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Anyone using probiotics?

Thu, November 01, 2012 1:34 PM

Can anyone comment on the use of probiotics and whether these have helped at all? Thank you!

puravida
Joined Oct 23, 2012

Mon, December 24, 2012 9:15 PM

Reply posted for puravida.

HI - I have been using Probiotics for over 2 years. I have Crohn's. The probiotics definately do work and help a lot esp w/ bloating issues.
I looked into it and basically the reason why is because most folks w/ Crohn's have overabundance of the 'bad bacteria' in our guts.... so the continued introduction of the good bacteria has been really helpful.

dmac
Joined Sep 16, 2010

Thu, December 20, 2012 10:51 PM

Reply posted for puravida.

I've been taking VSL #3 at the request of my GI for about 2 years now. I can't say I notice any changes but I tend to freak out if I don't take them. I think they may have a placebo affect on me.

topgear30
Joined Dec 20, 2012

Wed, December 12, 2012 11:40 PM

Reply posted for WaY2Vi3t4U.

Boswellia also helps greatly.

way2vi3t4u
Joined Dec 12, 2012

Wed, December 12, 2012 11:36 PM

Reply posted for jbh.

I have taken and currently still take Probiotics VSL#3 for 1.5 years and they work very well. I buy them from Amazon.com. I also use Manuka honey and follow a Paleolithic Diet (high protein, medium fat, low carbs) and went into remission after 3 months. I have done many blood tests and doctors say I have ZERO signs of the Ulcerative Colitis which I had back in July 2011.

way2vi3t4u
Joined Dec 12, 2012

Sun, December 09, 2012 8:51 PM

Reply posted for puravida.

I have been taking probiotics for years and they really help! Try a few kinds to see which ones work best for you and your body.

mfischel
Joined Dec 9, 2012

Fri, November 30, 2012 7:54 PM

Unfortunately, the evidence shows that the long-term benefits of probiotics haven't been proven. That said, they have been shown to be effective at treating antibiotic-induced diarrhea.

http://evidencebasedibd.blogspot.com/2012/11/probiotics.html

mbishop
Joined Nov 30, 2012

Fri, November 02, 2012 3:38 PM

Reply posted for loverunningmom.

Oh and yes they do help but it takes time.
The reason you should take them every day even when you feel good.

loverunningmom
Joined Nov 2, 2012

Fri, November 02, 2012 3:37 PM

Reply posted for puravida.

I have been using them for over a year now.
I take the Align probiotics.

The first 6 months I took two a day, now one a day.

The key is to continue to take them even when you feel good.

It was a lot of trial and error before I understood that.

loverunningmom
Joined Nov 2, 2012

Fri, November 02, 2012 2:36 PM

Reply posted for Tomas4.

VSL#3 is a probiotic.....it was prescribed by my Gastro...most insurances don't cover it so we'll see if it's worth the $50.00 a month price.....

jbh
Joined Nov 1, 2012

Fri, November 02, 2012 12:10 PM

Reply posted for jbh.

Hi

What exactly is this?

tomas4
Joined Nov 2, 2012

Thu, November 01, 2012 2:21 PM

Reply posted for puravida.

I started VSL#3 in the last few weeks...I have heard very good things about it so decided to give it a chance. I can't really say if I've seen a difference yet because I'm currently tapering down on prednisone, I'm at 25 mgs right now. Of course I feel great because of the pred so we'll see what happens once I'm done....

Good luck!!!!!

jbh
Joined Nov 1, 2012

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