Quote: CJ,
Hi. I've been reading this thread & oh I'm so frustrated and down...
My Doc never got back to me after my insurance decided they won't cover the camera pill test...
Am I understanding correctly that VSL#3 is a product I should consider if I'm suffering from gas like never before? My D and cramps are gone but I'm left with bad G and I'm losing all hope and don't know where to turn. I've been taking Heather's Soluble Fiber powder 2 Tblsp. daily and I'm off all wheat, dairy and sugar. Is the VSL#3 better than Heather's SF?
Any knowledge on this subject?
Thanks much.
I agree with some of the others that the acacia fiber might be contributing to the gas - I've been following Heather's diet exclusively for over 4 weeks and taking the acacia for a little over 2 weeks. Since starting the acacia, the gas is out of this world, I think it's also affecting my GERD as I'm burping alot and getting more heartburn - like you, my D is sooo much better!! I was taking 1/2 tsp acacia twice a day then increased to 1 tsp twice a day, but now I'm going back down to 1/2 tsp twice a day and see how it goes, if the gas continues then I'll discontinue the use altogether.
I also started taking a probiotic just yesterday it's called Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic. It has 70 billion viable cells and you take it 3 times per day for the first month (that totals up to $90.00 for the first month). I've only taken 2 pills so far and my gas is much better today but it's just too soon to tell.
I've also been listening to the hynotherapy CDS (just got them yesterday), but so far I absolutely love them - whether they work or not, they sure are relaxing!!!
I know I'm probably making too many changes at one time - so if I do get relief, I'm not going to know what to attribute it to, but I have been in excruiating pain for 10 months solid and I just need some relief NOW!!
-------------------- Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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