion......or nothing at all. But these days there is very little visible bacteria attached to my deposits. Hopefully this means I am shifting to a better micro-biome.

I know mesalamine helps a lot with that, too though.....good luck with it. Keep the thread posted with your thoughts after a few weeks.
Posted 8/4/2017 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
TRM, my dr insists I use this every time he puts me on a strong antibiotic & I have always had a great response to it. Its a little pricey but worth it.
Posted 8/4/2017 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
I will for sure. They did a study and those taking this type of "yeast" and rafaximin showed it was able to stop a "flare up " in some people with UC. I've been in a flare for 12 years, so I don't know if the combo would work for me. I have that antibiotic biotic too, in my drawer full of medications! I will give it more time for sure, since things seem positive. I will add in my iron supplement too (liquid) and see I don't get more energy from that as well. Overall I'm still liking Stelara, it has help "some" It was awesome when I was on pred and that together. I've been off pred now for two full months.
Posted 8/4/2017 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
You should be on a probiotic when taking antibiotics. My GI recommends Florastor with culturelle instead of VSL3-DS.

The cheapest place that I've found Florastor was at Costco with Free shipping when they run their sales. It's like $48 for 100 capsules.
Posted 8/4/2017 7:03 PM (GMT 0)

therearemiracles said...
They did a study and those taking this type of "yeast" and rafaximin showed it was able to stop a "flare up " in some people with UC. .

Has anyone ever determined why this is? and is this why bacteria is always mentioned as a part of the UC puzzle (as opposed to simply saying it's an autoimmune issue?).

I am excited to hear how things go for you as time ticks, OP

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Posted 8/7/2017 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Dang , my stools are much more diarrhea like and smelly!! Thought this was helping, gave it a full week, 4 pills a day. Going on to try isatis cooling , Chinese herbs
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