probiotic's Dr says NO!!
Thu, July 24, 2008 7:47 PM
I have heard so much about probiotics, but my Dr.says flat out no.... I'm not looking for a "cure" for crohns but I'd like to improve my immune system. I'm ALWAYS sick. I think I should try just to see if it helps.... confused!
geanieJoined Mar 17, 2008
Wed, August 06, 2008 6:50 PM
Reply posted for Geanie.
I had a doctor tell me to try them. The first few days my gi system rolled and made a lot of noises but no pain. About 3 days latter I went into remission.. But I had to stop right after that becouse they "dryed" my stool out so bad it was like passing bricks. I dont know if this helps but it did strighten me out for a while. I would use them again bu just for a few days
Joined Aug 6, 2008
Fri, August 01, 2008 8:39 PM
Reply posted for Geanie.
I have Ulcerative Colitis which recently flared-up bad. I went on Prednisone for a while. And during that treatment I also started probiotics - Algin for gas and bloating and VSL#3 for get me in remission and stay in remission. I feel better and feel it helped me get into remission from a bad flare-up in which my UC had spread from my rectum to my entire colon (large intestine) within weeks. Probiotics can only do good.
Joined Jun 12, 2008
Tue, July 29, 2008 12:00 AM
Reply posted for Geanie.
If you try yogurt with active cultures, be sure that you do not have lactose intolerance, because commercial yogurt has a significant amount of lactose. You could try making your own yogurt with a Yogourmet yogurt maker--you would have to "cook" it for 24-30 hours to make sure all the lactose is eliminated. You can buy a yogurt starter to implant live active cultures into your homemade yogurt.
The information you would need to obtain a yogurt maker and the yogurt starter is available at this Web site:
http://www.lucyskitchenshop.com/
stJoined Jun 19, 2008
Tue, July 29, 2008 12:00 AM
Reply posted for Geanie.
I asked my doctor about Probiotics and she said not to bother wasting my money on the expensive types because there is no evidence they help, other than for pouchitis. She also mentioned that for some people, probiotics can actually worsen some symptoms, causing bloating and cramping. However, for most people there should be no harm in eating yogurt with live culture bacteria. I would call and ask your doctor for more details on the basis for his/her recommendation. Maybe something about your particular case indicates you wouldn't react well?
Joined Jul 23, 2008
Mon, July 28, 2008 12:00 AM
Reply posted for papanena99.
As far as I know, there shouldn't be any reason for your doctor to object to taking probiotics. Basically, yogurt that has active, live cultures can be considered a probiotic. But, you can also take probiotics via capsules or liquid. Probiotic is a fancy word for good gut bacteria. A healthy gut has both good and bad bacteria in equal proportions, and for those of us with IBD we usually, but not always, have an imbalance of these where there are more bad bacteria than good. So, taking probiotics is a good way to put more good bacteria back into your gut.
Like I said, you can simply eat a cup or two of yogurt per day - make sure though that you're eating a good quality yogur that's not filled with sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Or, you can buy probiotic capsules. If you go this route make sure you buy capsules with at least 3 billion to 10 billion live/actice cultures per capsule. These will be found in health food stores in the refrigerator section.
Joined Mar 7, 2008
Sat, July 26, 2008 8:52 PM
Reply posted for Geanie.
There is absolutely no reason a doctor should tell you not to go probiotic unless he wants your money more than your health.
Joined Jun 28, 2008
Sat, July 26, 2008 12:00 AM
Reply posted for Geanie.
I have also thought about trying probiotics. I have UC. I haven't ask my dr. I go back mid August. Do you know why your dr said no?
Thx, Anita
Joined Jun 9, 2008
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