probiotics
probiotics
Anyone have any luck treating IBS with probiotics or any other supplement? Or do they do more harm than good?
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I experienced a lot of help from taking probiotics. I think all the antibiotics I took in the beginning wrecked my system and gave me the food intolerances I deal with now. eating yogurt after I have accidentally eaten a food I am now intolerant to calms the flare down considerably. My guess is that it has something to do with the enzymes in the yogurt helping to break down the food that my body now struggles with. It might be that the antibiotics knocked out my ability to produce the proper enzymes or something. This is all speculation but needless to say probiotics in the form of natural yogurt have had noticeable effects while probiotics in pill form have had less of an effect for me.
Age: 33 | Onset Age: 28
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
Flare | Symptoms: burning after urination/defecation, post-urinary dribbling, low libido, low arousal, pelvic aches and pains.
Helped By: Physical therapy of the levator ani muscle group, Relaxation, Diet
Worsened By: Eating refined sugar and gluten, coffee, beer, stress
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I think probiotics in general are a good thing. The problem is finding the right one that works for you. A few years back, I had digestive issues (2005-2006), which were not resolved by my GI doctor until he placed me on a probiotic (and symax duotab helped initially with the stomach pain). It was a bit pricey at a $1 a day, so I started trying other "non Doctor" recommended brands until I found one that worked well. It was significantly lower in cost and just as effective. I still take it daily.
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ATMA
Age: 37 | Onset Age: 36 From: TX | Symptoms: Tingling, burning, aching, piercing pain in the thighs, scrotum, perineum, abs, and waistline. Insomnia and Constipation on an occasion. | Helped By: (Initially)Ice, Cardio. (NOW)Baclofen, Phenibut, Magnesium | Worsened By: Stress. Unsure if diet affects my condition.
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Name the brand, atma.
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Didn't want to "advertise" for one specific brand. But the initial probiotic I took was suggested by my GI doctor and it by Proctor and Gamble: Align GI (http://www.aligngi.com). I thought it worked great, but I also believe most doctor's offices are corrupted by those beautiful pharmaceuticals sales women. Ok maybe not the women, but definitely the money ($1 a day basically for this - available at Walgreens, CVS, or order online from the above link). So I tried a bunch of others like Jarrows and such and settled on one that did not need to be refrigerated and I am currently taking one by a company called Nature's Secret (http://www.naturessecret.com). It is a one-a-day caplets and has worked well for me. Price is like $18.00 for 45 caplets. Like most pharmaceuticals members try, each one affects us differently, so I would suggest sampling one until you find one that works.
Hope this helps all.....
ATMA
Didn't want to "advertise" for one specific brand. But the initial probiotic I took was suggested by my GI doctor and it by Proctor and Gamble: Align GI (http://www.aligngi.com). I thought it worked great, but I also believe most doctor's offices are corrupted by those beautiful pharmaceuticals sales women. Ok maybe not the women, but definitely the money ($1 a day basically for this - available at Walgreens, CVS, or order online from the above link). So I tried a bunch of others like Jarrows and such and settled on one that did not need to be refrigerated and I am currently taking one by a company called Nature's Secret (http://www.naturessecret.com). It is a one-a-day caplets and has worked well for me. Price is like $18.00 for 45 caplets. Like most pharmaceuticals members try, each one affects us differently, so I would suggest sampling one until you find one that works.Hope this helps all.....
ATMA
Age: 37 | Onset Age: 36 From: TX | Symptoms: Tingling, burning, aching, piercing pain in the thighs, scrotum, perineum, abs, and waistline. Insomnia and Constipation on an occasion. | Helped By: (Initially)Ice, Cardio. (NOW)Baclofen, Phenibut, Magnesium | Worsened By: Stress. Unsure if diet affects my condition.
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Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.
I encourage anxiety prone UCPPS people to consider L-Theanine
Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.
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better to modify you diet to accommodate to your natural GI microflora. This is a more permanent solution. You have to continuously take the probiotics, which could be
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I take lots of supplements, should I not take Probiotics at the same time as the other ones? Will they absorb any differently if I do?
Age: 24 | Onset Age: 21 | Symptoms: pain and pressure around groin area, "hard-flaccid" penile condition, penis looks shrunken, seems to lack blood flow to a certain degree, perineum, and sacrum, lower back pain/swelling, erections either rock hard and super sensitive or weak, frequent sometimes uncomfortable urination | Helped By: PT, Quercitin, hot epsom salt baths, diaphramic breathing, muscle relaxers, | Worsened By: Opiates, Stress, Uncomfortable chairs, Frequent Masturbation